About Haystack Campground (East Shore)
Number of accommodations: 16
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Reviews (143)
What Guests Are Saying
Haystack Campground offers a well-maintained and quiet environment, with friendly and attentive hosts who keep the facilities clean. Many visitors appreciated the ample camping space, beautiful views of Mt. Jefferson, and easy access to the reservoir for fishing and swimming. However, the campground is plagued by numerous mosquitoes, which can detract from the overall experience, especially during peak season.
What Guests Are Saying
Haystack Campground offers a well-maintained and quiet environment, with friendly and attentive hosts who keep the facilities clean. Many visitors appreciated the ample camping space, beautiful views of Mt. Jefferson, and easy access to the reservoir for fishing and swimming. However, the campground is plagued by numerous mosquitoes, which can detract from the overall experience, especially during peak season.
Review Summary
Abigail R
VerifiedMay 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Haystack reservoir is a great place to fish and the camp sites weren't bad either. Spot 24 was right behind the camp hosts designated spot and had a very nice place to set up a tent within the trees. Plenty of shade and close to water access! The camp host Steve was extremely nice and we appreciated his help :)
Jenne H
VerifiedAugust 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
I will not go back. The lake was so dirty, stinky and rocky that we couldn’t swim in it. There was 2 feet of moldy stinky seaweed on the shore. Most camp sites do not have a view of the lake, and they are challenging to park a trailer in with odd angles and uneven ground. The bathrooms are simply stinky outhouses with no showers. There is no playground or beach area for kids to play.
Jenne H
VerifiedAugust 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
I will not go back. The lake was so dirty, stinky and rocky that we couldn’t swim in it. There was 2 feet of moldy stinky seaweed on the shore. Most camp sites do not have a view of the lake, and they are challenging to park a trailer in with odd angles and uneven ground. The bathrooms are simply stinky outhouses with no showers. There is no playground or beach area for kids to play.
Xinyi S
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Gorgeous view of Mt. Jefferson. Very quiet place, millions of mosquitoes. The site is close to the toilet but no water in there.
Xinyi S
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Gorgeous view of Mt. Jefferson. Very quiet place, millions of mosquitoes. The site is close to the toilet but no water in there.
Christine I
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
We very much enjoyed our 2 nights with you! Peaceful and quiet, our dog Sam enjoyed swimming. Wish we had more time there.
Christine I
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
We very much enjoyed our 2 nights with you! Peaceful and quiet, our dog Sam enjoyed swimming. Wish we had more time there.
barb n
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
the campground hosts were awesome but the water level not so much. We left early since it was a hassle to get kayaks in the water.
barb n
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
the campground hosts were awesome but the water level not so much. We left early since it was a hassle to get kayaks in the water.
Debbie C
VerifiedMay 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
We really liked our site. Pretty flat for a van. Also liked that it was away from the water.
Location Haystack Campground (East Shore)
Address:
P.O. Box 739
Prineville, OR, 97754
United States
From Highway 97: Exit Jericho Lane and go east for approximately 1.2 miles. Turn right on Haystack Drive (FS 7130 / FS 96) and continue on for about 2.1 miles. The Haystack Campground entrance is on the left.
From Highway 26: Exit on Laurel Lane (FS 96) and go west for approximately 4 miles. Bear right at the intersection of FS 7130 / FS 96 and continue on for about 2 miles. Haystack Campground entrance will be on the right.
Haystack Campground is accessible via Highway 97 and Highway 26. The campground can be reached from Highway 97 by exiting onto Jericho Lane or from Highway 26 by exiting onto Laurel Lane.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.4945 / -121.142
Elevation: 873 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fees & deposits
- There is a $7.00 fee per vehicle per day for the day use area, and no other recreation passes are accepted.
Vehicles & parking
- Off-highway vehicles and horse riding are prohibited in the campground.
Site types & loops
- The campground offers both reservable and first-come, first-served sites.
Fires & fuel
- To protect local forests, please do not move firewood; burn it near your camping destination instead.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
