About Haystack Campground (east Shore)
Number of accommodations: 16
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (69)
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
Thomas K
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
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Sian M
VerifiedJune 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Caroline is awesome!!
Christopher M
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Our site was shaded part of the day but an easy up is almost a necessity when it’s hot out.
Carlotta L
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
No signage directing traffic into campsites. Campground roads are not marked (one-way, two-way?). Many campsites are incorrectly positioned so you have to pull a trailer down the road the "wrong way" (according to the host) to be able to back a trailer into a campsite. Rude camp host. Loud drunk campers. Loud Music. Lots of barking dogs. Lake is used heavily by jet skiers and speed boats.
Sherry A
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
When you go online to register.most spots are FF but when you get to campground most sites say reserved!
Barb P
VerifiedApril 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
The campsites were clean and ready when we arrived. The outhouses were immaculate! Thanks
Patrick W
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Would have been a great campsite and the camp host was very nice, but the mosquitos were so bad we had to leave after one night.
Julia K
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
A little out of the way but worth the drive
Tracy S
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
We had a family group of 19 and had a blast. The camp host was very nice and helpful. We did not have a problem with mosquitos as expected. We loved the amount of space for each camp spot. Our kids ran and played for hours within eyesight. The swimming spot seemed yucky because of seaweed but the kids ended up having a blast playing with the seaweed. It wasn't slimy or actually dirty. Last but not least, star watching was amazing!
Places near by that we recommend to visit:
Steelhead falls is nearby and is a great hike with a beautiful waterfall.
White River Falls in Maupin is great. It is a bit of a drive but is a small hike and beautiful waterfall and safe water for kids to swim and float down rapids on floaties.
If you're up to it, hiking Smith Rock is amazing!
Josh E
VerifiedJuly 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Mosquitos Were HORRIBLE... They need to spray before they hatch... Camp hosts aren't very friendly. I think it may be time for them to move on. Campground full sign is always out even when there are spots open.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.4945 / -121.142
Elevation: 873 feet
Policies & Rules
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| General |
A per-day, per vehicle fee of $7.00 at day use area. No other recreation passes accepted. |
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Off-highway vehicles and horses riding are not allowed in the campground. |
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This campground has reservable and first-come, first-serve sites. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Check-in Time is 2:00pm and Check-out time is 12:00pm |
