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
Angelika H
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Schöner Campground, netter Camphost!
Lindsey S
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
We stayed in spot 10 and had an excellent time! The spot was large, had good shade and great water access! Right next to the day use area but still felt private and far enough from other campers. Camp host was great! Paddling and swimming in the lake was nice.
Lindsey S
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
We stayed in spot 10 and had an excellent time! The spot was large, had good shade and great water access! Right next to the day use area but still felt private and far enough from other campers. Camp host was great! Paddling and swimming in the lake was nice.
Barb P
VerifiedMay 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Campground was clean and so pleasant. thanks
Barb P
VerifiedMay 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Campground was clean and so pleasant. thanks
Suzy W
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Nice little campground. Be aware that photos online are not true to life, those that look like they may have flat paved driveways are actually sloped, so will need to work at leveling RVs. There are some pull through spots with nice level spaces. We stayed end of season, and unfortunately the resevoir was in the process of being drained for maintenance, so we did not have the lovely lakeside spot as anticipated. You may want to call ahead and check on the water conditions if that's important for you. But the grounds were nicely maintained and the camp host was very friendly and accomodating. Would definitely stay here again.
Suzy W
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Nice little campground. Be aware that photos online are not true to life, those that look like they may have flat paved driveways are actually sloped, so will need to work at leveling RVs. There are some pull through spots with nice level spaces. We stayed end of season, and unfortunately the resevoir was in the process of being drained for maintenance, so we did not have the lovely lakeside spot as anticipated. You may want to call ahead and check on the water conditions if that's important for you. But the grounds were nicely maintained and the camp host was very friendly and accomodating. Would definitely stay here again.
Denton V
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
The camping spots and website doesn’t match up. The signage is not clear between the campground and day use. The camp spaces had a lot of small pieces of garbage all around. The primary restroom’s lock was broken. The camp host was awesome to talk with.
Denton V
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
The camping spots and website doesn’t match up. The signage is not clear between the campground and day use. The camp spaces had a lot of small pieces of garbage all around. The primary restroom’s lock was broken. The camp host was awesome to talk with.
Michael N
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
Most campsites seemed friendly to both tents and hammocks. Sung to sleep by coyotes.
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
