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Haystack Campground (East Shore)

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Camping at Haystack East Shore
Haystack Campground entrance
Group sites have four parking spaces and additional shared parking
HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

About Haystack Campground (East Shore)

Haystack Campground (East Shore) is located in central Oregon's scenic Crooked River National Grassland. With a view of Mt. Jefferson in the distance, visitors can enjoy the beautiful vistas while relaxing in the high desert.

Number of accommodations: 16

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 24 to Oct 10

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

16 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
No Hookups
Price not available
004, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
006, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
No Hookups
Price not available
020, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)
No Hookups
Price not available
Group 1, Loop: Haystack Campground (East Shore)
15 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Group 2, Loop: Haystack Campground (East Shore)
15 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Group 3, Loop: Haystack Campground (East Shore)
15 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

3.9
143 reviews
5
49.0%
70
4
23.1%
33
3
8.4%
12
2
11.2%
16
1
8.4%
12

Michael N

Verified

October 10, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

5

Most campsites seemed friendly to both tents and hammocks. Sung to sleep by coyotes.

Susan W

Verified

October 9, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

5

Love Steve, camp hist beautiful maintained camping. Our new forever spot

Susan W

Verified

October 9, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

5

Love Steve, camp hist beautiful maintained camping. Our new forever spot

Anna H

Verified

September 23, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

4

Nice campground with friendly camp host, though some of the bathrooms were pretty bad. Filled with flies and smelly. The reservoir was okay to paddle on. There were a lot of birds and it was not very clean.

Anna H

Verified

September 23, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

4

Nice campground with friendly camp host, though some of the bathrooms were pretty bad. Filled with flies and smelly. The reservoir was okay to paddle on. There were a lot of birds and it was not very clean.

Joseph B

Verified

September 18, 2022 Stayed at: 024, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

3

The campground was very well maintained and the pit toilets were not stinky at all. There was potable water on site and the camp host was very helpful. I am giving it 3 out of 5 stars only because of the Reservation.gov website. The description of site 24 showed a 100' driveway and level. The actual driveway length was 25' and sloped. My setup is 53' overall and I depend on reservations to garentee I'm able to set up for the night. Thankfully, the campsite host was able to place us in different spot since we were only stopping for the night.

Other than that it was a very positive 5 star experience.

Joseph B

Verified

September 18, 2022 Stayed at: 024, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

3

The campground was very well maintained and the pit toilets were not stinky at all. There was potable water on site and the camp host was very helpful. I am giving it 3 out of 5 stars only because of the Reservation.gov website. The description of site 24 showed a 100' driveway and level. The actual driveway length was 25' and sloped. My setup is 53' overall and I depend on reservations to garentee I'm able to set up for the night. Thankfully, the campsite host was able to place us in different spot since we were only stopping for the night.

Other than that it was a very positive 5 star experience.

christopher g

Verified

September 12, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

5

Camp host was cool campsite was clean had a great time

christopher g

Verified

September 12, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

5

Camp host was cool campsite was clean had a great time

Rick M

Verified

August 3, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: HAYSTACK CAMPGROUND (EAST SHORE)

4

Our camp host was awesome. the size of the sites and how level they are could be re evaluated. We made do. could use better signage for direction to enter sites with large units. other wise, great camp.

Location Haystack Campground (East Shore)

Address:
P.O. Box 739
Prineville, OR, 97754
United States

Highway access

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

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