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Haystack East Shore Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Bull Prairie Campground · 80.0 mi
Coordinates
44.4920, -121.1394
Last verified
September 18, 2026
44.4920° N · 121.1394° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

This is the premier campground in the scenic high desert of the Crooked River National Grassland, and offers the most amenities to visitors. Located on the eastern shore of; Haystack Reservoir; and surrounded by native vegetation including sage brush and juniper trees, you can catch glimpses of the Three Sisters in the distance. ; On hot summer days you can cool off in the water, or if you 're getting hungry cast a line and you may get a bite. ; There are nearby trails to accommodate hikers and mountain bikers as well. ; Whatever your pleasure on the grassland, Haystack Reservoir is a great place to camp. View a map of the Haystack Reservoir Campground and Day Use Area. Also, see the Haystack West Shore Campground and Day Use Area; and the Haystack South Shore Group Campground.

From the USFS.

Is Haystack East Shore Campground free?

No. Haystack East Shore Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to Haystack East Shore Campground?

From Madras, Oregon: Travel south on Highway 97. Exit Jericho Lane and head east for approximately 1.25 miles. Turn right onto Springer Road (Forest Service Road 7130/ Forest Service Road 96) then proceed approximately 2.5 miles (you will pass West Shore and South Shore Campgrounds). Turn left onto Forest Service Road 9605. Haystack Campground will be on the left and the road will end at the day use area. From Prineville, Oregon: Travel north on Highway 26. Exit Laurel Lane (Forest Service Road 96) and head west for approximately 4 miles. Turn right onto Springer Road (Forest Service Road 7130/ Forest Service Road 96) and proceed approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 9605. Haystack Campground will be on the left and the road will end at the day use area.

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What are the rules at Haystack East Shore Campground?

There is a 14 day stay limit on all National Grassland and US Forest Service land including but not limited to campgrounds and other developed facilities.

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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