U.S. Forest Service · Ochoco NF - FS

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. Fishing is a popular pastime at the reservoir, which is regularly stocked. Largemouth bass, rainbow trout, kokanee, along with crappie and catfish are some of the species that inhabit the water. Recreational boating is also popular with paved boat ramps available at Haystack Campground as well as at the West Shore Campground. Swimming is also permitted. Nearby areas provide other activities such as rock climbing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and ATV use.

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Campsites

Standard, no hookups	23
group shelter nonelectric	3
Host/management	1
Total	27

Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Sewer hookups✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 140 ftRVs & trailersTents

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

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.

Campgrounds nearby

First-come

Ochoco NF - FS

South Shore Group Sites

OR · 2 sites

0.4 miles away

Reservable

Haystack Reservoir

South Shore Group Campground

OR · 3 sites

0.4 miles away

Reservable

Deschutes National Forest

Perry South Campground

OR · 91 sites

16.4 miles away

Reservable

Deschutes National Forest

Monty Campground

OR · 12 sites

18.7 miles away

First-come

Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River

Mecca Flat Campground

19.3 miles away

First-come

Trout Creek Trail

Trout Creek Campground

22.3 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.