Crooked River National Grassland
The Crooked River National Grassland is a unique landscape that serves as a host for a variety of different activities from hunting, fishing and boating to hiking, rock climbing and OHV riding. Come explore a place like no other!
Recreation Sites
Alder Springs Trailhead
Site Open
Though this trailhead is challenging to reach, and requires travel over some rough dirt roads, it is the access point for Alder Springs Trail (#855). There are scenic views of the canyon from…
Crooked River
Site Open
The Crooked River experience is one of rugged, dramatic canyons, enthusiastic fish, Wild and Scenic tracts, bald eagles and kingfishers, and cool, spring-fed headwaters. The river maintains a wild…
Cyrus Horse Camp
Site Open
In 1992 this high desert horse camp was constructed with the help of volunteers amidst the remnants of an old homestead and orchard just a short distance from Haystack Reservoir.Horse campgrounds…
Cyrus Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead is located on the Crooked River National Grassland within Cyrus Horse Camp, and provides easy access to both the Cole Loop Trail (#854) and the Warner Loop Trail (#854A). Both trails…
Deschutes River: Bend to Billy Chinook
Site Open
Public ownership in this stretch of river is primarily a combination of BLM, USFS land, and three state parks. Most of the public land is included in the Deschutes River Recreation Area within the…
Gray Butte Trailhead
Site Open
The trailhead is located in the southern portion of the Crooked River National Grassland, just south of Forest Service Road 57 and less than 1/4 mile east of the intersection of Forest Service Road…
Haystack Reservoir
Site Open
From April to October, the reservoir is used to store and regulate delivery of irrigation water to users in the North Unit Irrigation District. Water is present yearlong but may be iced over in cold…
Haystack Reservoir Campground and Day Use Area
Site Open
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…
Haystack South Shore Group Campground
Site Open
Haystack South Shore Group Campground is the only group campground on Haystack Reservoir. This facility contains two group campsites, each of which holds up to 75 people, making it ideal for large…
Haystack West Shore Campground and Day Use Area
Site Open
This scenic, high desert campground and day use area is located on the western shore of Haystack Reservoir. There is one fully accessible campsite as well as easy access from the Day Use parking…