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Haystack South Shore Group Campground

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 events such as family reunions, or groups of rock climbers visiting the nearby Smith Rock State Park.

The facility is operated by Crook County Parks and Recreation District. For more information on how to reserve sites, visit: https://ccprd.org/camping/haystack-reservoir/ 

View a map of the Haystack South Shore Group Campground.

Also, see the Haystack Reservoir Campground and Day Use Area and the Haystack West Shore Campground and Day Use Area.

Current Conditions
This is a Bureau of Reclamation site managed by Crook County

General Information

ASSOCIATED LINKS:

For fishing and hunting regulations please review the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife web page at: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/

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. 

Once a reservation has been made through Recreation.gov, the company will send a confirmation letter to the registered visitor which will include the combination for the gate that allows access to the rented site(s).

Getting There

Directions

From Madras, Oregon:

Travel south on Highway 97.

Take Jericho Lane and head east for approximately 1.25 miles.

Turn right onto Springer Road (Forest Service Road 7130/Forest Service Road 96) and proceed approximately 1.5 miles.

South Shore Campground will be on the left.

From Prineville, Oregon:

Travel north on Highway 26.

Take Laurel Lane (Forest Service Road 96) and head west for approximately four miles.

Turn right onto Springer Road (Forest Service Road 7130/Forest Service Road 96) and continue for approximately 2.5 miles.

South Shore Campground will be on the right.

Parking

There are parking areas on site

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

There are several picnic tables at each group campsite

Last updated April 11th, 2025