Established Camping
Haystack Reservoir Campground
Haystack Reservoir Campground is located near Culver, Oregon, surrounded by flat terrain with sparse vegetation. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Smith Rock State Park and Lake Billy Chinook, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.
Description
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.
Location
Haystack Reservoir Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Madras, OR, take US Rt. 97 south 7.7 miles to Haystack Res. sign. Turn left at sign onto Jericho Ln and go 1.3 miles to another Haystack Reservoir sign. Turn right after sign onto Haystack Dr. and go 2.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.6 miles to campground.
Coordinates
44.49299425 N
121.14140628 W
Detours Nearby
Crooked River National Grasslands Dispersed Camping
9 min away
Pelton Park Campground
31 min away
Access
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageLast on 6/17/25
VerizonNo Coverage
AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 user
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
