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Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests
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Deschutes National Forest
1001 SW Emkay Drive
Bend, OR   97702

(541) 383-5300

Ochoco National Forest
3160 N.E. 3rd Street
Prineville, OR   97754

(541) 416-6500

Crooked River National Grassland
813 S.W. Hwy. 97
Madras, OR   97741

(541) 475-9272

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

Recreational Activities

Developed Camping

Haystack Campground

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Crooked River National Grassland

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LOCATION: on Haystack Reservoir

ACCESS: from Prineville, go 16 miles northwest on Highway #26 to Forest Road #96, Haystack Reservoir Junction.   Turn left on Forest Road #96 and proceed 6 miles.  Take the right fork and proceed 1 mile to junction into east shore campground.  There is an unimproved camping area without facilities or services on the west shore.

DESCRIPTION: This scenic high desert campground is located on the shore of Haystack Reservoir and surrounded by red rimrock.   The campground is very modern with flush toilets and paved camp spurs.

ELEVATION: 2900 feet

FACILITIES: tables, fire pits, level parking spur or tent site, boat ramp

SITES: 24 family sites

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES: viewing wildlife, especially shore birds and raptors, wind surfing, water skiing, boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, picnicking, and relaxation

ACCESSIBILITY LEVEL: Most Difficult

OPERATED BY: Forest Service

CAMPGROUND FEE: per night per site

  • $8.00 for first vehicle and $3.00 for each additional vehicle

RESERVATIONS:

  • None

DAY USE FEE

  • $5.00 day use fee

 

USDA Forest Service - Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests
Last Modified: Wednesday, 28 May 2008 at 17:25:37 EDT


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