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This scenic, high desert campground and day use area is located on the western shore of [Haystack Reservoir](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ochoco/recreation/wateractivities/recarea/?recid=81114&actid;=79). There is one fully accessible campsite as well as easy access from the Day Use parking area to the boat ramp. Occasionally there are special events that occur at this site which may impact general users so visitors are encouraged to call ahead and confirm availability. View a map of [Haystack Reservoir West Shore Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3829101.pdf). Also, see [Haystack Reservoir Campground and Day Use Area](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ochoco/recreation/wateractivities/recarea/?recid=39142&actid;=82) and the [Haystack Reservoir South Shore Group Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ochoco/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=72088&actid;=33).
_From Madras, Oregon:_
Drive south on Highway 97.
Take Jericho Lane and proceed east for approximately 1 ¼ miles.
Turn right onto Springer Road (Forest Service Road 7130/ Forest Service Road 96) and proceed for approximately one-half mile.
West Shore Campground and Day Use Area will be on the left.
_From Prineville, Oregon:_
Drive north on Highway 26.
Take Laurel Lane (Forest Service Road 96) and proceed west for approximately 4 miles.
Turn right onto Springer Road (Forest Service Road 7130/ Forest Service Road 96) and continue for approximately 2 miles.
West Shore Campground and Day Use Area will be on the right.
Doc, Wade and Linette, are absolutly some of the best kindest people in the world, thank your for having us, and Doc will be retireing soons, congrats my friend! -George and Ana.
Haystack is a great place to camp and have a wonderful weekend. Or however long your stay is for. The camp Host is very kind and helpful. The restrooms are always very clean. We will be back again and again..
An irrigation reservoir stocked with fish - motorboat friendly (when water levels aren't too low). Beautiful views with interesting geological features in the landscape.
Lovely, clean campgrounds with big parking spaces, fire pits, and picnic benches all right by the water. Great place to see ospreys, pelicans, swallows, and nighthawks. Vault bathrooms so no showers, but wasn’t expecting any. Campground host was really friendly and helpful.
