Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234779
When Haystack Campground (east Shore) reopens
Haystack Campground (east Shore)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026 · of 26 monitored sites
Of the 598 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026): 216 open for online reservation · 111 reserved · 271 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 26 monitored sites, 16 can be reserved online and 10 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
63.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 216 of 598 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026Not open online63.9%
Open site-nights216 / 598
Reserved (of online inventory)111 / 327
Weekday openings137
Weekend openings79
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 137 fall on weekdays and 79 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 129 of 260 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 26 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 006 | 19 |
| 024 | 19 |
| Group 1 | 19 |
| Group 2 | 19 |
| Group 3 | 19 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
216 open site-nights across 16 sites at Haystack Campground (east Shore), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 27 2-night, 25 3-night, 15 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 006.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 140 ft. 23 sites take 25 ft, 22 sites take 35 ft, 20 sites take 40 ft.
All 16 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | 45 ft | None | 19 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +7 more |
| 024 | 85 ft | None | 19 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +7 more |
| Group 1 | 20 ft | None | 19 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +7 more |
| Group 2 | 20 ft | None | 19 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +7 more |
| Group 3 | 20 ft | None | 19 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +7 more |
| 002 | 45 ft | None | 15 | 14 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +3 more |
| 016 | 45 ft | None | 15 | 11 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +3 more |
| 023 | 85 ft | None | 13 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +1 more |
| 004 | 35 ft | None | 10 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 008 | 40 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 009 | 65 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 010 | 40 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 012 | 40 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 013 | 40 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 020 | 45 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 017 | 140 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
About Haystack Campground (east Shore)
Overview
Haystack Campground (East Shore) is located in central Oregon's scenic Crooked River National Grassland. With a view of Mt. Jefferson in the distance, visitors can enjoy the beautiful vistas while relaxing in the high desert.
Recreation
Fishing is a popular pastime at the reservoir, which is regularly stocked. Largemouth bass, rainbow trout, kokanee, along with crappie and catfish are some of the species that inhabit the water. Recreational boating is also popular with paved boat ramps available at Haystack Campground as well as at the West Shore Campground. Swimming is also permitted. Nearby areas provide other activities such as rock climbing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and ATV use.
Facilities
Haystack Campground offers 24 spacious campsites that will accommodate tents to large RVs. It is located on the east shore of Haystack Reservoir and has paved interior roads and site pads. Each campsite has a picnic table and campfire ring. There are five vault toilets conveniently located throughout the campground. Potable water is available at the RV fill station located just past the entrance station.
In addition to the individual campsites, there are Group Sites and Day Use areas that have covered picnic tables.
Natural Features
Near Madras, Oregon, Haystack Reservoir's 240 surface-acres are surrounded by a high desert landscape of juniper trees and sagebrush. The expanse of water attracts waterfowl such as common loon, horned grebe, red-necked grebe, and eared grebe for a respite during migration. Rarities that have been reported are trumpeter swan, surf scoter, black-necked stilt, sanderling, bald eagle, osprey, and eastern kingbird. The spring breeding season in April through May produces nature's own concert from Pacific chorus frog.
Nearby Attractions
Smith Rock State Park, a very popular area for rock climbing is about a 20-minute drive to the south. Also, a spectacular view of the Crooked River Gorge is available from an old highway bridge, now accessible by a short walk from a rest area just off Hwy 97 about 15 minutes south of the campground.
26 monitored sites10 FCFS sitesRVs up to 140 ftNo hookups26 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 15
Getting there
From Highway 97: Exit Jericho Lane and go east for approximately 1.2 miles. Turn right on Haystack Drive (FS 7130 / FS 96) and continue on for about 2.1 miles. The Haystack Campground entrance is on the left. From Highway 26: Exit on Laurel Lane (FS 96) and go west for approximately 4 miles. Bear right at the intersection of FS 7130 / FS 96 and continue on for about 2 miles. Haystack Campground entrance will be on the right.
P.O. Box 739, Prineville, OR 97754541-351-1182
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingVisitor Center
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Haystack Campground (east Shore)?
Reservations for Haystack Campground (east Shore) are made through Recreation.gov. 216 of 598 tracked site-nights are currently open (36.1%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Haystack Campground (east Shore)?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Haystack Campground (east Shore)?
25 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 006. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Haystack Campground (east Shore) fit a 35-foot RV?
22 of the 26 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 140 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Haystack Campground (east Shore)?
October 2026, with 129 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 260.
When is the next open date at Haystack Campground (east Shore)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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