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Day Use Only Sign at Haystack Reservoir

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OREGON CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY
HAYSTACK RESERVOIR
OCHOCO NATIONAL FOREST
LATITUDE: 44°29.620
LONGITUDE: 121°09.603
(GPS From West Shore C.G.)
Dispersed and Primitive Camping

Haystack Reservoir is located between
Redmond and Madras. Small reservoir
with great mountain views.

Haystack Reservoir
Haystack Reservoir

Haystack Reservoir is mostly known for
the boat races in the summer.

Haystack Reservoir
Haystack Reservoir

WEST SHORE CAMPGROUND
More like a big gravel parking lot for RVs
Outhouse and garbage. Nice views.

South Shore Campground
South Shore Campground

SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND
N 44°29.522
W 121°09.099
Vaulted toilets and garbage.

ESTABLISHED CAMPGROUNDS
HAYSTACK LAKE CAMPGROUND $5.00
Free Day Use Area.
Picnic tables, metal fire, outhouses, and garbage.
Shade ramadas. Boat ramps.

14 Day Camping Limit / Per 30 Days
Quite Hours 10:00pm - 6:00am

Wildflowers on Road#9610
Wildflowers on Road#9610 (July 17, 2006)

Wildflowers on Road#9610
Wildflowers on Road#9610 (July 17, 2006)

We usually camp at more primitive areas,
where the dog can run free and not bother
anybody. Continue past Haystack Lake
Campground for about 1/2 miles on the
dirt road. Turn on Road#9610 and there
are some spur roads and hideouts.

More campsites at Henderson Flat OHV Area
Download 2001 map of Henderson Flat
henderson-flat-map.pdf

Julius and Sarah McCoin Orchard
Julius and Sarah McCoin Orchard
Raod#5710

JULIUS and SARAH McCOIN ORCHARD
There was an old homestead, need to search
around, check old photos, ect.

THE COVE PALISADES STATE PARK
The Cove Palisades State Park has several
established campgrounds... probably showers...
Views and scenery will distort reality.

Lake Billy Chinook
Lake Billy Chinook

There are some more primitive camp areas
and spectacular photos near and around
Lake Billy Chinook.

Lower Bridge Road
Lower Bridge Road

On Lower Bridge Road are some perfect views
and areas you can camp or overnight park.
Between milepost 2 and milepost 5 is BLM Land.
There are several spur roads. Get out of view
from the main road and nobody will know you
are there. These roads are dusty in the summer.

Raod#5710 towards Skull Hollow
Raod#5710 towards Skull Hollow

MORE ESTABLISHED CAMPGROUNDS
CYRUS HORSE CAMP
SKULL HOLLOW CAMPGROUND
About 15 miles Southeast on Lone Pine Road

Smith Rock
Smith Rock

Smith Rock
Smith Rock

SMITH ROCK STATE PARK
Famous for rock climbing...

Juniper Junction
Juniper Junction

The Juniper Junction Store that was famous for
it's Huckleberry Ice Cream is no longer in business.
Located on Crooked River Drive just before
Smith Rock State Park, it was like a miracle
out in the middle of nowhere... childhood
memories... now a rock climbing supply store.

PHOTO HERE
Peter Skene Ogden Wayside / Rest Area
Between Redmond and Madras, OR

DIRECTIONS:
From Redmond take Hwy.97 North
At milepost 105 turn right on Jericho Lane
Turn right on Bear Drive

From Madras take Hwy.97 South
At milepost 105 turn left on Jericho Lane
Turn right on Bear Drive

From Prineville... see map.

From Redmond via back roads
Take Hwy.97 North
Just past Peter Skene Ogdan SP
Turn right on Culver Highway
About 4 miles turn right on Norris Lane
Stay left when the road splits(3 miles)
About 3 more miles to Haystack Reservoir.

MILEAGE CHART:
From Jct. of Hwy.97 and Jericho Lane

Redmond
Madras

19 miles
7 miles

It is recommended to buy a Forest Service map
Ochoco National Forest and
Crooked River National Grassland.
Cost $6.00

Bend Oregon
Bend, OR

For incredible views of nine mountain peaks,
go 2 miles south on Hwy.97 and turn
right/west on Monroe Lane. Take Monroe
Lane about 2 miles... maybe there are 9-10
mountain peaks???

Showers at Smith Rock State Park
Bivouac Area has good showers
Non-Camper Shower $2.00
Plenty of hot water...

Showers at Ochoco Lake County Park
Highway 26 / Milepost 26
Non-Camper Shower $3.50

Showers at Prineville Reservoir State Park
$2.00 per person

Broadway Lava Field
Broadway Lava Field

Also see: BROADWAY LAVA FIELD
Also see: LAKE BILLY CHINOOK
Also see:
OCHOCO NF / COTTONWOOD
Also see:
OCHOCO NF / ROAD#16
Also see:
OCHOCO NF / ROAD#27
Also see:
OLD HIGHWAY 20
Also see:
PINE MOUNTAIN OBSERVATORY
Also see:
PRINEVILLE / NORTH SHORE
Also see:
PRINEVILLE / SALT CREEK
Also see:
SKULL HOLLOW

Google Custom Map Free Oregon Campgrounds
Google Custom Map by Ian

OREGON FREE CAMPGROUND MAP
Google custom map by Ian with most of the
free campgrounds in Oregon
.

Dragon Fly at Smith Rock
Dragon Fly at Smith Rock

Bird
Prehistoric looking bird sounded like
something from the dinosaur era.
(South Shore Campground)

Crash and burned
Crash and Burned
Toy Car on Road#9610

Juniper berries on ground
Juniper berries on ground

Nails in Road
Don't get a flat tire... nails are from burning
pallets and demolition materials.

Slime on Haystack Reservoir
Slime on Haystack Reservoir

Slime on Haystack Reservoir
Slime on Haystack Reservoir


Chemtrails of the USA

CHEMTRAILS
What are all those funny clouds in the sky?
Every day from morning to night, continuous
aerial spraying.

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TOURIST PHOTOS

Camped here July 18, 2006
Camped here Oct. 16, 2006
A bald eagle soared overhead....
Camped here Sept 29, 2007
Camped here Oct. 29, 2007
Car was covered with ice in the morning.
There were no other campers around.
Camped here January 19, 2008
Camped here February 09, 2008
The reservoir was frozen and snow on the hillsides.
Camped here Feb. xx, 2008
Camped here March 08, 2008
Camped here May 01, 2008


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