Haystack West

Haystack West is a single-lane boat ramp located on the western shore of Haystack Reservoir, a 647-acre impoundment of the Crooked River near Culver, Oregon. The ramp features a gentle slope approximately 16 feet wide and is suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small to medium-sized boats. Boarding floats are available, and there is dedicated boat trailer parking adjacent to the ramp.

The access site offers easy entry from a day-use parking area and is part of the larger Haystack Campground complex in the scenic high desert setting of the Crooked River National Grassland, with views of Mt. Jefferson in the distance. The reservoir encompasses 233 acres of water surface with 5 miles of shoreline, offering popular fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, rainbow trout, kokanee, crappie, and catfish. Located just 2 miles off Highway 97 and 8 miles south of Madras, the site is easily accessible and provides a good launching point for paddling and boating activities on a relatively sheltered water body.

For reservations or facility information, contact the Haystack Campground at 541-351-1182.

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...

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.

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