South Shore Group Campground
Haystack Reservoir — lakeside, fishing
Location: 1375 SE Wilson Avenue Bend, OR, OR
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
South Shore Group Campground reservations are no longer accepted through Recreation.gov as of March 2019. Please contact the new managing agency, Crook County Parks and Recreation District, at 541-447-2599 to make your reservations for Willow, Juniper, and Cottonwood campsites at South Shore Campground. Thank you for visiting Haystack Reservoir.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/south-shore-group-campground to be notified when sites open up.
South Shore Group Campground is the only designated group campground at Haystack Reservoir in Central Oregon, offering access to boating, fishing, and recreational activities. Google reviews note that campsites 10 and 11 are great for groups, with scenic lake views.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Coyote, North American Porcupine, Pronghorn, Cooper's Hawk, Common Raven, Gopher Snake, and Northwestern Fence Lizard present in the area.
Insider tips for South Shore Group Campground: Contact Crook County Parks and Recreation District at 541-447-3599 for reservations—Recreation.gov no longer accepts bookings as of March 2019 Request campsites 10 or 11 if camping with a group Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand
Skip South Shore Group Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites. You're sensitive to noise—trucks using air brakes on Highway 20 can be disruptive at night. You visit during off-season—only open May through October.
Best time to visit South Shore Group Campground: May - October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Haystack Campground (East Shore) (Prineville, OR), Perry South Campground (Estacada, OR), Monty Campground (ESTACADA, OR), Green Ridge Lookout (Sisters, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at South Shore Group Campground
Cell signal at South Shore Group Campground (1375 SE Wilson Avenue Bend, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
South Shore Group Campground reservations are no longer accepted through Recreation.gov as of March 2019. Please contact the new managing agency, Crook County Parks and Recreation District, at 541-447-2599 to make your reservations for Willow, Juniper, and Cottonwood campsites at South Shore Campground. Thank you for visiting Haystack Reservoir.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryContact Crook County Parks and Recreation District at 541-447-3599 for reservations
Recreation.gov no longer accepts bookings as of March 2019
Request campsites 10 or 11 if camping with a group
Book early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Highway 97: Exit on to SW Jericho Lane and head East for approximately 1.25 miles. Turn right on SW Haystack Drive and proceed approximately 1mile to South Shore Group Campground on the left. From Highway 26: Exit on to Laurel Lane (FS 96) and head west for approximately four miles. Turn right on to SW Haystack Drive and continue approximately 2 miles to South Shore Group Campground on the right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Haystack Reservoir fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Haystack Reservoir before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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