South Shore Group Sites
South Shore Group Sites is a national forest campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 44.49167, -121.14917
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Picnicking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 208-270-0094
About South Shore Group Sites
Overview Haystack South Shore Group Campground is the only group campground on Haystack Reservoir. Each of the two campsites holds up to 50 people. This is a year-round facility ideal for large events such as family reunions or groups of rock climbers visiting nearby Smith Rock State Park. Natural Features: South Shore is located in the high desert landscape with views of Mt. Jefferson as a scenic backdrop. Juniper trees and sagebrush dot the landscape. The combination of a low forest canopy and 3,000 ft. elevation make this a perfect location for stargazing at the wide open sky on clear nights. Eagles and other birds inhabit the shoreline of the lake. Recreation: Haystack Reservoir is a popular fishing spot for a variety of species, including kokanee, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, black crappie and brown bullhead catfish. The lake is cool, but a comfortable temperature for swimming. Motorized boating is allowed. Boat launches are located at nearby Haystack and West Shore day use areas. The surrounding national grassland also provides ample opportunities for hunting, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and riding off-highway vehicles. Facilities: The facility is very comfortable for group events, providing several picnic tables, campfire rings and plenty of parking. There are two group sites, Willow and Cottonwood, which are out of sight from each other. Although there is no drinking water at this facility, it is available at Haystack Campground down the road. There a
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron Sisters · 24 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 297 designated routes (217 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Group Campground | Bureau of Reclamation campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Cottonwood Group Site | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Juniper Group Site | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Haystack Reservoir Campground - South | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Willow Group Site | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Haystack Reservoir Campground - East | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.