Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp
Jefferson County, OregonView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
- Eutrophic
- Impaired · Algal growth
- #11 of 14 in the county
- Public access
- Limited data
Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp in Jefferson County, Oregon has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Chlorophyll-a (algae): 15.7 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Chlorophyll-a
- 15.7 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Jefferson County, Oregon. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 13 other monitored lakes in Jefferson County, Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp ranks #11 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Oregon DEQ, last sampled 2025-09-25. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a 15.7 µg/L. TSI 58. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 15.7 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Recreation & Access
- Haystack CampgroundPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp
- Haystack Reservoir Campground0.4 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fishing Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.189 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -5 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -19.84 µg/L/yr | 6 |
EPA Impairment Status
Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit OR_LK_1707030602_05_100119 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.62 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #11 of 14 lakes in Jefferson County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp
Where is Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp?
- Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp is a lake in Jefferson County, Oregon. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp?
- Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp in Jefferson County, Oregon has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Chlorophyll-a (algae): 15.7 µg/L.
Is Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp?
- Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Haystack Campground. Public access is listed as yes.
Are there campgrounds on Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp?
- Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Haystack Reservoir Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
4 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Department of Environmental Quality - State of Oregon
OREGONDEQ4 samples · 2025
Analytical methods
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles