Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp
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Oregon DEQ publishes the water-quality measurements for Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Limited data
Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp in Jefferson County, Oregon has water-quality measurements published by Oregon DEQ, shown here as reported. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 15.7 µg/L.
Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Jefferson County, Oregon. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping4 public campgrounds nearby
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp is safe to swim in today is a call for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp
These are the measurements Oregon DEQ publishes for Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a 15.7 µg/L. TSI 58.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | No reading The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. | |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 15.7µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 58 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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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 Campground (east Shore)0.1 kmReserve
- Haystack Reservoir Campground0.4 km
- South Shore Group Campground0.6 kmReserve
- South Shore Group Sites0.6 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
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Fishing Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp
Water Quality Trend: Improving
Based on 6 years of monitoring (2020–2025).
Water clarity
Improving5 years
Phosphorus
Improving-5 µg/L/yr5 years
Chlorophyll-a
Improving-19.84 µg/L/yr6 years
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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. Its water-quality measurements are published by Oregon DEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp?
- Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp in Jefferson County, Oregon has water-quality measurements published by Oregon DEQ, shown here as reported. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 15.7 µg/L.
Is Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. 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.
Can I fish at Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp?
- Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Oregon's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp?
- Haystack Reservoir Campground Boat Ramp has 4 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Haystack Campground (east Shore), Haystack Reservoir Campground, South Shore Group Campground, South Shore Group Sites. 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)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles