Haystack Reservoir (north shore cliffs)
UnverifiedBeginner (0-30 ft)44.49950, -121.15050
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A warm high-desert reservoir between Madras and Culver with a wall of basalt along its north shore. The rock at the back of the reservoir is where locals jump; it is boat or foot access only, so it stays quieter than the campground beach.
Jumps at this location
Lower rocks
10 ft
Beginner (0-30 ft)
Main cliff
20 ft
Beginner (0-30 ft)
Warnings
Reservoir level drops through summer and algae blooms are common by late July. Scout depth under the ledge each visit.
Access
Crooked River National Grassland site 8 miles south of Madras, 2 miles off US 97 ($5 day use). Launch at the West Shore ramp or walk the shoreline from the North Shore day-use area to reach the cliffs.
Best conditions
July and August. One of the first lakes in central Oregon to warm up.
Submitted by SmartLeap Field Research