Established Camping
Chimney Rock Campground
About
Bureau of Land Management
Along the Chimney Rock segment of Central Oregon's Crooked Wild and Scenic River, Chimney Rock campground offers a relaxing woodland setting amongst Western Juniper trees and beneath massive Columbia River rock formations. Fly-fishing and hiking on the nearby Chimney Rock trail offer day-long recreational fun. Enjoy plenty of easy river access along the adjacent Crooked River Back Country Byway, State Highway 27. ## Know Before You Go: * Chimney Rock Campground is open year-round and is equipped with 16 campsites and vault toilets. No reservations are accepted; site is first-come, first-served only. * Water is available in the campground and an accessible fishing platform is located near the campground entrance. * When recreating on public lands, practice Leave-No-Trace Principles. * Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. ## Point of Interest: Check out the campground's namesake butte located prominently above highway 27 opposite the campground. Access to the trailhead is across the highway at the Chimney Rock Trailhead. For a different view, visitors can ride the 18-mile Crooked River Canyon Scenic Bikeway from Prineville to Big Bend Campground. Designated in 2018, this moderate route takes riders from picturesque farms to towering cliffs.
Fee Info
$8 per night; $2 per extra vehicle (tow vehicles excluded) with a maximum of two vehicles allowed per site.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Beautiful Spot
We spent one night at Chimney Rock, as planned, but we can't wait to go back! It's a small but well maintained campground. There was only one other site occupied, but of course it's November.
Peaceful river site
I stayed here for one night on the last night of a week long road trip. I was pleasantly surprised by my stay here. We had a site right along the river and it was so nice falling asleep with the sounds of some croaking frogs and the moving water. I don’t fish but there were a number of people fishing on the river.
If you need firewood be sure to grab it in town, there is no gathering of sticks or wood for burning allowed. We came from south through Bend but I believe Prineville is the closest town.
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Great off grid camping
Right on the crooked river and near chimney rock trail. Perfect get away location for fishing
Location
Chimney Rock Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Prineville, Oregon: Drive 16.4 miles south on State Highway 27; the campground will be on your right.
Coordinates
44.1354405 N
120.81416082 W