Public Land Camping

Chimney Rock Campground

Prineville, ORManaged by BLM

Things to Do

Accessible facility or activityBikingCampingFish viewing siteFishingHikingPicnickingScenic driveWildlife viewing

RV & Site Information

Popular activities at this location include Accessible facility or activity, Biking, Camping, and Fish viewing site. The campground's proximity to Prineville offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Oregon region.

Located in Prineville, Oregon, Chimney Rock Campground provides walk-up camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.

About this place

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.

Getting There

From Prineville, Oregon: Drive 16.4 miles south on State Highway 27; the campground will be on your right.

Amenities

No specific amenities listed.

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