Chimney Rock Campground is beside the Crooked River canyon, 16.4 miles south of Prineville. The area along the canyon is designated as Lower Crooked Wild & Scenic River, which extends 10 miles from Bowman Dam at Prineville Reservoir north along Highway 27 just past Castle Rock Campground. The area is popular for fishing and advanced-skill rafting at some locations. Anglers have good luck landing rainbow and redband trout. If any steelhead trout are caught, they must be kept in the water and released immediately. Along the river canyon is a fascinating array of geologic formations.
Chimney Rock Campground is one of 9 primitive campgrounds operated by the Bureau of Land Management along this segment of the Crooked River. Chimney Rock Campground features 16 campsites spread through a woodland setting. It is the only campground in the canyon to have piped drinking water available. All campsites are first-come, first served. An accessible fishing pier is available.
| Chimney Rock Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Chimney Rock Campground Location: | Chimney Rock Campground is on Highway 27, 16.4 miles south of Prineville. |
| Elevation: | about 3,000 feet |
| Nearby Gateway Cities: | Prineville - 16.4 miles
Redmond - 38 miles Bend - 45 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 16 campsites |
| Open - Closed: | Open Year-round |
| Max. People per single site: | 6 |
| Vehicles per site: | One driven vehicle and one towed vehicle included with camping fee. Extra fee for 2nd vehicle |
| Pets: | Pets are allowed at campsites - on leash, always attended. |
| Operated by | Bureau of Land Management |
| Contact: | BLM Prineville: (541) 416-6700 |
| Chimney Rock Campground Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All campsites at Chimney Rock are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum vehicle length: | not designated |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | ADA vault toilet and fishing pier |
| Fees: | $8 per night |
| Area Map: | Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River Map
Or call (800) 452-5687 |
| Check-in, check-out: | None designated |
| Chimney Rock Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, campfire ring |
| Campground: | Vault toilets. Piped water. |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions at or near Chimney Rock: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Chimney Rock Campground
Opening and closing dates for some campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Chimney Rock Campground
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