Chimney Rock Campground
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- best months
- At 3,035 ft
- Near PrinevillePrineville Deschutes Field Office
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.
Local outfitters
- Oregon Adaptive Sports25 mi away
- Nate's Rogue Adventures25 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Best time to visit Chimney Rock Campground
Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
43° / 25°
9 wet
Feb
48° / 26°
7 wet
Mar
55° / 29°
8 wet
Apr
60° / 33°
8 wet
May
69° / 40°
7 wet
Jun
76° / 45°
5 wet
Jul
87° / 49°
3 wet
Aug
86° / 48°
2 wet
Sep
79° / 42°
3 wet
Oct
65° / 34°
6 wet
Nov
51° / 29°
8 wet
Dec
42° / 24°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Prineville, OR, 11.5 mi away at 2,876 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Chimney Rock Campground
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