Chimney Rock Campground

Its 16 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $8 per single site, $16 per group site per night; $2 per extra vehicle, and it is open year-round. Chimney Rock Campground is a BLM campground near Prineville, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

BLM · Prineville, Oregon

Accessible viewing platform at the Chimney Rock Campground

Fly-fishing on the Crooked Wild and Scenic RIver

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Chimney Rock and the Crooked River. Photo: Bureau of Land Management, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Managed by: BLM
Cell service: No coverage

Chimney Rock Trail: Beneath Columbia River basalt formations on the Crooked Wild and Scenic River; the Chimney Rock Trailhead is across Highway 27, and an accessible fishing platform sits by the entrance. (blm.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: BLM
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: $8 per single site, $16 per group site per night; $2 per extra vehicle

Sources: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 16

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Sources: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days
Campground host: On site

Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Cell service, reported: No coverage
Elevation: 3,036 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away, 5G about 0.4 mi away
T-Mobile: 4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.1 mi away
Verizon: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away

Reports on record say there is no cell service here, while the FCC map shows 4G LTE from T-Mobile at this spot. The map is a carrier prediction; the reports come from people who camped here.

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Chimney Rock Campground is open year-round .

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Chimney Rock Campground?

No. Chimney Rock Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Chimney Rock Campground?

Camping at Chimney Rock Campground costs $8 per single site, $16 per group site per night; $2 per extra vehicle.

How many campsites does Chimney Rock Campground have?

Chimney Rock Campground has 16 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Chimney Rock Campground?

Yes, Chimney Rock Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

When is Chimney Rock Campground open?

Chimney Rock Campground is open year-round.

How long can you stay at Chimney Rock Campground?

The stay limit at Chimney Rock Campground is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Chimney Rock Campground?

Maybe: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from T-Mobile at Chimney Rock Campground. It shows none at Chimney Rock Campground from AT&T or Verizon, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away and 5G about 0.4 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. Visitor reports on record say there is no service, though. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.

Is there a campground host at Chimney Rock Campground?

Yes, Chimney Rock Campground has a campground host on site.

Who manages Chimney Rock Campground?

Chimney Rock Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around Chimney Rock Campground

fishypedia.com · 2.3 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Prineville Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 2.3 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Prineville Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

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Sources

gis.blm.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
recreation.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
blm.gov (reservationSystem, sites, season, water, toilets, hostOnSite, fee, cellService, stayLimit, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
recreation.gov (sites, season, water, fee), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: Bureau of Land Management, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 2: Bureau of Land Management, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 3: Bureau of Land Management, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 4: Bureau of Land Management, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 5: Bureau of Land Management, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

First-come, first-served $8 per single site, $16 per group site per night; $2 per extra vehicle

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