Chimney Rock Trail

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Prineville, OR · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Boondocking Potable Water

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

44.135034, -120.813151 · Prineville District Office , Prineville , OR 97754

Description

Take a break from your scenic drive along the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River south of Prineville and hike one of the gems of the High Desert. Walk in the shadows of lichen-covered basalt cliffs as you zigzag up and out of the river canyon to spectacular views of Central Oregon. The trek is about 1.3 miles and ends at the namesake chimney basalt rock formation. Pause on one of the benches along the way for a drink of water and just absorb the beauty of the area before heading back to your car and the rest of your travels.

Know Before You Go:

  • Open YEAR ROUND but really nice in the spring or fall when a little moisture has tamped down the dust.
  • Accessibility out and back trail, 2.6 miles round trip and a little steep at points.
  • Amenities The trail is near Chimney Rock campground, with toilets and potable water near campsite 8.
  • Pets are allowed but should on leash—and please pack out any waste!

Point of Interest:

This part of the Lower Crooked River has 9 campgrounds and 2 day-use areas. Come for the hike and stay for some wildlife viewing, fly-fishing, and camping!

Chimney Rock Brochure
360° from top of the Chimney Rock Trail

Directions

Head south from Prineville on Highway 27 toward Bowman Dam and Prineville Reservoir about 16 miles. The trailhead is on the opposite side of the road from the Chimney Rock Campground.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING CLIMBING DAY USE AREA FISHING HIKING PADDLING PHOTOGRAPHY PICNICKING SWIMMING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

FeeNo fees to park or hike
Phone541-416-6700
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessChimney Rock Trailhead and trail have no accessible facilities.

Nearby Campgrounds

Chimney Rock Campground 0.1 mi · BLM
Cobble Rock Campground 0.5 mi · BLM
Palisades Campground 0.6 mi · BLM
Lone Pine Campground 0.6 mi · BLM
Post Pile Campground 0.7 mi · BLM
Stillwater Campground 1.1 mi · BLM
Upper Lone Pine Day-Use Area 1.2 mi · BLM
Greenwood Day-Use Area 1.2 mi · BLM