Can you reserve a site at Chimney Rock Trail?

No. Chimney Rock Trail is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Chimney Rock Trail, Oregon — sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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!

Getting there

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.

44.13503, -120.81315 · 44°8'6.1"N 120°48'47.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	48	55	60	69	76	87	86	79	65	51	42
Low °F	25	26	29	33	40	45	49	48	42	34	29	24
Precip in	1.1	0.8	0.9	0.8	1.4	0.8	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.9	1.2	1.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

No fees to park or hike

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Chimney Rock Trail

Can you reserve a site at Chimney Rock Trail?: No. Chimney Rock Trail is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Chimney Rock Trail

Chimney Rock Campground 0.1 mi · Campground
Cobble Rock Campground 0.5 mi · Facility
Palisades Campground 0.6 mi · Facility
Lone Pine Campground 0.6 mi · Facility
Post Pile Campground 0.7 mi · Facility
Stillwater Campground 1.1 mi · Campground
Upper Lone Pine Day-Use Area 1.2 mi · Facility
Greenwood Day-Use Area 1.2 mi · Facility
Poison Butte Campground 1.2 mi · Facility
Big Bend Campground (Crooked River) 1.8 mi · Facility
Castle Rock Campground 1.9 mi · Campground
Reservoir Road Off Highway Vehicle Play Area 3.7 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-17.

Chimney Rock Trail