Repair and Renovation at Chimney Rock Campground

Paved path going to group site area or parking and follows the Crooked River allowing access.
Paved path going to group site area or parking and follows the Crooked River allowing access.
Chimney Rock Campground defined Handicap access pathway to group site. Photo Credit: Jeffery Griffith, BLM

Repair and Renovation at Chimney Rock Campground

Bureau of Land Management

GAOA LRF funds crucial investments that repair aging infrastructure so visitors can continue to enjoy our public lands for generations to come. The Chimney Rock Campground is situated just a few miles south of Prineville, Oregon, nestled between a spectacular backdrop of steep basalt cliffs and the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River. Locals and visitors to central Oregon have long visited the site for camping, fishing, and relaxing in one of the state’s most beautiful locations. Due to decades of increasing use, the site had declined and required repair. This project replaced one of the existing site water wells, redesigned site grading to better handle surface water flow, installed interpretive kiosks, improved a large group area and day-use area, replaced a double vault toilet with new single vault toilet, and reshaped parking lots with addition of parking, roads, and campsites that meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Project work also included better defining campsites to help ensure protection of the Wild and Scenic River corridor. These investments create a safer and more enjoyable experience for all visitors and support the local economy with increased tourism at Chimney Rock.