Book at THE Best Authentic Decorah Campground

Kayaking, Canoeing, & Tubing the Upper Iowa River

Glamping, RV Camping, and Tent Camping Under the Stars

Nestled along the shores of the Upper Iowa River sits top-rated Chimney Rock Campground – our stretch of the Upper Iowa River was named as one of the Top 100 Adventures in North America by National Geographic and has tied for #1 best American river for kayaking!

We are THE best authentic Decorah campground with premiere tubing, kayaking, canoeing river trips on site and have the gosh-darn nicest array of Glamping Cabins and Caravan Wagons, Electric RV Sites, or BYOTent Campsites. Lastly, Chimney Rock can accommodate just about everyone with an abundance of wilderness adventure – with some of the state’s premiere fishing, star gazing, hiking, and bird watching…all the makings of a super fun Decorah getaway in the great outdoors

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We promise...your stay will be truly FANTASTIC.

Mind-Blowing Iowa Campsites for Epic, Easy Camping You’ll Love

Upgrade your river camping trip by going camping at Chimney Rock Campground! You see, Chimney Rock is more than just a campground. We are actually THE premiere Iowa camping resort with a ton of super fun amenities included in your rental rate and some of the best river trips in North America! First, investigate more about our great campsite options below…

Upgrade! Go Glamping

Tired of hauling your camping gear? Leave it at home & book one our awesome glamping options -- with the modern camping comforts for treating yourself after a day on the river!

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The Nicest Tent Campsites near Decorah, Iowa

Premiere BYOTent and Small RV camping experiences but without exorbitant prices. Choose between riverfront and forest-view & electric and non-electric campsite options...

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Easy RV Electric Campsites

Have your own recreational vehicle? Book one of our electric RV campsites in our upper or lower meadows - for a truly special, stunning view under the stars at Chimney Rock.

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Next, Upgrade Your Camping Vacation at the Best of Iowa Campgrounds for Families

Once you’ve booked the best authentic campgrounds in Iowa for families, upgrade your Upper Iowa River getaway – there are many ways to add even more fun to your stay at our top-rated family campground and resort. Book your trip down the river with our kayaks, canoes, and inner tubes and climb out right at our campground! We provide trips for 2, 4, and 6 hour floats down the river.

And before you come…read our must-read Ultimate Iowa Camping & Glamping Guide with top glamping and camping tips, a cooking primer, fun stuff to do when camping, & more!

Canoe Down the Upper Iowa

Canoes are great to float 2-3 people down the river.

Book a Canoe

Relax with a Kayak

Solo or group kayak down the river and take in the stunning nature around you.

Book Kayaks

Tube Your Way

Tubing can be the ultimate fun down the river - go at your leisurely pace!

Book Tube Rides

Then Use the Free, Spectacular On Site Amenities

Once you’re here we guarantee something for everyone at Chimney Rock Campground! Since we are located within the right on the Upper Iowa River, the campground is situated perfectly for enjoying the outdoors at the best of Decorah Campgrounds. We even curate nature experiences and activities on site with our petting zoo and outdoor gaming activities!

Last but Not Least, Check Out the Epic & Fantastic Things to Do Here in the Decorah Area

Discover all there is to do on site and nearby the resort in our Ultimate Decorah Area Guidebook – there is always a TON to do for every type of adventure in the spring, summer, or fall — right near the top-rated Decorah campground for families! So if you are after terrific fishing, shopping, hiking, craft beer tasting, a fancy dinner, or sitting around a crackling campfire…Chimney Rock Campground is the place for you.

See What Others are Saying About the Best of Decorah Campgrounds

We stayed in cabin 3 for three nights and had plenty of room and a beautiful view of the valley. Short walk to the river. Lots of wildlife to enjoy and listen to also. The workers were very accommodating and friendly! We kayaked on the river and it was an easy exit point out at the campground. Entrance points were also not too far away and easy to enter. We are already planning next years trip!

Enjoyed our stay at this beautiful campground on the river. The Staff is very kind and pleasant. Will stay here again.

Beautiful campground right on the river, across from very scenic bluffs. The owners are great to work with. We come here at least once a year.