Nestled along the shores of the Upper Iowa River sits our top-rated Campground just outside of Decorah– Chimney Rock Campground has the best float trips Iowa has! 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!
Chimney Rock Campground offers a relaxed and authentic Decorah camping experience, right on the banks of the Upper Iowa River. With on-site tubing, kayaking, and canoeing, it’s easy to spend your days on the water.
We have a range of camping options — Surrounded by natural beauty, you’ll find great opportunities for fishing, hiking, birdwatching, and stargazing. It’s a simple, fun way to enjoy the outdoors and make the most of your time in the Decorah area.
tubing, kayaking, canoeing river trips on site and rustic Amish built Rustic Amish built Glamping Cabins, 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
Looking to enhance your river camping experience? Chimney Rock Campground offers a welcoming spot along the Upper Iowa River with a variety of campsite options and access to fun amenities included in your stay. We’re proud to be part of what makes camping near Decorah special — including peaceful surroundings and memorable river trips.
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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.
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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!
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.