Chimney Rock’s “bring your own tent” BYOTent campsites are located along the gorgeous Upper Iowa River waterway. Come stay in one of our campsites and get access to all of the resort amenities and lake at your fingertips! Each site fits two tents – sleeping up to 8 persons total. They are outfitted with a fire ring and picnic table.
This “bring your own tent” (BYOTent) campsite is located near the river in our forest. It fits two tents sleeping up to 8 persons total. It is outfitted with a fire ring and picnic table.
There is parking available for two cars at the site and one car in overflow parking at the bathhouse. A water station is available at the bathhouse. This site fits *SMALL* campers 25′ in length or less – including the hitch – depending on the size of your camper you may need to park your vehicle nearby in overflow parking by the bathhouse.
Chimney Rock Campground is more than a camping trip away, it is a campground resort with river trips leaving from our grounds! Part of what makes Chimney Rock so special is our amenities are included. We do have high-speed wifi at the rec building/office – so if you need to send an email or stream a movie on a rainy day, we’ve got you covered.
Our base rates include more amenities than you would expect from any other camping experience, including access to:
There is also a general store on site for guests’ needs selling pantry items, beverages, toiletries, ice, and firewood. Visit the store at the rec building to see our full inventory.
A fun way to max your time at Chimney Rock Campground is to get out on the Upper Iowa River! 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!