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Fun in the Sun

During the spring, summer, and fall months Chimney Rock Campground is in a beautiful wilderness area, just waiting to be played in.

Spring offers the opportunity to surprise a doe and her fawns and to view the multitude of wild flowers.  and caaMaybe you’ll get lucky and catch out returning pair of Sandhill Cranes. May and early June boasts some of the best river fishing around on the Upper Iowa River.

Summer turns the forest into a carpet and canopy of green. There are a large number of popular hiking trails and berry picking outdoor activities minutes away. Mountain bikers and hikers can utilize the many miles of marked trails nearby. 

Mother nature paints her best colors near the end of September and early October, so don’t forget your camera in the fall! Tens of thousands of people come to see exceptional fall foliageHunters have easy access to huge expanses of deer, grouse and small game territory. Fishing is again superior – anglers abound! For Area Events, https://visitdecorah.com/events/.

Some of the many activities available nearby Chimney Rock Resort in the spring, summer, and fall months are:

    • ATVing 
    • Canoeing, kayaking, tubing
    • Volleyball
    • Hiking (trails on site)
    • Mushroom hunting
    • Fishing
    • Hunting (check out the DNR’s website for licensing and regulations)
    • Birdwatching / Wildlife Observation
    • Biking
    • Geocaching
    • Horseback Riding
    • Berry Collecting

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Nearby, there is no shortage of things to do in the Decorah area. The downtown boasts a wonderful array of quality shops and dining options – there is quite a foodie scene emerging here! 

** Indicates a Chimney Rock Favorite (but know they’re ALLLL super good or we totally wouldn’t be recommending them to you!!!)

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