For Chimney Rock Policies including payment information, pet policies, and check in/out info – visit here.
For what to bring and what is provided at your unit, visit here.
Know Before You Go: Chimney Rock Arrival Info
Before hitting the road, take a moment to review the Chimney Rock map so you know exactly where your cabin or glamping site is located.
Check-In Time: Check-in begins no earlier than 3:00 PM, but you’re welcome to arrive early to enjoy our property amenities while you wait.
When you arrive, head straight to your unit—it will be unlocked and ready for you. Inside, you’ll find your key along with helpful resort information.
At your site, you’ll also find:
A site sign with your name
Vehicle passes – please hang this from your rearview mirror
Wristbands – please wear these on your left wrist
These help us identify registered guests and keep the campground safe and enjoyable for everyone.
We have a VERY LARGE tv and high-speed wifi available in the rec building join under the stars guest, no password needed. That being said, the resort is about relaxing and enjoying nature!
The resort has an on-site general store. It is completely self-serve at the rec building. The store sells sundries, pantry items, ice, and firewood. For your shopping convenience, nearby there are several grocery stores in Decorah and Cresco, only a twenty minute drive from the campground.
All firewood must be purchased on-site to ensure firewood is not contaminated with pests or diseases. We enforce all local burn bans. Please do not cut down any trees or limbs – we are trying to preserve the the woods for campers and wildlife. All our cabins and campsites have fire rings and there is firewood for sale (self-serve) at our store at the rec building.
We rent canoes, kayaks and tubes. There are three float options available. Float trips start up river and float back down to our campground.
Daley’s landing: 5.5 river miles approximate float time 2 hrs.
Plymouth Rock landing: 9.3 river miles approximate float time 4 hours
Kendallville landing: 13 river miles approximate float time 6 hours
Our reservations are non refundable We suggest you wait to make your reservation 2 to 3 days ahead of time. That way you have an idea of the weather. If we decide the river is not safe or un floatable we will refund your reservation.
The closest location you can buy a fishing license is at the Wallmart or buy one online at the Iowa DNR. WiFi available in the Rec room.
We have one location for trash collection. There is a trailer located on the main road by the Rec Room. We are very concerned with keeping our campground clean and giving the raccoons one location to cause trouble! Please deposit only bagged trash in the trailer. Please take broken items and cardboard home with you. i.e. broken chairs, tents, ect. We incur extra charges when these items are taken to the dump. Cardboard it not allowed in trialer
Absolutely! You can search for which campsites are setup for RVs. We have 30 and 50 amp sites. Our sites do not have water hook ups but we do provide a fill and dump station up by the Rec room.
Camping at Chimney Rock isn’t typical remote seclusion – our campsites are cozy but not on top of each other. We feel the amenities on-site and the beauty of the forest and surrounding area more than make up for the snug nature of the campground. Although our sites are not pull through the are very easy to park in because they are so spacious.
Generators are only allowed if they have silent technology to keep the sound to a minimum for all guests of the campgrounds.
