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2021: Open with capacity limit due to COVID-19.
If you enjoy scenic views of deep river canyons or rock climbing, Smith Rock State Park is the place for you. There are several thousand climbs in the park. More than a thousand are bolted routes. We also offer miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Along your trip through the canyon, you might see golden eagles, prairie falcons, mule deer, river otter and beaver.
Note: Some climbing areas are closed or have limited access from about Jan. 15 to Aug. 1 to protect nesting raptors. Drones are also not allowed during this period. Check the park advisories on this page for exact dates and affected areas.
Due to the uniqueness and fragile aspect of the park, park rangers enforce the animal leash law and ask all park users to stay on trails.
Bivouac Camping
Camping is open early spring through late fall, as weather allows.
Walk-in bivouac area for tents (No reservations)
Showers (overnight guests only)
RV camping, sleeping in vehicles and open fires are not allowed
Located off US 97, 9 miles NE of Redmond.
Fantastic stop here on a cool day in September. Note that the bridge is under construction, so we were not able to cross to trails on the other side. No matter, though. Such beautiful scenery everywhere, and we enjoyed the trails we hiked on. Absolutely worth the drive here and the time spent. We'll be back.
Beautiful, lesser known part of Oregon. It was fun to see more of the desert side of Oregon and loved the drive in through the canyon. I had a 15 mile race here that kicked my butt, and was grateful for the gorgeous views that motivated me to keep going. I wish the trails were marked a little better, I got lost at one section and had to loop back. Overall a beautiful park and worth the trip.
