Smith Rock State Park
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.
Construction project update
A project is planned to build a new visitor center and improve parking, traffic flow and some trails. This project is scheduled for construction winter 2025 through fall 2026. Parking availability will be reduced during construction.
General obligation bonds approved by the 2021 Oregon Legislature will fund the project. Learn more
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
Know before you go
- Some climbing areas are closed or have limited access from about Jan. 15 to Aug. 1 to protect golden eagle and falcon nesting areas. Drones are also not allowed during this period. Look for signs at the park showing the closed climbing routes or visit the seasonal closure page on smithrock.com (this page link opens in a new window and the page isn't managed by Oregon State Parks).
- 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.
- If you are a professional portrait photographer wanting to do a photoshoot at Smith Rock State Park, please call the state park office (541-548-7501) at least 24 hours in advance. Learn more.
- Monument Area is closed to climbing.
- Canyon Trail is restricted to travel in groups of 4 or less, and noise needs to be kept to a minimum.
- Smith Rock Group is closed above 100ft.
- First Kiss climbing area is closed to climbing
- Drones are prohibited for the duration of raptor nesting season (January 1st through July 31st).
- Please contact park staff at 541-548-7501 for any questions on specific route closures.
Call for park info: 541-548-7501
Amenities and features
Questions
General
If you are a professional portrait photographer wanting to do a photoshoot at Smith Rock State Park, please call the state park office 541-548-7501 with at least 24 hours in advance.
Smith Rock State Park is a popular location for wedding, engagement, senior and family photoshoots. Please call the park office before conducting a photoshoot so we can help you better plan for your shoot. You may need a permit, and certain areas are off limits due to endangered sensitive plant and animal species. Please always stay on marked trails and leave no trace left behind.
About Camping
Camping permits are available at the fee station located at the entrance to the Bivouac camping area. Camping fees are $8.00 per person per night.
What's Allowed
Day use/Special Events
The Park is open from dawn to dusk (30 minutes prior to sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset).
After dusk, use of park day use facilities or property is prohibited.
Some (not all) reasons/concerns for the enforcement of this existing rule:
a. Illegal camping including illegal campfires in high fire season.
b. Lack of park staff and resources to manage the use.
c. Limited emergency response resources.
12 month and 24 month Annual passes are sold at the park's Welcome Center during scheduled hours of operation (hours vary). Annual passes are also available at Terrebonne Thriftway in Terrebonne, or online at www.oregonstateparks.org
Permits are often required for special events. Please contact the Park Manager or Park Ranger at 541-548-7501 to see if you will need a permit.
Weddings groups of no more than 50 people can reserve the North Point Amphitheater space by calling the park office at 541-548-7501 extension 1, and leaving a message. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance beginning at 6am.
History
The park was obtained between 1960 and 1975 by purchase and gifts of land from the city of Redmond and Harry and Diane Kem. Many believe that Smith Rock is named in honor of John Smith a Linn County lawman or Pvt. Volk Smith a soldier who fell to his death in the park during a battle with the Northern Paiute in 1863. The Debate Continues...