The Welcome Center at Smith Rock State Park is open from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, but it is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Hours may vary based on visitation levels, holidays, and available staffing.
The entrance fee at Smith Rock State Park is $5 for day use, or $8 per person per night for camping. Annual passes are $30 or $50 for two years.
From Bend, OR: Drive US-97 N ~6 mi, exit onto OR-126 toward Redmond/Sisters for ~16 mi, turn onto NE 17th St and follow signs to the park entrance.
At Smith Rock State Park, there are several parking lots, including a large lot at the entrance suitable for RVs up to 35 feet. No overnight parking is allowed. The park has day-use parking with a $5 fee per vehicle. Motorcycles can park in any lot. Parking is available dawn to dusk.
Accessibility & permits
Emergency
- Cell service availability:Partial
Nestled in the high desert of central Oregon, Smith Rock State Park is world-renowned for its dramatic cliffs and rugged beauty. Hike the Misery Ridge Trail for panoramic views of the Crooked River winding through the canyon, or challenge yourself on the iconic Monkey Face Rock spire, a bucket-list route for sport climbers. Camp at the park’s convenient campgrounds or stay in nearby Redmond for vacation rentals and cozy lodging. With endless hiking, climbing, and photography opportunities—and leashed dogs welcome—Smith Rock is a must-visit gem.
- Area (mi²)
- 1
- Annual visitors
- 1 000 000
- Established year
- 1960
Top 3 Facts about Smith Rock State Park
The park is home to over a thousand bolted climbing routes and is situated more than 20 miles along the Crooked River, with its cliffs made of tuff and basalt.
The park’s welded tuff and basalt cliffs rise up to 550 ft above the Crooked River, carved by volcanic activity and erosion.
Home to golden eagles, prairie falcons, mule deer, and river otters, the park is a vibrant wildlife haven and birdwatcher’s paradise.
Family programs
- Workshops & Hands-on Activities
- Family Camping & Overnight
- Water-based Adventures
Seasons
Temperatures range 40–60 °F; wildflowers in full splendor; ideal for mild, colorful hikes.
Highs in the 80s °F+, extended daylight hours; bring plenty of water for sun-soaked adventures.
Average temps 50–70 °F; fall foliage paints the canyon; fewer crowds; perfect hiking weather.
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