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Smith Rock State Park protects a
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Metolius River
Smith Rock
State Park
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Round Butte Dam
Park: 541-548-7501
Information: 800-551-6949
www.oregonstateparks.org
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State Scenic Viewpoint
Latitude: 44.365891 N
Longitude: -121.137377 W
Located off US 97, 9 miles NE of Redmond
9241 NE Crooked River Dr., Terrebonne OR 97760
Located off US 97, 9 miles NE of Redmond
9241 NE Crooked River Dr., Terrebonne OR 97760
Latitude: 44.365891 N
Longitude: -121.137377 W
Park: 541-548-7501
Information: 800-551-6949
www.oregonstateparks.org
State Scenic Viewpoint
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destination for rock climbing.
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Park Information: 1-800-551-6949 • www.oregonstateparks.org
critical. Several guide services operate in the park.
Guidebooks with information about climbing can be
purchased at local shops.
Rock climbers enjoy their sport year round, but the
busiest seasons are spring and fall. Routes are found
throughout the park, but the main concentration is ¼
mile downstream from the footbridge. If you make it
over to Monkey Face, you might see people climbing the
easiest route on the south face, which was first climbed
in 1960. Or, you might see someone on Just Do It on the
east face: Smith’s hardest route, first climbed in 1992. It
is also the first 514c. rated route in America.
Trail Network
Several miles of developed trails provide access to
popular rock climbing areas, offering expansive
views along the Crooked River, and from the top
of the Summit Trail and Misery Ridge Trail. Many
trails offer excellent views of rock climbers while
others link to BLM/USFS land to the northeast.
Asterisk Pass is a “rock scramble.” Rope use is
recommended.
The Crooked River Caldera
Around 30 million years ago, a gigantic depression
(caldera) was formed by the sudden collapse of overlying
rock into an underground reservoir of molten rock.The
resulting eruptions produced massive amounts of ash and
debris, nearly filling the caldera.These deposits eventually
hardened into rock: the largest, on the western rim, is
known as the Smith Rock Tuff. About a half a million years ago, flows of basalt lava
poured into this area from vents nearly 50 miles away,
capping off much of the tuff that filled the caldera. The flat upper area of the park and surrounding area is
Please stay on established trails to minimize the
effects of foot traffic on delicate soil structure
and native vegetation. Sloped areas in the park
are especially sensitive to damage. In this region
of scarce rainfall, it takes many years for nature to
heal damaged or disturbed areas.
NE Crooked River Drive
(no parking on east side)
technical and dangerous, and proper instruction is
NE Wilcox St
33rd
for beginning to expert climbers. Climbing is very
on the surface of these now-hardened lava flows.
Over time, erosion by the Crooked River has
exposed and sculpted the magnificent landscape
you see today. A walk-in bivouac area serves visitors who want to stay
overnight. Park your vehicles in the bivouac parking area
and hike 200 yards west to the tent campsites. Showers,
restrooms and common cooking area are located adjacent
to the parking area. RV camping, sleeping in vehicles, and
open fires are strictly prohibited.
NE 17th St
as a rock climbing destination, and offers routes
Bivouac Area
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife is abundant, particularly deer and small
To Terrebonne To Hyw 97
mammals. Birds cavort on the rocks and use ledges
Smith Rock Way
and overhangs for their homes. Geese nest along
the river in the spring. Watch for warning signs
about nests inhabited by birds of prey. Please stay away from
these areas to avoid disturbing the adults and their young.
Be alert for rattlesnakes, especially on warm, sunny days.
A Fun Place to Learn
Regular interpretive presentations and special events help
adults and youngsters learn about the park’s rich natural
history. In September and October, the park is a prime
setting for Oregon Archaeology Celebration activities.
Day-Use Area Fees
Day-use parking permits are required year-round.You may
purchase a daily permit from a yellow vending machine
near the park entrance.Twelve-month and 24-month
permits are sold by Smith Rock park hosts, at major state
park offices and by selected area merchants.Your camping
receipt also is accepted as a daily permit for the days you
are registered.
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mith Rock became world famous in the mid-1980s
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Oregon Relay for the hearing impaired: dial 711.
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Reminders:
• Bicycles are permitted on riverside trails and on segments designated for horseback riding.
• Park in designated areas only.
• Keep pets on a leash no longer than six feet. Pets must be under control at all times when not confined in a
vehicle. Clean up after your pet.
• Bivouac Area: Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Check-in time: 4 p.m.
Check-out time: 1 p.m.
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Latitude: 44.365891 N
Longitude: -121.137377 W