Smith Rock State Park
Open for the season March 15 through November 15. First-come, first-served only with no reservations accepted. Credit card payment required at the fee station. Some climbing routes closed through August 1 for raptor nesting protection.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Smith Rock State Park's bivouac campground provides tent-only camping in Oregon's iconic high desert climbing mecca. Located along the Crooked River canyon near Terrebonne, the park features towering tuff and basalt formations with over 1,500 bolted climbing routes attracting climbers worldwide. The campground serves as a convenient base camp for multi-day climbing trips, with walk-in tent sites situated about 150 feet from the parking area. The bivouac area includes modern amenities uncommon for walk-in camping: flush toilets, hot showers available exclusively to registered campers, potable water at communal sinks, and a 12-outlet charging station. A designated cooking area accommodates propane and gas stoves only, as campfires are prohibited year-round due to the dry climate. The campground also offers three ADA-accessible sites. Beyond climbing, visitors can explore miles of hiking and mountain biking trails with views of golden eagles, prairie falcons, mule deer, and river otters. Note that some climbing areas close January 10 through August 1 annually to protect nesting raptors.
Directions
From US-97 in Terrebonne, turn east on B Avenue which becomes Smith Rock Way. Follow signs approximately 3 miles to the park entrance. The bivouac campground is located at 10260 NE Crooked River Dr, Terrebonne, OR 97760.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 548-7501 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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