Smith Rock State Park
Smith Rock State Park is a state park located in central Oregon's High Desert near the communities of Redmond and Terrebonne. Visitors find it 2 mi northeast of Terrebonne. Running it is Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
A state park, 2 mi northeast of Terrebonne
Redmond is the nearest base
Redmond is 8 miles south, with 14 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun and Sep
June and September are the mild months, with highs of 76–77°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Roberts Field (RDM) has airline service, about 8 miles from Smith Rock State Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Smith Rock State Park
Smith Rock State Park is a state park located in central Oregon's High Desert near the communities of Redmond and Terrebonne. The day-use area of the park is open daily from dawn to dusk. The park also has a camping area as well that accommodates tent camping only. Its sheer cliffs of tuff and basalt are ideal for rock climbing of all difficulty levels. Smith Rock is generally considered the birthplace of modern American sport climbing, and is host to cutting-edge climbing routes. It is popular for sport climbing, traditional climbing, multi-pitch climbing, and bouldering.
- Type
- State park
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- Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
- Wikipedia readers
- 15K a year
Where to sleep near Smith Rock State Park
The nearest towns with places to stay are Redmond (14) and Bend (72).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Smith Rock | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond | 8 mi south | 10 min | 14 8 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 38,547 | $463K | C |
| Bend | 23 mi south | 35 min | 72 41 hotels · 12 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 6 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 107,342 | $718K | C+ |
| Crooked River Ranch | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 10 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 4 RV parks | 5,160 | $462K | — |
| Eagle Crest 35% vacation homes | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 9 7 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins | 2,677 | $750K | — |
| Prineville | 15 mi east | 20 min | 12 3 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 11,994 | $426K | — |
| Sisters | 21 mi west | 30 min | 17 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 2,934 | $631K | — |
| Pronghorn 27% vacation homes | 13 mi south | 20 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 257 | $1,297K | — |
| Culver | 11 mi north | 15 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 1,689 | $333K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Smith Rock
A wider trip can take in these, within 48 miles.
36 mi MountainThree Sisters
47 mi MountainNewberry Volcano37 mi Ski areaMt. Bachelor128 runs · 3,233 ft vertical47 mi Park & preserveNewberry National Volcanic Monument
121 mi MuseumErickson Aircraft Collection
213 mi MuseumPetersen Rock Garden
37 mi Ski areaHoodoo Ski Area47 runs · 1,002 ft vertical
330 mi MuseumHigh Desert Museum150K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Three Sisters: USGS photo by Lyn Topinka, Public domain · Newberry Volcano: USGS photo by Lyn Topinka, Public domain · Newberry National Volcanic Monument: USGS photo by Lyn Topinka, Public domain · Erickson Aircraft Collection: Orygun, CC BY 4.0 · Petersen Rock Garden: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hoodoo Ski Area: Rvannatta, CC BY-SA 3.0 · High Desert Museum: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Asked about Smith Rock
What town is Smith Rock State Park near?
Terrebonne, OR, about 2 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Smith Rock State Park?
June and September, with highs of 76–77°.
What is the closest airport to Smith Rock State Park?
Roberts Field (RDM), about 8 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland (PDX), about 110 miles.
Where should I stay near Smith Rock State Park?
Redmond (8 mi, 14 places to stay), Bend (23 mi, 72 places to stay) and Crooked River Ranch (8 mi, 10 places to stay).
Advice from Terrebonne
Tips will appear here once someone posts in Terrebonne’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.