Smith Rock State Park, Oregon, United States

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Smith Rock State Park

This is great place to go on a clear day even if you don't want to hike. Great views even just from the parking lot. It was well worth the 2 hour and minute drive for me to get there. Multiple trails to hike. Free maps of park and I would get one because on some of the trails farther away from the parking lot I wasn't sure exactly I was at. It shows that you could ride your bike or ride horses on these trails but I wouldn't recommend it. On most the trails there are places you could stop and just sit and look/rest for a while if you wanted to. The parking fee is $5 for a day pass so well worth it even if just staying for an hour to sit and look. I know I will coming out here at least once I year from now on.
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Address

Highway 97 9 Mi. North, Redmond, OR 97760-9721

Mobile

+1 800-551-6949

Website

http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

Working hours

Monday : 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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5Pixelpanderer 5:00 PM Nov 5, 2021
5 Stars
This place is a hidden gem to many people. As a photographer, I have known about it but never visited it since it was a 10 hour drive from home. Get there before dawn if possible because the rocks light up early and the sky behind them can be stunning. Shoot from the parking lot area before going to the valley floor. Bring all your lenses since you can use a close-up all the way to tele's. Cross the river bridge and photograph the climbers. I could go on and on!
4nicolediane 5:00 PM Jul 28, 2021
Very busy and hot.
Not far off the highway you end up in a place that could be in Utah. Fantastic rock formations. It was very busy. We checked out the views and had our picnic lunch. There is a pay station for the use fee and you can use a credit card. Picnic tables had some shade. Bathrooms available. Some trails.

Smith Rock State Park, Oregon, United States