Smith Rock State Park

Smith Rock State Park is a high-desert park near Terrebonne, about 25 miles northeast of Bend, known for its sheer rock walls above the Crooked River. The park's formations are made of welded volcanic tuff, formed from eruptions roughly 30 million years ago, and the park is widely regarded as the birthplace of American sport climbing.

Climbers come from around the world for more than 1,000 routes, including those on Monkey Face, a spire that is one of the park's best-known landmarks. Non-climbers can hike the Misery Ridge Trail, the River Trail and the other loops that wind through the canyon, with views of the Cascade peaks on clear days.

Wildlife includes golden eagles, prairie falcons, river otters and mule deer. Some climbing routes close in spring to protect nesting raptors. The park has a walk-in bivouac camping area, and a day-use parking fee applies.