Get Ready to Climb at Smith Rock

Rates

Climbing with an American Mountain Guide Association accredited climbing guide service, ensures that your guide is an AMGA certified guide upholding the highest professional standard.

We maintain a 5:1 client to guide ratio. All ages and ability levels welcome.

Rates are per person, for half day or full day. Half days are 4 hours long. Full day trips have no time constraints; but generally go from 6-8 hours.

Number of people in group / price each:

Full Day

1 person $350 a day
2 people $200 per person
3 people $145 per person
4 people $110 per person
5+ people $90 per person

Half Day

1 person $320 a day
2 people $180 per person
3 people $130 per person
4 people $100 per person
5+ people $85 per person

Directions

Located just 3 miles east of highway 97 in the town of Terrebonne. A brown Smith Rock State Park sign and a yellow traffic light, mark the turn east onto Smith Rock Way. After turning east there are small signs for every turn.

A $5 day use parking permit or a current state park camp receipt available from the self service pay
stations.

• An Oregon State Parks Annual pass is $30,
two-year pass is $50, and both are available at the
Welcome Center and online.
• Day-use visitor hours are from dawn to dusk.
• Dogs are allowed, on a leash at all times.
• Bring water bottles. There is water in back of the
visitors center and at the bridge to fill water bottles.
• The park is open year-round

Gear

The Redpoint Climbers Supply is our local climbing shop in Terrebonne. Coffee, Beer and Gear!

Other nearby options: Mountain Supply and REI are located in Bend.

Local Eats

There are three restaurants in Terrebonne; Terrebonne Depot, Pump House Grill and Basecamp Pizza. Our recommendation goes to the climber owned Depot. There are also many great restaurants and breweries to choose from in Redmond, only 15 minutes away.

The Redpoint Climbers supply not only is a great gear shop but is the best place for coffee, local beer, cider selection on tap and community connection.

There is a full supermarket and deli in Terrebonne – Oliver Lemon for groceries.

Camping

Smith Rock State Park has a campground called
The Bivy. Space is available on a first-come first-served basis. There is a central cooking area and a walk-in tent set up area. There is running water and a charging station. Reservations are not accepted. Fees are $8 per person per night. It
includes the parking permit for the next day and use of the showers. No RV’s over 20ft.allowed and no overnight sleeping in vehicles, trailers or campers is allowed

The next closest camping is Skull Hollow
Grasslands National Monument Skull Hollow
Campground, a 10 minute drive east of Smith Rock. This campground has individual campsites, unlike the bivouac area. $8.00 per site. No running Water, No RV hook-ups, Campfires allowed and camping in vehicle is permitted

Accomodations

Smith Rock Casita – a vacation bungalow for two across the street from Smith Rock State Park.
Smith Rock Nest – 3 bedroom vacation home across the street from Smith Rock State Park
Smith Rock View – three separate rentals on this a walking distance to Smith Rock State Park 9 acre property

There are more vacation rentals in the area within driving-distance.

There are no hotels in Terrebonne. Redmond has several 2.5 and 3 star hotels. SCP Hotel Redmond is a nicely renovated downtown historic hotel with a rooftop bar 15 min drive to Smith Rock

Bend and Sisters 30 to 45 minute drive to Smith Rock both have a full range of hotels, depending on the experience you are looking for.

Local Forecast

Our local guide’s familiarity with Smith Rock State Park means that they choose climbs appropriate to the forecast.
Terrebonne Weather Forecast

Special Events

Join us for special events – Our special events are for experienced climbers of all levels. They require registration so we know how many people to plan for.

Full Moon Climbing Days

Our full moon climbing days start at 4:00 and go to 8:00, followed by a low key celebration with drinks and treats. Going out climbing in recognition of the full moon, is a way to be grounded and connected. This climbing outing is for experienced climbers, either in the gym or outside. Sign up for an Intro of Climbing first if you don’t have the experience to participate.

Cost: $85
Strawberry Moon: June 14th
Buck Moon: July 13th
Sturgeon Moon August: 11th
Time: 4:00 – 8:00 pm

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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Your Climbing Day at Smith Rock

If you still have questions about your climbing day at Smith Rock or any of our climbing programs please do not hesitate to contact us

Phone: 541-318-7170
Email: info@goclimbing.com

Meet Up Location

You will meet your guide at Smith Rock State Park. Smith Rock State Park is a small enough park to coordinate with your guide your exact meet up spot. It is also big enough that one meet up spot does not fit all. Your guide will check in with you before hand so you understand your exact meeting location.

Guide Contact

Your guide will contact you by cell phone the evening prior to your climbing date to go over details; confirm meet up location and time, review your climbing goals, get gear needs or any information specific to your trip. Smith Rock State Park

Entrance Fee

A $5.00 parking pass is required and can be bought at one of the self pay kiosks. The kiosk accepts cash and credit cards. An annual Oregon State Park pass works as well.

What to Bring

Bring water (2 liters minimum each person for hot summer days). Water bottles can be filled at the parking area of Smith Rock State Park.
a hearty sack lunch and packable snacks.
sunscreen, sunglasses and perhaps a sun hat.
a backpack; large enough to include, water, lunch, snacks, as well as personal climbing gear (shoes, harness, helmet). If you do not have a suitable backpack, we can provide one. Let your guide know ahead of time.
extra clothing in case of colder weather.

What to Wear

Dress for the season and forecasted weather. Wear clothing appropriate for being active outdoors.
Shorts, tights, loose fitting pants, or sweatpants are appropriate.
It’s always good to have an extra long sleeve layer even in the summer, the shade in the mornings can be cool.
Outdoor footwear comfortable for hiking and scrambling such as hiking shoes or tennis shoes. Open toed shoes, sandals and flip flops are not recommended!

Why Climb with Chockstone Climbing Guides

3 Question’s when choosing a guide service?
How long has your company been in business?
What is your safety record?
Is this an American Mountain Guide Association – AMGA accredited guide service?

Chockstone Climbing Guides is one of the two accredited services at Smith Rock State Park
We have a flawless safety record with over 20 years in business and offer excellent quality, up-to-date equipment for our clients.
We offer competitive rates when compared to other accredited guide services.
We have a “no charge for bad weather” policy.
We have adopted Smith Rock State Park, in Oregon’s Adopt a Park Program for 9 years. This commitment has meant we actively work in tandem with park rangers to care for the state park

Tipping

Many clients ask us if it is appropriate to tip their guide. Tipping is customary. As you will see your guide will be working very hard to meet your goals and take great care to assure you a fun, memorable climbing experience. If you feel they did a good job, please feel free to tip your guide what feels appropriate to your experience.

Payment

A valid credit card is required to hold your reservation for a private guided day trip; no charge is made at this time. Full payment is due upon the day of your trip. If you sign up for a trip that starts within 3 days, full payment is due at that time. We accept checks, money orders, and Visa / MasterCard / American Express / Discover.

Is a deposit required? Our private guided trips do not require a deposit. Our camps, courses, and groups over 10 require a 50% payment to hold a reservation.

Cancellations and Refunds

If you cancel for any reason, prior to 3 days before your trip at Smith Rocks, we will happily reschedule for another date or consider cancellation without penalty. If cancellation is made within 3 days a 50% of the total will be charged. Groups, camps, courses will forfeit their total deposit for cancellation within 1 wk of the start date.

Cancellation for any significant medical or other emergency circumstances at any time may be considered for a full or partial refund. Please contact us to discuss options.

Weather Policy

Cancellation/reschedule due to rain or snow on day of trip is without penalty. However, once a trip begins, if the activities are cut short due to weather, there is no refund available. If weather is questionable you can plan to have a phone conversation as late as the day of, in the morning to make the final decision with your guide.

Medical Considerations

If you have had a recent injury, illness, or surgery, or if you have a medical condition such as asthma or allergies to food or medications, you should consult with us as well as your physician before signing up for any trip.

Personal Responsibility

We make every effort to provide you with a safe and successful climb. Climbing involves some inherent risks that are beyond our control. You will assume the responsibility for many decisions affecting the safety of your trip. We do not assume liability for injuries or death. All participants are completely responsible for all medical and hospital costs associated with any injury, rescue or evacuation. You must sign a release form and go at your own risk. We recommend for everyone to consider purchasing travel insurance for all vacation travel.

Do I Sign a Waiver?

All participants are required to complete and sign a Program Registration Form and an Acknowledgment of Risk and Release of Liability Form before we begin each trip. These can be requested by email prior or they can be filled out on arrival on the day of your trip.