Family Climbing Camps

Family Rock Climbing at Smith Rock State Park

Two young climbers lean on each other and smile at the bottom of a climbing route at Smith Rock

Climb and Camp with the Whole Family

We offer single day or multi-day trips for families complete with personalized, private instruction and guiding and a beautiful campsite to return to. Rock climbing with the family provides opportunities for adventure, bonding, and learning new skills while building confidence together. Combined with camping at Smith Rock, our family camp allows the best opportunity to take in this world-renowned destination while maximizing your climb time. Enjoy exciting climbs while taking in the morning glow, the evening sunset and the starry nights.

A family with a young child rock climbing together at Smith Rock State Park

Camping and Climbing Made Easy

With Chockstone Climbing Guides' family camp, you can effortlessly extend your vacation with a night or two of camping, without the hassle of bringing along all the essential camping gear.

Our AMGA-certified guides and instructors are trained to create a fun and safe environment for the whole family. We strive to make sure every climber has a comfortable, safe experience out on the crag, regardless of experience level. Great for beginners and seasoned climbers alike, our family camp is here to help you learn new skills and climb with confidence!

Dates on request

Cost: private guided day climbing rate plus $100 for the first night of camping and $50 for every night past first night.
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Call us at: 541-318-7170 / info@goclimbing.com

Full Day

1 person $350 a day

2 people $200 per person

3 person $145 a day

4 people $110 per person

5+ people $90 per person

The full day does not have set hours. The day is yours. Most people climb 6 to 8 hours. The full day allows for more time to climb and move to different parts of Smith Rock State Park. Some climbing goals will require a full day.

HALFDAY

1 person $320 a day

2 people $160 per person

1 person $130 a day

4 people $100 per person

5+ people $85 per person

The half-day is designed for those with a limited time commitment, families and younger children. Half days run 4 hrs and we climb at one of the more easily accessible areas in the park to best maximize time on the rock. The curriculum may include basic knots, belaying, movement technique and lots of time on the rock!

Due to the COVID, beginning 2019 we have been offering Family Climbing Camp exclusively as an added service for individual families. Look for future Open Family Climbing Camp dates for an opportunity to meet other families interested in climbing, exploring and making new friends.

Three people sitting high up on a cliff overlooking Smith Rock State Park and the Crooked River

Camping Details

What's Included:

We provide a full kitchen set up for you to use; cooler, stove, pots, pans, dishes etc.
Set up tents and camp chairs
Camp is set up the Smith Rock Bivouac Campground; a unique, walk-in, tent-only campground located within the park boundaries and only a five minute walk to the crag. There are showers, flush toilets, hot water, bathrooms and charging ports.

Not Included:

Sleeping bags are not included
Food – a few staples such as olive oil, salt, pepper and some spices are provided
$8 per person camping fee paid to Smith Rock State Park

Dates

Dates at private request April-Sept

For Registration Packet and more information:
Call us at: 541-318-7170 / info@goclimbing.com

(Discount rate available for repeat campers)

Check out our other Smith Rock climbing camps to find the perfect adventure for you!

Testimonials

Outstanding Guides

“The guides are excellent and have lived and climbed at Smith Rock for over a decade each. They were also excellent teachers and provided great instruction and encouragement to push the climbers.”

Climbing Dream

“Jim and Gabe are extremely skilled climbers and guides, you won’t find better guides around. They are fantastic cooks and their stoke for being out climbing made for a great atmosphere.”

Best Trip of our Life

“Thank you both for all that you did to make our time in Oregon so wonderful. Hoping we will make it back to Bend sometime in the near future. If we do, a guided climb with Chockstone will be a must!”