Smith Rock Bivouac Area

Beautiful camping and great experience! You can’t cook or have a fire at your campsite because it’s contained in a designated area by the parking lot but don’t let that deter you! This is a big vibe!

Love this place. Great hike. Wish I was a rock climber, this place is amazing. Hundreds of climbers and beautiful weather. A perfect combination. We were fortunate enough to be at the rock outcropping near monkey face when a group of four climbers were reaching the mouth. Super amazing the talent, courage, and strength. All I can say is WOW!

One of the great hidden gems camp site. We were very last minute but they do allow first come first serve. Super easy check in with great vires if smith rocks for $8 / person a night. Kind of catch. Cherry on the top: great night skies, we stargazed for hours and were able to see milky way through naked eyes. Highly highly recommend this place. Just be cautious it can be hot in the morning.

Perfect place to spend the weekend, a lot of wonderful views, clean bathroom, clean showers, it has a nice picnic area and even a place to plug your phone if you need it! At the moment some parts of the trails are snowy but not too bad. Perfect for day hiking and climbing.

Love this place! If you are looking for privacy, this might not be the place for you. There aren't designated campsites, so the side near the river is usually crowded. If you have a smaller tent, there are going to be a lot more options available as many spots are only big enough for a backpacking sized tent. The fee this year went up to 8 dollars per person. You aren't allowed to cook in the camping area. They have a designated area with tables near the bathrooms. There are showers here also. There is a shelf with many AC outlets for charging. It's a great opportunity to meet great people since this is where a majority of people hang out in the evenings.