Smith Rock

Smith Rock State Park is located in central Oregon’s High Desert near the communities of Redmond and Terrebonne. Its sheer cliffs of tuff and basalt are ideal for rock climbing of all difficulty levels.
Smith Rock is a popular tourist attraction, and therefore film production can be challenging. Please contact the Central Oregon Film Office for additional information (310) 848 3967 or the Smith Rock park manager at 541-548-7501.
Permits are required for commercial filming and photography.
Parking permit required for each vehicle.

Currently (June 2023), certain areas are closed to the public due to nesting raptors. Canyon Trail and First Kiss Avenue (North of Monkey Face) are both closed.

Address: 9241 NE Crooked River Drive, Terrebonne, OR 97760
Area: 1.002 mi²
Hours: Monday – Sunday Open 24 hours
Phone: (800) 551-6949

Additional information

Located 29 miles from Bend (approximately 40 minutes)

Considerable parking on site
Outdoor auditorium on site
Public restrooms/portapotties on site

Thanks to Location Scout, Scott Trimble for some of these images!

Written by Central Oregon Film Office on June 10, 2017. Posted in

Cove Palisades State Park and Lake Billy Chinook

The Cove Palisades State Park is a state park in eastern Jefferson County, near Culver and Madras and is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Roads wind around Lake Billy Chinook which is a great alternative to Horseshoe Bend in Lake Powell. Towering canyons serve as a backdrop to any shoot.

The park showcases winding roads for car commercials, long distance running and recreational activities.

Address: The Cove Palisades State Park, Culver, OR 97734

Phone: (800) 551-6949

Special use permit required for filming from the State Park office. Requires 21 days advance notice.

Parking available in pull outs and larger areas.

Limited restroom facilities.

Images taken in May, 10am

Cove Palisades State Park

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Cove Palisades State Park Bridge

The Cove Palisades State Park is a state park in eastern Jefferson County, near Culver and Madras and is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

Address: The Cove Palisades State Park, Culver, OR 97734

Phone: (800) 551-6949

Special Use permit required from State Park management office.

Parking available.

Limited public restrooms.

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View to Bridge, Cove Palisades State Park

Cove Palisades State Park is located near Madras.

State Park. Special use permit required.

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