The Steens Mountain Ranges are located in Eastern Oregon, along the Alvord Desert. This gives the mountains a supernatural, yet majestic feel. This area would be wonderfully suited to a car commercial, or sci-fi production.
Images were taken early November. A few weeks later there was a greater snow accumulation for an even more striking backdrop.
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
Mirror Pond in Downtown Bend during Fall.
Parking nearby
Production permit required from City of Bend
Drake Park is located in downtown Bend. The park features nearly a half mile of riverfront, acres of open lawn, an outdoor stage, restrooms and small picnic tables. A highlight of Drake Park is Mirror Pond, home to geese and ducks, year round.
This location is particularly stunning in the Fall and Winter.
The park is managed by Bend Park and Rec. They are great to work with. Please request permits at least thirty days in advance.
Images taken late November.
Restroom managed by the Bend Park and Rec
Drake Park and Mirror Pond in Winter