Fort Rock State Natural Area

This state park offers stunning views with easy access to its trails.

Pveda parking, restrooms, covered picnic areas and water available by faucet near benches.

The 0.1 mile access hike to the rim provides access, but you can also continue to the interior trail of just over 1 mile. Some also climb the rocks or scrablenup to the top for a view.

This state park is easy to access from its paved roads. You may however continue on grovel roads to other near by volcanic features.

Along with paved parking, there are restrooms, fresh water available and covered picnic benches to escape the sun.

You may view the Fort by the 0.1 mile access trail or decide to walk the entire interior trail. Map is posted in the photos. Many also decide to climb or scramble here as well.

Ddefinitely worth the stop and it is impressively huge!

This site is about an hour away from Bend, or two hours from Lakeview Oregon. It is an Oregon State Natural Area, open to the public and has a short up to the viewing point or if you would like to hike around the rock it is closer to a full mile. The views are gorgeous and you may find some wildlife or snakes on your way. The rock formation is caused by erosion from a past lake. Don’t forget to check out the gravesite where many locals still burry their family and friends. Limited gravel roads/mostly paved and a small day use area to stop for lunch. The bathrooms are clean and there is access for water and a host nearby if you find that you have questions or need help.