The final Smith Rock Master Plan is now available. OPRD received more than 300 comments on the Draft Master Plan
Staff has incorporated the following edits to the Smith Rock Master Plan in response to comments from the public and partner organizations:
- Clarified language around proposed reservation system, to confirm that first-come first-serve options will remain available for overnight and day-use visitors.
- Noted that universal design principles should be implemented where feasible, not necessarily on climbing access trails.
- Redacted proposal to decommission Canyon Trail to give park managers more flexibility as circumstances evolve for nesting birds and other wildlife.
- Clarified language around drone use, to assert that legitimate drone use could still be permitted even if drones ultimately become banned from the park.
- Updated permitting requirements in accordance with Deschutes County suggestions.
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission will review the “final” draft Smith Rock Master Plan at their upcoming meeting in Redmond on June 14, after which Deschutes County and DLCD will review the plan prior to adoption into Oregon Administrative Rule.
Staff Contact
Jenna Marmon
Planning and Design Lead
Jenna.s.Marmon@oprd.oregon.gov
971-382-2177
Prior Public Meetings
April 10, 2023 (Complete)
3-4:30 p.m.
Watch the Zoom recording here