Trout Creek Climbing Area
Facility · Oregon ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Prineville Deschutes Field Office (Bureau of Land Management OR) · Open Access
- 1,352 ft
- Elevation
The Trout Creek Climbing Area has an annual closure to protect nesting golden eagles. The closure runs from January 15-August 31 each year. During the closure, visitors to the area can use the Trout Creek campground and hike along the trail that follows the Lower Deschutes River to the south; however, they cannot leave the trail and head uphill toward the climbing area. This closure restricts access to all uses including hiking, climbing, or mountain biking.
Trout Creek is located in north-central Oregon, about 45 minutes north of Smith Rock State Park.
Getting there
From the city of Madras: Take Highway 97 North (NE 6th Street) past Safeway and out of town. Turn left (west) on NE Cora Drive (about 3 miles from town) which will shortly turn into NE Clark Drive. Continue into the town of Gateway, Oregon. After crossing the railroad tracks, take a right following signs to Trout Creek Recreational Area.
From the day-use area at the up-stream end of the campground, follow the trail/road up stream for about 10 minutes. There are currently two trails up to the crag.
44.80587, -121.11465 · 44°48'21.1"N 121°6'52.7"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
No fees
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Trout Creek Climbing Area
- Can you reserve a site at Trout Creek Climbing Area?
- No. Trout Creek Climbing Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Trout Creek Climbing Area
- Haystack Campground (East Shore) 21.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Shore Group Campground 21.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Monty Campground 21.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Trout Creek Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
- Mecca Flat Campground 5.2 mi · Campground
- Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery (Oregon) 7.9 mi · Facility
- Locked Gate Day Use Area 19.8 mi · Facility
- Nena Day Use Area 20.5 mi · Facility
- Devil's Canyon Campground 21.6 mi · Facility
- Haystack West Shore Campground and Day Use Area 21.7 mi · Campground
- Haystack Reservoir Campground and Day Use Area 21.7 mi · Campground
- South Shore Group Sites 21.8 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 541-416-6700
- Email BLM_OR_PR_Mail@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-09.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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