Viewing entries tagged
eagle nesting closures at Smith Rock State Park

2022 Smith Rock Raptor Early Start of Nesting Season Means No Drones and Restricted Climbing

2022 Smith Rock Raptor Early Start of Nesting Season Means No Drones and Restricted Climbing

Early raptor nesting area closures at Smith Rock State Park are in effect starting Monday, January 10 to August 1, 2021, PARK WIDE for drones for the season, selected for climbing, and later for camping when the Bivy reopens. We’ll keep you posted on Facebook as well as the Seasonal Closures page as the restrictions lift in different areas over the summer for climbing.

2020 Smith Rock Raptor Nesting Season Means No Drones and Restricted Climbing and Camping Starting February 1

2020 Smith Rock Raptor Nesting Season Means No Drones and Restricted Climbing and Camping Starting February 1

Raptor nesting area closures are in effect starting next Saturday, February 1 to August 1, 2020. There is a PARK WIDE ban for drones for the season, and specific area restrictions for climbing and camping detailed below. We’ll keep you posted on Facebook as well as the Seasonal Closures page as the climbing restrictions lift in different areas over the summer.

Smith Rock 2019 Raptor Nesting Site Closures Begin on February 8

Smith Rock 2019 Raptor Nesting Site Closures Begin on February 8

Golden and Bald eagles closures are in effect starting this Friday, February 8, 2019 to August 1, 2019. They've been flying around actively amongst the crags courting, and possibly mating, according to the rumor mill. Eagle nesting site closures for climbing routes and camping along the Bivy rim at Smith Rock State Park will go into effect at that time, with detailed route closures by area below. Falcon nesting closures are coming on February 15.

2018 Smith Rock Raptor Nesting Site Closures 

2018 Smith Rock Raptor Nesting Site Closures 

Bald eagles closures are in effect now, as of February 6, 2018. They've been flying around actively amongst the crags and even seen mating this year. Other raptor nesting site closures for climbing and camping at Smith Rock State Park will go into effect Saturday, February 10, 2018.

Eagle Nesting Site Closures Update

Eagle Nesting Site Closures Update

Preemptive eagle nesting site closures for climbing and camping at Smith Rock State Park are in place as of February 7, 2015. Once the eagles have chosen their nest areas, we will post detailed maps as to which routes remain closed. See below for routes currently closed.