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Rooster Rock State Park
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Rooster rock from the west
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Type Public, state
Location Multnomah County, Oregon
Nearest city Troutdale
Operated by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Rooster Rock State Park is a state park located east of Corbett, in the U.S. state of Oregon. One of the features of the park is Rooster Rock, a column of basalt forming a natural obelisk, which stands near the south side of the Columbia River Gorge, in the lee of Crown Point. The park is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

The monolith was mentioned in the journal of the explorers Lewis and Clark as their camping place on November 2, 1805.

The area around the parking lot has been a favorite astronomy spot for amateur astronomers in the area, with organizations such as OMSI hosting multiple star parties at the venue.

Gallery

  • Rooster Rock State Park Lewis and Clark Sign

    Rooster Rock sign

  • Rooster Rock State Park Oregon Plaque 2009

    Rooster Rock plaque

  • Rooster Rock State Park Oregon Squirrels

    Squirrels at Rooster Rock State Park

  • Rooster Rock State Park and Columbia River Gorge (from top of Rooter Rock)

    Rooster Rock State Park from top of Rooster Rock

  • Osprey nest at the top of Rooster Rock

    Abandoned osprey nest at the top of Rooster Rock

  • A climber starts to rappel down Rooster Rock

    A climber starts to rappel down Rooster Rock

See also

  • Sand Island (Multnomah County, Oregon)
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