Fort Rock is located in the high Oregon desert some 70 miles southeast of Bend, OR. Part of the northern Great Basin, the Fort Rock Valley is part of an ancient dried lake. Fort Rock itself is an extinct volcano. Native Americans made this place their home as early as 13,000 years ago.

From Oregon Route 31, Fort Rock State Monument is an easy seven miles away, offering hiking trails and picnic facilities. The hike around the interior is about a 1 mile.  No fees are required to use the park facilities.