Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 388-6055
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Construction Construction advisoryConstruction on Summit Road Gate. Contractors will be working to upgrade the gate at the base of the Summit Road off HWY 20. Please avoid the gate… (more)
Construction on Summit Road Gate. Contractors will be working to upgrade the gate at the base of the Summit Road off HWY 20. Please avoid the gate area and walking through the construction site.
Posted by the park 2026-10-07. Official alert
Alert General advisoryThe summit road at Pilot Butte is closed for the winter. The East side parking area is open 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily.
Posted by the park 2026-10-01. Official alert
Overview
Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint is a scenic site in Deschutes County, in Bend.
The park supports hiking and picnicking.
Pets
Pets must be physically restrained (held or on a leash no longer than six feet) except in designated off-leash areas or inside a vehicle, tent or pet-friendly yurt/cabin; owners pick up after pets.
Statewide rule from Oregon's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
'Oregon State Parks waives day-use parking fees at more than 150 parks'. Campers' receipts count as a permit. Oregon Coast Passports sold in 2026 are not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from Oregon's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oregon park passes
- 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
- Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details
From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
HikingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
- Playground
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
This page offers images of Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint with descriptions of accessible areas. Our hope is that this information will help you as you plan your trip here and that you can determine whether the park's facilities meets your accessibility needs. Accessible amenities: Vault Toilets, Playground, Restrooms Flush, Picnicking, Viewpoint
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Bend
- Coordinates
- 44.0597, -121.2883
- Phone
- (541) 388-6055
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 11, 2026
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
- Photo: View of Bend, Oregon from Pilot Butte - 1.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Roc0ast3r
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology