The Atlas Obscura Guide To Fort Rock

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Fort Rock, Oregon

Updated April 10, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Fort Rock

Fort Rock, Oregon

Fort Rock

A volcanic landmark located on an Ice age lake bed.

Skylight on the west side.

Fort Rock, Oregon

Derrick Cave

This lava tube cave was once a Cold War fallout shelter.

The trunk of the juniper. Figure gives scale.

Fort Rock, Oregon

Oregon Co-Champion Juniper

One of two trees tied for the distinction of the largest western juniper in Oregon.

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Lake, Oregon

Hole in the Ground

Massive crater in central Oregon.

8 miles from Fort Rock

Lake County, Oregon

Big Hole

This large maar crater in Oregon is the bigger brother to Hole in the Ground.

13 miles from Fort Rock

Crack in the Ground

Silver Lake, Oregon

Crack in the Ground

A volcanic fissure over two miles long and up to 70 feet deep.

19 miles from Fort Rock

Silver Lake, Oregon

Cowboy Dinner Tree

Eat like a "buckaroo" at this remote restaurant.

20 miles from Fort Rock

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