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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Redmond, Oregon
Spend one day in Redmond, Oregon as a quick base for nearby outdoor sites; add a night if arriving late or want easy access to parks.
Redmond is a small Central Oregon town on US‑97, 20 km north of Bend. It offers easy road access to Cline Falls, the Redmond Caves and Smith Rock State Park. Most visitors use it for a day‑trip or a single overnight stay before heading to Bend or Crater Lake.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, snow can close roads)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$100 excl. bed · Mid $100–$150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$3 |
| Beer (draft) | $4–$6 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.50 |
| Cline Falls entry | $10 |
| Smith Rock parking | $5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RDM · Redmond Municipal Airport (Roberts Field)
- Served by Alaska, American Eagle, Delta, United; 16.5 mi north of town, connects to Portland, Seattle, LA, SF.
Typical fares
- Redmond Airport → Redmond Transit Hub (bus)
- about $2–$3 (check schedule)
- Car rental (mid‑size, 1 day)
- ≈ $45–$70
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is the most flexible; US‑97 and State Route 126 connect to Bend, Sisters and Klamath Falls. Cascade East Transit runs local buses to Bend, Madras, Prineville and Sisters; intercity buses (CoBreeze, Pacific Crest) stop at the Redmond Transit Hub.
See and do
Known for
- Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
- Redmond Caves (Horse Lava Tube System)
- Proximity to Smith Rock State Park
- Outdoor recreation hub
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Rock State Park | Drive west on US‑97 then SR‑126 to Terrebonne, follow signs 15 min; parking fee $5. | ≈30 min each way |
| Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint | Drive north on US‑97, turn east on Hwy 126 to the park (10 mi); $10 entry or $30 annual state‑park pass. | ≈20 min each way |
| Redmond Caves | Drive east on Hwy 97 to the BLM site (2 mi); free, bring lights. | ≈10 min each way |
| Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint | Drive north on US‑97 to Crooked River bridge (7 mi); free. | ≈15 min each way |
Sleep
- Best Western Rama Inn
- Downtown, close to Redmond Transit Hub; good for one night.
- Motel 6 Redmond
- Budget option on Hwy 97, easy car access.
- Redmond Inn
- Family‑run, central location.
- SCP Hotel Redmond
- Newer boutique hotel on 6th St.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / SorryExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter snow can close Hwy 97; carry chains in Dec–Feb.
- Some attractions (Cline Falls) charge entry; check current fees.
- Limited dining after 10 pm; plan meals early.
Redmond is a low‑crime town; typical U.S. safety applies – keep valuables secure and watch for winter road hazards.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Redmond, Oregon yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
- Redmond Caves (Horse Lava Tube System)
- Proximity to Smith Rock State Park
- Outdoor recreation hub
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB: www.visitredmondoregon.com/
- Wikivoyage: Redmond (Oregon), revision 5332095 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5332095
Pocket card
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Redmond, Oregon
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/redmond-oregon). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.