About Smiling River Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
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Hiking
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Reviews (340)
What Guests Are Saying
Smiling River Campground is highly praised for its clean, quiet, and beautiful setting along the Metolious River, making it a favorite destination for many campers. The campground offers a variety of recreational activities and easy access to nearby amenities. While some reviews mention issues with bathroom maintenance and occasional nuisances like flies, the overall experience is positive, highlighting the friendly camp host and well-kept facilities.
What Guests Are Saying
Smiling River Campground is highly praised for its clean, quiet, and beautiful setting along the Metolious River, making it a favorite destination for many campers. The campground offers a variety of recreational activities and easy access to nearby amenities. While some reviews mention issues with bathroom maintenance and occasional nuisances like flies, the overall experience is positive, highlighting the friendly camp host and well-kept facilities.
Review Summary
Michael B
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We typically go camping 4 times during the summer months and Smiling River is my personal favorite place to camp. It is always clean, quiet and peaceful, even during the busy summer months.
Michael B
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We typically go camping 4 times during the summer months and Smiling River is my personal favorite place to camp. It is always clean, quiet and peaceful, even during the busy summer months.
Dannette F
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Quiet and clean campground. Absolutely love the Metolious River!
Dannette F
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Quiet and clean campground. Absolutely love the Metolious River!
TODD M
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
This site is really close to the bathroom which was quite smelly. Close to the water but no view. River trail goes right by the site.
TODD M
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
This site is really close to the bathroom which was quite smelly. Close to the water but no view. River trail goes right by the site.
Craig C
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
What an awesome campground! We had a site right next to the Metolius and a short walk from the bathrooms. The location is great, with the river trail making it very easy to walk the 1.3 miles to the Camp Sherman Store.
Craig C
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
What an awesome campground! We had a site right next to the Metolius and a short walk from the bathrooms. The location is great, with the river trail making it very easy to walk the 1.3 miles to the Camp Sherman Store.
Thomas E
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Pretty quiet in late September. It was nice to be able to have a campfire but the host ran out of firewood. Host was super nice and was always available
Thomas E
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Pretty quiet in late September. It was nice to be able to have a campfire but the host ran out of firewood. Host was super nice and was always available
Location Smiling River Campground
Address:
Po Box 249
Sisters, OR, 97759
United States
Smiling River Campground is located approximately 20 miles from US Highway 20, which provides access to the area.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.4933 / -121.641
Elevation: 897 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
