About Smiling River Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
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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
Robert P
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Well-run campground. Toilets were primitive, but regularly cleaned. Sites were tidy. Scenery was lovely. Other campers were courteous.
Robert P
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Well-run campground. Toilets were primitive, but regularly cleaned. Sites were tidy. Scenery was lovely. Other campers were courteous.
Jane K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
clean, well stocked pit toilets. Campsites well maintained, in fact there were markings in the dirt where the site had been raked clean. We wanted to switch sites upon arrival and the host helped us do that.
Jane K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
clean, well stocked pit toilets. Campsites well maintained, in fact there were markings in the dirt where the site had been raked clean. We wanted to switch sites upon arrival and the host helped us do that.
GERDA E
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Its very lovely to be off the grid for the duration. A store is one mile away, a beautiful trail along the Metolius river. Birding was great, including the Merganser with her ducklings.
GERDA E
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Its very lovely to be off the grid for the duration. A store is one mile away, a beautiful trail along the Metolius river. Birding was great, including the Merganser with her ducklings.
Mike F
VerifiedJune 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great site close to the river. Lots of privacy. The only issue we could not put the awning all the way out because of the location of a big tree. If we had been tent camping, or had a trailer that was smaller this site would be 5 stars
Mike F
VerifiedJune 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great site close to the river. Lots of privacy. The only issue we could not put the awning all the way out because of the location of a big tree. If we had been tent camping, or had a trailer that was smaller this site would be 5 stars
Monika M
VerifiedJune 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The area is beautiful! Amazing scenery!
Monika M
VerifiedJune 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The area is beautiful! Amazing scenery!
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
