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382 reviews
Smiling River Campground offers a beautiful setting with clean and well-maintained facilities, attracting many campers who appreciate the quiet and peaceful atmosphere by the river. Guests have praised the helpful camp host and the enjoyable outdoor activities available, such as hiking and biking. However, some concerns have been raised about the maintenance of the bathrooms and issues with the reservation system, which could detract from the overall experience.
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June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great campground however the pit toilets could have been better taken care of. Very smelly. We visited a couple of the other nearby NF campgrounds and their facilities were in much better condition.
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June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great campground however the pit toilets could have been better taken care of. Very smelly. We visited a couple of the other nearby NF campgrounds and their facilities were in much better condition.
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June 30, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great campground. Camp host didn’t stay on top of putting up reserved signs. We had to kick someone out of our site when we got there. They took it because it had an open sign at 4 in the afternoon. It was the second site they had that experience in that day at Smiling River.
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June 30, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great campground. Camp host didn’t stay on top of putting up reserved signs. We had to kick someone out of our site when we got there. They took it because it had an open sign at 4 in the afternoon. It was the second site they had that experience in that day at Smiling River.
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July 1, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful spot. First week was rainy & cool but next week was lovely. Lots of green grass & wildflowers. Plenty of hiking, biking & fishing.
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July 1, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful spot. First week was rainy & cool but next week was lovely. Lots of green grass & wildflowers. Plenty of hiking, biking & fishing.
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July 5, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Trash so full that bags were laying out at each container.
Been camping at Smiling River since late 90's. There has been nothing done with the "outhouses" since then. They very badly need torn down and rebuilt. So sad to see that along this mystical river.
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July 5, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Trash so full that bags were laying out at each container.
Been camping at Smiling River since late 90's. There has been nothing done with the "outhouses" since then. They very badly need torn down and rebuilt. So sad to see that along this mystical river.
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July 11, 2022
good experience
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July 11, 2022
good experience
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Po Box 249, Sisters, OR 97759 United States
Elevation: 897 ft
Smiling River Campground is located approximately 20 miles from US Highway 20, which provides access to the area.
Last updated: November 3, 2026
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Population: 3,022
Nearby city: Bend, OR
Approx. 34 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 3,186 ft
Sisters, OR
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