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
Karen S
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful area
Karen S
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful area
Ralph S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The Metolius is always beautiful and serene all by itself. We included a Mckenzie highway trip in our stay and enjoyed the river, lakes and lookout point viewing all the central Oregon mountains.
Ralph S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The Metolius is always beautiful and serene all by itself. We included a Mckenzie highway trip in our stay and enjoyed the river, lakes and lookout point viewing all the central Oregon mountains.
Karissa V
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Absolutely beautiful campground. I wished we could see more water from our site, but the trail along the edge of the river was amazing. We did get whiffs of the vault toilet in the AM briefly.
Karissa V
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Absolutely wonderful time, beautiful setting, clean grounds, and right on the water with an amazing view. Close to campsite 15 but we had great neighbors.
Doug J
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Always a great time ! !
Karissa V
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Absolutely beautiful campground. I wished we could see more water from our site, but the trail along the edge of the river was amazing. We did get whiffs of the vault toilet in the AM briefly.
Karissa V
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Absolutely wonderful time, beautiful setting, clean grounds, and right on the water with an amazing view. Close to campsite 15 but we had great neighbors.
Doug J
VerifiedAugust 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Always a great time ! !
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
