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
Richard T
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Site clean and well looked after by host.
Richard T
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Site clean and well looked after by host.
Kenneth E
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The camp host was great. The campground appears to have been designed when most trailers were smaller. It would be nice if some of the trees leaning into the road were removed. Other than that it’s a nice campground
Kenneth E
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The camp host was great. The campground appears to have been designed when most trailers were smaller. It would be nice if some of the trees leaning into the road were removed. Other than that it’s a nice campground
Ranna B
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Site not very level, but right on the river. Shade in the morning, but full sun in evening, site #16. Lots of great places to cycle. Fish hatchery was interesting. Would be nice to have separate section for generator use.
Ranna B
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Site not very level, but right on the river. Shade in the morning, but full sun in evening, site #16. Lots of great places to cycle. Fish hatchery was interesting. Would be nice to have separate section for generator use.
Nicholas W
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Camp host had given my site to another couple, once I showed up someone was placed there as their site was taken. Decided to let the couple stay as they had a much longer trip getting there. But disappointed not to get a call telling what happen. Camp host was no where to be found
Nicholas W
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Camp host had given my site to another couple, once I showed up someone was placed there as their site was taken. Decided to let the couple stay as they had a much longer trip getting there. But disappointed not to get a call telling what happen. Camp host was no where to be found
Cheri A
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We always love camping here!! It is our favorite place! It was unfortunate to visit with the camp host to learn he is the only host for 8 campgrounds. I’m wondering why? And how recruiting was accomplished? There didn’t seem to be negative repercussions, however over time I can see this happening. I was happy to see recycling, however it needed emptied. The receptacles were over full.
Cheri A
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We always love camping here!! It is our favorite place! It was unfortunate to visit with the camp host to learn he is the only host for 8 campgrounds. I’m wondering why? And how recruiting was accomplished? There didn’t seem to be negative repercussions, however over time I can see this happening. I was happy to see recycling, however it needed emptied. The receptacles were over full.
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
