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About Smiling River Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
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- Potable Water
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Reviews (367)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Edward P
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Unfortunately pollen was so intense it coated everything all the time. The roads have not been patched even though the fees have been raised. The camp host is really outstanding. The better campsite next to us was unoccupied so we couldn't reserve it. Then no shows. Wish they could be prohibited from any future reservations at Smiling River, at least for over a year.
Monte G
VerifiedDecember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The older pit privy could be replaced, like the other one in the campground.
Monte G
VerifiedDecember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The older pit privy could be replaced, like the other one in the campground.
Gary S
VerifiedDecember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
NIce private spot
Gary S
VerifiedDecember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
NIce private spot
Harriet W
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Always beautiful on the Metolius River!
Harriet W
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Always beautiful on the Metolius River!
Kevin T
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Paul was a super camp host. The site was very clean and the restrooms, although quite old, we kept immaculate. Thanks!
Kevin T
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Paul was a super camp host. The site was very clean and the restrooms, although quite old, we kept immaculate. Thanks!
Ted T
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
not enough notice about seasonal water turnoff.
Campfire ring nearly 3/4 full with ash and soaking wet-made it difficult to safely use it.
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.
Elevation: 897 feet
19 mi drive to downtown Sisters (about 26 min)
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Last updated: September 9, 2026
