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Geno Z
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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About Smiling River Campground
Nestled in Deschutes National Forest, Smiling River Campground offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon
and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.
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001, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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001, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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002, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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006, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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007, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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011, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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013, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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016, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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017, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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018, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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019, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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022, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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023, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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024, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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025, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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028, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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030, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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031, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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032, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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Reviews
382 reviews
Summary
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.
Based on guest feedback
4.3
Overall rating
Based on 382 reviews
5 stars
54.5% (208)
4 stars
27.5% (105)
3 stars
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2 stars
4.7% (18)
1 star
2.4% (9)
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Geno Z
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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Beverly S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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Beverly S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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Carol L
VerifiedJuly 19, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful camping right on the river. The campground was clean and quiet. Daily walks to Camp Sherman General Store and dips in the cool river made this a memorable stay.
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Carol L
VerifiedJuly 19, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful camping right on the river. The campground was clean and quiet. Daily walks to Camp Sherman General Store and dips in the cool river made this a memorable stay.
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Katie B
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Clean quiet campground, beautiful setting, and the river feet away from the site.
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Katie B
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Clean quiet campground, beautiful setting, and the river feet away from the site.
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Cathy J
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Wonderful campground! Our site, #12, was along the river trail, but the river is not visible from the campsite. The river is bordered by lots of underbrush and trees. There are a few short paths along the trail that lead directly onto the river from a few sites - #11, 13, 14. In some places the river is slow and shallow enough to walk over, in others, it's deep and swift. Lots of fly fishermen. Great birding while we were there at the end of June. Pit toilets, water, camp host, selling wood. Camp Sherman is a mile hike along the river from our campsite. No mosquitos! We loved it and will return.
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Cathy J
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Wonderful campground! Our site, #12, was along the river trail, but the river is not visible from the campsite. The river is bordered by lots of underbrush and trees. There are a few short paths along the trail that lead directly onto the river from a few sites - #11, 13, 14. In some places the river is slow and shallow enough to walk over, in others, it's deep and swift. Lots of fly fishermen. Great birding while we were there at the end of June. Pit toilets, water, camp host, selling wood. Camp Sherman is a mile hike along the river from our campsite. No mosquitos! We loved it and will return.
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Location & Directions for Smiling River Campground
Po Box 249, Sisters, OR 97759 United States
Elevation: 897 ft
Highway access
Smiling River Campground is located approximately 20 miles from US Highway 20, which provides access to the area.
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Last updated: November 3, 2026
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