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Karen M
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
It was nice that we were able to have camp fires
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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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014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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018, 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
11.0% (42)
2 stars
4.7% (18)
1 star
2.4% (9)
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Karen M
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
It was nice that we were able to have camp fires
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Carolyn G
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
So amazing love this place
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Carolyn G
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
So amazing love this place
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Liz N
VerifiedOctober 5, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Paul the Camp Host was the best, he was helpful, available, friendly and knowledgeable, best camp host ever. The vault toliets were as clean and well supplied as they could be but they were still vault toliets, disgusting. Hand sanitizer would have been nice. Camp sites were fine, but the lack of hook ups was more of a problem than we thought it would be.
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Liz N
VerifiedOctober 5, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Paul the Camp Host was the best, he was helpful, available, friendly and knowledgeable, best camp host ever. The vault toliets were as clean and well supplied as they could be but they were still vault toliets, disgusting. Hand sanitizer would have been nice. Camp sites were fine, but the lack of hook ups was more of a problem than we thought it would be.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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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