Smiling River Campground

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

28 total sites

RV Sites

28 sites

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.

Number of accommodations: 28

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

28 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 002, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 006, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 007, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 011, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 013, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 016, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 017, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 018, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 019, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 022, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 023, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 024, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 025, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 028, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 030, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 031, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 032, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups

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.

Review Summary

4.3
367 reviews
5
54.0%
198
4
27.8%
102
3
11.2%
41
2
4.9%
18
1
2.2%
8

Paul Jeani E

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

2

Do not camp near the toilets if at all possible. Our site was great but smell of toilet really distracted from the overall experience. The campground was well kept and employees were friendly.

Paul Jeani E

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

2

Do not camp near the toilets if at all possible. Our site was great but smell of toilet really distracted from the overall experience. The campground was well kept and employees were friendly.

Paula S

Verified

January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Nice big spots, not too close to one another- beautiful campground

Paula S

Verified

January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Nice big spots, not too close to one another- beautiful campground

Jim R

Verified

June 18, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

1

Our campsite was broken into and $400 worth of fishing equipment was stolen. Never had that happen before. Lock your stuff up if you go to this campgrouynd.

Jim R

Verified

June 18, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

1

Our campsite was broken into and $400 worth of fishing equipment was stolen. Never had that happen before. Lock your stuff up if you go to this campgrouynd.

Janice G

Verified

June 27, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

A great location for both hiking and biking.

Janice G

Verified

June 27, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

A great location for both hiking and biking.

Nora A

June 29, 2020

4

Having no water was a nuisance and the bathrooms were a bit more smelly than usual.
Otherwise it was beautiful.

Nora A

June 29, 2020

4

Having no water was a nuisance and the bathrooms were a bit more smelly than usual.
Otherwise it was beautiful.

Location Smiling River Campground

Address:
Po Box 249
Sisters, OR, 97759
United States

Highway access

Smiling River Campground is located approximately 20 miles from US Highway 20, which provides access to the area.

Elevation: 897 feet

Distance to downtown

19 mi drive to downtown Sisters (about 26 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 9, 2026

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