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382 reviews
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.
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4.3
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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.
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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.
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January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Nice big spots, not too close to one another- beautiful campground
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January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Nice big spots, not too close to one another- beautiful campground
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June 18, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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.
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June 18, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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.
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June 27, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
A great location for both hiking and biking.
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June 27, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
A great location for both hiking and biking.
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July 16, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
I had thieves steal both of my fly equipement the first night. Site 10. These are not other campers but locals who hit the campgrounds every few weeks. It had happened before and sure would have helped had there been a warning sign on the bulletin board. Lock your stuff up. Pretty sad.
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July 16, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
I had thieves steal both of my fly equipement the first night. Site 10. These are not other campers but locals who hit the campgrounds every few weeks. It had happened before and sure would have helped had there been a warning sign on the bulletin board. Lock your stuff up. Pretty sad.
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Po Box 249, Sisters, OR 97759 United States
Elevation: 897 ft
Smiling River Campground is located approximately 20 miles from US Highway 20, which provides access to the area.
Last updated: November 3, 2026
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Population: 3,022
Nearby city: Bend, OR
Approx. 34 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 3,186 ft
Sisters, OR
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