About Smiling River Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
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Reviews (340)
What Guests Are Saying
Smiling River Campground is highly praised for its clean, quiet, and beautiful setting along the Metolious River, making it a favorite destination for many campers. The campground offers a variety of recreational activities and easy access to nearby amenities. While some reviews mention issues with bathroom maintenance and occasional nuisances like flies, the overall experience is positive, highlighting the friendly camp host and well-kept facilities.
What Guests Are Saying
Smiling River Campground is highly praised for its clean, quiet, and beautiful setting along the Metolious River, making it a favorite destination for many campers. The campground offers a variety of recreational activities and easy access to nearby amenities. While some reviews mention issues with bathroom maintenance and occasional nuisances like flies, the overall experience is positive, highlighting the friendly camp host and well-kept facilities.
Review Summary
Connie M
July 11, 2022
good experience
Connie M
July 11, 2022
good experience
Diane M
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Trash so full that bags were laying out at each container.
Been camping at Smiling River since late 90's. There has been nothing done with the "outhouses" since then. They very badly need torn down and rebuilt. So sad to see that along this mystical river.
Diane M
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Trash so full that bags were laying out at each container.
Been camping at Smiling River since late 90's. There has been nothing done with the "outhouses" since then. They very badly need torn down and rebuilt. So sad to see that along this mystical river.
Mary Lou E
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful spot. First week was rainy & cool but next week was lovely. Lots of green grass & wildflowers. Plenty of hiking, biking & fishing.
Mary Lou E
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful spot. First week was rainy & cool but next week was lovely. Lots of green grass & wildflowers. Plenty of hiking, biking & fishing.
Marjorie G
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great campground. Camp host didn’t stay on top of putting up reserved signs. We had to kick someone out of our site when we got there. They took it because it had an open sign at 4 in the afternoon. It was the second site they had that experience in that day at Smiling River.
Marjorie G
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great campground. Camp host didn’t stay on top of putting up reserved signs. We had to kick someone out of our site when we got there. They took it because it had an open sign at 4 in the afternoon. It was the second site they had that experience in that day at Smiling River.
Amy M
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great campground however the pit toilets could have been better taken care of. Very smelly. We visited a couple of the other nearby NF campgrounds and their facilities were in much better condition.
Amy M
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great campground however the pit toilets could have been better taken care of. Very smelly. We visited a couple of the other nearby NF campgrounds and their facilities were in much better condition.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.4933 / -121.641
Elevation: 897 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
