About Smiling River Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
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Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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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
Trish H
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We were especially impressed by the friendliness, help and kindness we had from our camp host, Paul Lampson. We loved the large camp sites and quiet atmosphere. The river is gorgeous and it feels like you're far away from the rat race, yet there are great services at the near- by Camp Sherman Store. Even the sites near the road were quiet due to the low number of vehicles that passed by. This was our third visit and we will be back in September.
Trish H
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We were especially impressed by the friendliness, help and kindness we had from our camp host, Paul Lampson. We loved the large camp sites and quiet atmosphere. The river is gorgeous and it feels like you're far away from the rat race, yet there are great services at the near- by Camp Sherman Store. Even the sites near the road were quiet due to the low number of vehicles that passed by. This was our third visit and we will be back in September.
Kolleen P
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Directions sent to find the campground were a bit confusing
Kolleen P
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Directions sent to find the campground were a bit confusing
Lori S
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
My only complaint is we were notified there would be no water at camp two days after we arrived. It would have been helpful to have signs on pumps indicating the problem. We witnessed multiple times others made trips to the different pumps. And three of our friends who camped there had issues with mice. Otherwise, we love camping in this park. The new host was friendly and helpful telling us where we could get water.
Lori S
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
My only complaint is we were notified there would be no water at camp two days after we arrived. It would have been helpful to have signs on pumps indicating the problem. We witnessed multiple times others made trips to the different pumps. And three of our friends who camped there had issues with mice. Otherwise, we love camping in this park. The new host was friendly and helpful telling us where we could get water.
phyllis w
June 6, 2022
No water
phyllis w
June 6, 2022
No water
Marianne K
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We love camping at Smiling River. We were there in 2019, ousted by fire threats in 2020 and kept our fingers crossed for 2021. It is a quiet place to just sit and listen to the river.
We were in campsite #9 and had to make some adjustments with blocks to get level. Some light maintenance would be helpful.
We use our few days here to really relax before heading to Sisters for a family camping reunion which kicks us back into high gear but is fun.
We wish the camps were kept open longer since fall is such a beautiful time to experience the outdoors.
Marianne K
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We love camping at Smiling River. We were there in 2019, ousted by fire threats in 2020 and kept our fingers crossed for 2021. It is a quiet place to just sit and listen to the river.
We were in campsite #9 and had to make some adjustments with blocks to get level. Some light maintenance would be helpful.
We use our few days here to really relax before heading to Sisters for a family camping reunion which kicks us back into high gear but is fun.
We wish the camps were kept open longer since fall is such a beautiful time to experience the outdoors.
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
