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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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September 19, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Smiling River Campground is just beautiful. All sites are large, with the vast majority of sites private, separated by brush and trees, and shaded. The sites near the Camp host are more open with little privacy or shade.
I will definitely stay here again.
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September 19, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Smiling River Campground is just beautiful. All sites are large, with the vast majority of sites private, separated by brush and trees, and shaded. The sites near the Camp host are more open with little privacy or shade.
I will definitely stay here again.
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September 25, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We made an online reservation, but when we arrived Friday afternoon around 4, our site was taken. The camp host stated that three people had reserved it for the same weekend! Scrounged around and found a different site down at Pine Rest, but VERY upsetting when we rely on the reservation system to be sure and have a spot on a Friday after work and driving three hours to get there, and it isn't available.
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September 25, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We made an online reservation, but when we arrived Friday afternoon around 4, our site was taken. The camp host stated that three people had reserved it for the same weekend! Scrounged around and found a different site down at Pine Rest, but VERY upsetting when we rely on the reservation system to be sure and have a spot on a Friday after work and driving three hours to get there, and it isn't available.
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September 29, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We always enjoy our time in the fall at Smiling River.
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September 29, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We always enjoy our time in the fall at Smiling River.
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October 18, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Average in every way. Nothing special. OK.
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October 18, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Average in every way. Nothing special. OK.
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June 6, 2024 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Quiet, relaxing, clean, felt safe. Friendly campers.
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June 6, 2024 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Quiet, relaxing, clean, felt safe. Friendly campers.
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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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