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About Smiling River Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
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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.
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
Tom F
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Hadn't been to this particular site before, but it proved to be really nice. That is till the wind came up and blew our awning off, no fault of the campground just unexpected.
Tisha T
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Nice spot, close to water and vault toilet. Bring levels as most spots need adjusting. River access, quiet spot, with some shade.
Tisha T
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Spot was not level so plan for this. All spots along the river are nice here. Some more shaded than others. Quiet, pretty clean restrooms. They ran out of wood, so problem if you try to abide by the rule “do not bring own.” Love staying here.
Vincent S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Very nice, quiet campground along the beautiful Metolius River. Our site #21 had a trail just steps away from the water. It had morning shade and mid-morning and afternoon sun so our solar panels brought our batteries up to 100% by 5pm.
Tom F
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Hadn't been to this particular site before, but it proved to be really nice. That is till the wind came up and blew our awning off, no fault of the campground just unexpected.
Tisha T
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Nice spot, close to water and vault toilet. Bring levels as most spots need adjusting. River access, quiet spot, with some shade.
Tisha T
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Spot was not level so plan for this. All spots along the river are nice here. Some more shaded than others. Quiet, pretty clean restrooms. They ran out of wood, so problem if you try to abide by the rule “do not bring own.” Love staying here.
Vincent S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Very nice, quiet campground along the beautiful Metolius River. Our site #21 had a trail just steps away from the water. It had morning shade and mid-morning and afternoon sun so our solar panels brought our batteries up to 100% by 5pm.
Michael B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
This is such a calm and peaceful campground, and we enjoy returning every year. We have been visiting the area for over 50 years and will continue to do so.
Michael B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
This is such a calm and peaceful campground, and we enjoy returning every year. We have been visiting the area for over 50 years and will continue to do so.
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.
Elevation: 897 feet
19 mi drive to downtown Sisters (about 26 min)
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Last updated: September 9, 2026
