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About Smiling River Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
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- Potable Water
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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
Monika M
VerifiedJune 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The area is beautiful! Amazing scenery!
Monika M
VerifiedJune 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The area is beautiful! Amazing scenery!
Mike F
VerifiedJune 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great site close to the river. Lots of privacy. The only issue we could not put the awning all the way out because of the location of a big tree. If we had been tent camping, or had a trailer that was smaller this site would be 5 stars
Mike F
VerifiedJune 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great site close to the river. Lots of privacy. The only issue we could not put the awning all the way out because of the location of a big tree. If we had been tent camping, or had a trailer that was smaller this site would be 5 stars
Jane K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
clean, well stocked pit toilets. Campsites well maintained, in fact there were markings in the dirt where the site had been raked clean. We wanted to switch sites upon arrival and the host helped us do that.
GERDA E
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Its very lovely to be off the grid for the duration. A store is one mile away, a beautiful trail along the Metolius river. Birding was great, including the Merganser with her ducklings.
Jane K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
clean, well stocked pit toilets. Campsites well maintained, in fact there were markings in the dirt where the site had been raked clean. We wanted to switch sites upon arrival and the host helped us do that.
GERDA E
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Its very lovely to be off the grid for the duration. A store is one mile away, a beautiful trail along the Metolius river. Birding was great, including the Merganser with her ducklings.
Robert P
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Well-run campground. Toilets were primitive, but regularly cleaned. Sites were tidy. Scenery was lovely. Other campers were courteous.
Robert P
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Well-run campground. Toilets were primitive, but regularly cleaned. Sites were tidy. Scenery was lovely. Other campers were courteous.
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
