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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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4.3
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July 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.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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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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