Smiling River Campground

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

28 total sites

RV Sites

28 sites

About Smiling River Campground

Nestled in Deschutes National Forest, Smiling River Campground offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.

Number of accommodations: 28

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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28 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 002, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 006, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 007, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 011, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 013, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 016, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 017, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 018, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 019, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 022, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 023, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 024, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 025, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 028, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 030, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 031, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
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🚐 032, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups

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.

Review Summary

4.3
367 reviews
5
54.0%
198
4
27.8%
102
3
11.2%
41
2
4.9%
18
1
2.2%
8

Rodney G

Verified

September 8, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Nice, spacious site with access to river.

Christie M

Verified

September 2, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful, private, safe campsite. We enjoyed the quiet, the river trail, the proximity to Camp Sherman's well-stocked store. All-round great experience.

Laurie M

Verified

September 2, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

4

Nice Campground. Nice Host Riverside sites have a hiking trail that runs along side them so not much privacy

Christie M

Verified

September 2, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful, private, safe campsite. We enjoyed the quiet, the river trail, the proximity to Camp Sherman's well-stocked store. All-round great experience.

Laurie M

Verified

September 2, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

4

Nice Campground. Nice Host Riverside sites have a hiking trail that runs along side them so not much privacy

Julie H

Verified

August 26, 2021 Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

4

Always a great camping trip!

Julie H

Verified

August 26, 2021 Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

4

Always a great camping trip!

Toni P

Verified

August 25, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

4

Though we were away from the river, the spaces are large and have a lot of privacy.

Toni P

Verified

August 25, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

4

Though we were away from the river, the spaces are large and have a lot of privacy.

Virginia T

Verified

August 23, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

4

No comments on site

Location Smiling River Campground

Address:
Po Box 249
Sisters, OR, 97759
United States

Highway access

Smiling River Campground is located approximately 20 miles from US Highway 20, which provides access to the area.

Elevation: 897 feet

Distance to downtown

19 mi drive to downtown Sisters (about 26 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 9, 2026

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