About Smiling River Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
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Reviews (340)
What Guests Are Saying
Smiling River Campground is highly praised for its clean, quiet, and beautiful setting along the Metolious River, making it a favorite destination for many campers. The campground offers a variety of recreational activities and easy access to nearby amenities. While some reviews mention issues with bathroom maintenance and occasional nuisances like flies, the overall experience is positive, highlighting the friendly camp host and well-kept facilities.
What Guests Are Saying
Smiling River Campground is highly praised for its clean, quiet, and beautiful setting along the Metolious River, making it a favorite destination for many campers. The campground offers a variety of recreational activities and easy access to nearby amenities. While some reviews mention issues with bathroom maintenance and occasional nuisances like flies, the overall experience is positive, highlighting the friendly camp host and well-kept facilities.
Review Summary
Mark R
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Always like coming here. A little hot though.
Mark R
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Always like coming here. A little hot though.
Carol S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground - right on the river!
Nicholas L
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Location is perfect. The camp host was particularly helpful!
Carol S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground - right on the river!
Nicholas L
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Location is perfect. The camp host was particularly helpful!
James P
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great Host. Smiling River had a mix of tent, small and medium Campers. Only one night for 2 hours did one person use a generator.
I was able to charge sufficiently with solar panels and still have nice shade
James P
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great Host. Smiling River had a mix of tent, small and medium Campers. Only one night for 2 hours did one person use a generator.
I was able to charge sufficiently with solar panels and still have nice shade
Hassan A
July 5, 2021
Had a great time! And the host was really cool !
Hassan A
July 5, 2021
Had a great time! And the host was really cool !
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.4933 / -121.641
Elevation: 897 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
