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
Laurie B
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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Dennis E
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We have been meeting friends every year for 40 years already mg the river at a prescribed time give or take.
The reservation system works for people with time on their hands and are organized.
It's tougher for others. The system leaves campsites vacant that wouldn't be in January be with FF available
Laurie B
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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Dennis E
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We have been meeting friends every year for 40 years already mg the river at a prescribed time give or take.
The reservation system works for people with time on their hands and are organized.
It's tougher for others. The system leaves campsites vacant that wouldn't be in January be with FF available
Merryl M
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful spot!
Merryl M
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful spot!
joan s
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The beautiful Metolius River! We saw an Osprey flying down river with a fish in it's talons, a kingfisher flying up river, a white headed woodpecker and the best of all: an otter feeding for 45 minutes right in front of our campsite.
joan s
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The beautiful Metolius River! We saw an Osprey flying down river with a fish in it's talons, a kingfisher flying up river, a white headed woodpecker and the best of all: an otter feeding for 45 minutes right in front of our campsite.
Christina L
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Camp host was outstanding in all interactions with us during our stay. She made this visit super! Thanks to her.
Christina L
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Camp host was outstanding in all interactions with us during our stay. She made this visit super! Thanks to her.
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
