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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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July 4, 2025 Stayed at: 022, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
I a want to commend Kristen (not sure on spelling) the camp host at Smiling River Campground. We stayed at site 22 for two and witnessed the diligent work he performed. Spoke to him a number of times and felt very welcomed. Please note that you have a very good employee!
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July 4, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground. A few too many generators running incessantly. Wish I understood why those folks don’t stay home to watch TV in their AC cooled homes and eat their microwaved meals. 😜
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July 4, 2025 Stayed at: 022, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
I a want to commend Kristen (not sure on spelling) the camp host at Smiling River Campground. We stayed at site 22 for two and witnessed the diligent work he performed. Spoke to him a number of times and felt very welcomed. Please note that you have a very good employee!
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July 4, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground. A few too many generators running incessantly. Wish I understood why those folks don’t stay home to watch TV in their AC cooled homes and eat their microwaved meals. 😜
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July 7, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Nice, straightforward campground. Vault toilets and potable water spigots. Friendly host. Our site (#12) was okay. Nice privacy from neighbors but the riverside trail went right along the edge of the site so lots of passersby. Couldn't actually see the river from the site due to bushes, but the sound was nice. Occasional toilet smells when the wind blew the wrong direction since the toilet was very close. Could fit ~3 tents in the site if they weren't too large. Overall would stay again.
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July 7, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Nice, straightforward campground. Vault toilets and potable water spigots. Friendly host. Our site (#12) was okay. Nice privacy from neighbors but the riverside trail went right along the edge of the site so lots of passersby. Couldn't actually see the river from the site due to bushes, but the sound was nice. Occasional toilet smells when the wind blew the wrong direction since the toilet was very close. Could fit ~3 tents in the site if they weren't too large. Overall would stay again.
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July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Stayed at site 15 over July 4 weekend. Has a bit of a grade toward the river, not horrible though. Minimal river entry, and the water is swift and very cold. Christian is a friendly camp host and dropped by each day to ensure we had what we needed (firewood, clean toilets, areas of interest). The vault toilets were kept very clean too. Near enough to the camp store to ride bikes, but not to walk. Sites are spread out enough for privacy and have decent shade.
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July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Stayed at site 15 over July 4 weekend. Has a bit of a grade toward the river, not horrible though. Minimal river entry, and the water is swift and very cold. Christian is a friendly camp host and dropped by each day to ensure we had what we needed (firewood, clean toilets, areas of interest). The vault toilets were kept very clean too. Near enough to the camp store to ride bikes, but not to walk. Sites are spread out enough for privacy and have decent shade.
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July 15, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Camp host was only on duty a few hours of the day. Would post signs saying off duty. Told me I was not able to fill my trailer with water, which I have done every year there for over 20+years. He said his “bosses” said it could contaminate water supply at campground. Bathrooms were not clean compared to previous years. Other than that still the best place in the world.
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July 15, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Camp host was only on duty a few hours of the day. Would post signs saying off duty. Told me I was not able to fill my trailer with water, which I have done every year there for over 20+years. He said his “bosses” said it could contaminate water supply at campground. Bathrooms were not clean compared to previous years. Other than that still the best place in the world.
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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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