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About Smiling River Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
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Nearby
Hiking
Year-round
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- Potable Water
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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.
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
Greg D
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Site was great. Toilets across from site #14 were nasty smelling inside and out. When the wind was right (should say wrong) we smelled it really bad in our site. We almost left a night early and went home it was so bad. Absolutely horrid smelling. Other campers said the same thing.
Leigh S
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great campsite, very clean and well maintained. We had a great time!
Gary C
VerifiedJune 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
5 great days on the river. can't wait to go back.
michael o
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great sites clean bathrooms
Kimberly F
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Absolutely divine. Campground is clean & well maintained. Camp host is helpful & friendly. Campsites are spacious & private. Proximity to nature trails and many sites are right on the river. Wonderful campground!
Christopher C
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Even a little rain did not hinder this trip. Love this campground.
Linda H
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Clean, quiet campground. Site was a nice size and right on the river. We love camping at the Metolius. Have done so many times and will be back for sure.
Michael B
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We typically go camping 4 times during the summer months and Smiling River is my personal favorite place to camp. It is always clean, quiet and peaceful, even during the busy summer months.
Michael B
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We typically go camping 4 times during the summer months and Smiling River is my personal favorite place to camp. It is always clean, quiet and peaceful, even during the busy summer months.
Dannette F
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Quiet and clean campground. Absolutely love the Metolious River!
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.
Elevation: 897 feet
19 mi drive to downtown Sisters (about 26 min)
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Last updated: September 9, 2026
