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About Smiling River Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
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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
Bob P
VerifiedJuly 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
I had thieves steal both of my fly equipement the first night. Site 10. These are not other campers but locals who hit the campgrounds every few weeks. It had happened before and sure would have helped had there been a warning sign on the bulletin board. Lock your stuff up. Pretty sad.
Bob P
VerifiedJuly 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
I had thieves steal both of my fly equipement the first night. Site 10. These are not other campers but locals who hit the campgrounds every few weeks. It had happened before and sure would have helped had there been a warning sign on the bulletin board. Lock your stuff up. Pretty sad.
Gary S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great campground!
Gary S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Great campground!
Tammie G
VerifiedJuly 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
I wish the spots had more ground cover, it was very dusty and hard to keep dirt out of our food and coolers. But! We had a great time, the camp hosts were amazing and we will definitely be back. It’s beautiful, things were quiet and most of all the kids had a blast playing in the forest.
Tammie G
VerifiedJuly 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
I wish the spots had more ground cover, it was very dusty and hard to keep dirt out of our food and coolers. But! We had a great time, the camp hosts were amazing and we will definitely be back. It’s beautiful, things were quiet and most of all the kids had a blast playing in the forest.
Chris P
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Wonderful
Chris P
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Wonderful
THOMAS S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Camping at the Metolius is always special!
Site #9 is very secluded and private!
THOMAS S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Camping at the Metolius is always special!
Site #9 is very secluded and private!
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
