About Smiling River Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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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
Nora A
June 29, 2020
Having no water was a nuisance and the bathrooms were a bit more smelly than usual.
Otherwise it was beautiful.
Nora A
June 29, 2020
Having no water was a nuisance and the bathrooms were a bit more smelly than usual.
Otherwise it was beautiful.
Janice G
VerifiedJune 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
A great location for both hiking and biking.
Janice G
VerifiedJune 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
A great location for both hiking and biking.
Jim R
VerifiedJune 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Our campsite was broken into and $400 worth of fishing equipment was stolen. Never had that happen before. Lock your stuff up if you go to this campgrouynd.
Jim R
VerifiedJune 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Our campsite was broken into and $400 worth of fishing equipment was stolen. Never had that happen before. Lock your stuff up if you go to this campgrouynd.
Paula S
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Nice big spots, not too close to one another- beautiful campground
Paula S
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Nice big spots, not too close to one another- beautiful campground
Paul Jeani E
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Do not camp near the toilets if at all possible. Our site was great but smell of toilet really distracted from the overall experience. The campground was well kept and employees were friendly.
Paul Jeani E
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Do not camp near the toilets if at all possible. Our site was great but smell of toilet really distracted from the overall experience. The campground was well kept and employees were friendly.
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
