Smiling River Campground

Po Box 249, Sisters, Oregon, United States
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SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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About Smiling River Campground

Nestled in Deschutes National Forest, Smiling River Campground offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities.

Available sites

28 total sites
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Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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28 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 017, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 018, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 022, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 023, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 024, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 025, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

382 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

Overall rating

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4 stars 27.5% (105)
3 stars 11.0% (42)
2 stars 4.7% (18)
1 star 2.4% (9)

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Pat T

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July 30, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

Nice campground. Camp hosts were friendly. Campsite dusty. Outhouse smelly, but made worse by people not propping door open and leaving lid up.

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Pat T

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July 30, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

Nice campground. Camp hosts were friendly. Campsite dusty. Outhouse smelly, but made worse by people not propping door open and leaving lid up.

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THOMAS S

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July 22, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

Camping at the Metolius is always special!
Site #9 is very secluded and private!

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THOMAS S

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July 22, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

Camping at the Metolius is always special!
Site #9 is very secluded and private!

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Tammie G

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July 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.

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Tammie G

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July 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.

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Location & Directions for Smiling River Campground

Po Box 249, Sisters, OR 97759 United States

Elevation: 897 ft

Nearest town

Sisters, OR - 19 mi

About 26 min to downtown

Highway access

Smiling River Campground is located approximately 20 miles from US Highway 20, which provides access to the area.

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