About Smiling River Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
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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
Phyllis W
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We always love it here! The campground is clean and well kept. We've been camping here for over 45 years. Wouldn't be summer without a trip to the Metolious!
Phyllis W
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We always love it here! The campground is clean and well kept. We've been camping here for over 45 years. Wouldn't be summer without a trip to the Metolious!
theresa s
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We had a wonderful time! Our camp host was a really nice guy. Sites and toilets were kept clean. We will see you again next year!
Pamela W
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Love camping on the river. Campground was very quiet and everyone was pleasant.
Too many flies in the vault toilet along with being smelly. Need to check the toilet paper more often on busy weekend.
theresa s
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We had a wonderful time! Our camp host was a really nice guy. Sites and toilets were kept clean. We will see you again next year!
Pamela W
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Love camping on the river. Campground was very quiet and everyone was pleasant.
Too many flies in the vault toilet along with being smelly. Need to check the toilet paper more often on busy weekend.
James K
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The host is very diligent at keeping the campground & vaults super neat, tidy, and clean. He is also very personable. My stay was relaxing & pleasant. "I'll be back."
James K
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The host is very diligent at keeping the campground & vaults super neat, tidy, and clean. He is also very personable. My stay was relaxing & pleasant. "I'll be back."
Debbie S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campsite. Our favorite. The camp host was so nice, professional and helpful. Wish this campsite was opened all year!!!
Debbie S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campsite. Our favorite. The camp host was so nice, professional and helpful. Wish this campsite was opened all year!!!
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
