Smiling River Campground

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

28 total sites

RV Sites

28 sites

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.

Number of accommodations: 28

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

28 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 002, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 003, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 006, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 007, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 009, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 010, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 011, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 013, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 016, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 017, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 018, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 019, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 021, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 022, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 023, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 024, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 025, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 028, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 029, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 030, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 031, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
🚐 032, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups

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.

Review Summary

4.3
367 reviews
5
54.0%
198
4
27.8%
102
3
11.2%
41
2
4.9%
18
1
2.2%
8

Allison N

Verified

September 8, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful campground with the nicest host. We had to cut our trip short due to emergency evacuation for fires in the area, but we very much enjoyed the time we had at this campground!

Allison N

Verified

September 8, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful campground with the nicest host. We had to cut our trip short due to emergency evacuation for fires in the area, but we very much enjoyed the time we had at this campground!

George S

Verified

September 14, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Nice camp ground, had a great time. Will be coming back

George S

Verified

September 14, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Nice camp ground, had a great time. Will be coming back

Steve P

Verified

June 8, 2021 Stayed at: 028, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

This is our favorite campground. We don't fish, but take long walks on the great trails every day.

Steve P

Verified

June 8, 2021 Stayed at: 028, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

This is our favorite campground. We don't fish, but take long walks on the great trails every day.

Hadley M

Verified

June 9, 2021 Stayed at: 025, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Always great

Hadley M

Verified

June 9, 2021 Stayed at: 025, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

Always great

Vicki P

Verified

June 10, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

The campground is being well maintained. I am a tent camper and fortunately both site on either side of me were tenting too so it was very quiet. The river-adjacent sites can't be beat!

Vicki P

Verified

June 10, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND

5

The campground is being well maintained. I am a tent camper and fortunately both site on either side of me were tenting too so it was very quiet. The river-adjacent sites can't be beat!

Location Smiling River Campground

Address:
Po Box 249
Sisters, OR, 97759
United States

Highway access

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

Elevation: 897 feet

Distance to downtown

19 mi drive to downtown Sisters (about 26 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 9, 2026

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