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382 reviews
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.
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June 10, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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!
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June 10, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
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!
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June 12, 2021
Clean and quiet
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June 12, 2021
Clean and quiet
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June 16, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The camp host was wonderful, I believe her name is Nancy. We look forward to camping there in September.
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June 16, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
The camp host was wonderful, I believe her name is Nancy. We look forward to camping there in September.
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June 18, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Smiling River is a beautiful campground. Dry camping, most sites are well separated from other sites, beautiful river, lovely trail along both sides of the river, 3.5 mi down-stream is a fish hatchery well worth seeing. one+ mile up-stream is the Camp Sherman store and a great Mexican restaurant "Hola".
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June 18, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Smiling River is a beautiful campground. Dry camping, most sites are well separated from other sites, beautiful river, lovely trail along both sides of the river, 3.5 mi down-stream is a fish hatchery well worth seeing. one+ mile up-stream is the Camp Sherman store and a great Mexican restaurant "Hola".
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June 20, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We always enjoy the Camp Sherman area, even if the weather is not cooperative. Campsite was clean, camp host friendly, the area is quiet and very schenic.
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June 20, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We always enjoy the Camp Sherman area, even if the weather is not cooperative. Campsite was clean, camp host friendly, the area is quiet and very schenic.
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Po Box 249, Sisters, OR 97759 United States
Elevation: 897 ft
Smiling River Campground is located approximately 20 miles from US Highway 20, which provides access to the area.
Last updated: November 3, 2026
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Population: 3,022
Nearby city: Bend, OR
Approx. 34 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 3,186 ft
Sisters, OR
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