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
Jim G
VerifiedOctober 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
One our favorite campgrounds. Beautiful Metolius River.
Jim G
VerifiedOctober 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
One our favorite campgrounds. Beautiful Metolius River.
Judith R
VerifiedOctober 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Our campsite #8 was very private with trees and shrubs all around. The only disappointment was that we could hear the river but could not see it directly from our site (although it was a few steps away down a small pathway).
Judith R
VerifiedOctober 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Our campsite #8 was very private with trees and shrubs all around. The only disappointment was that we could hear the river but could not see it directly from our site (although it was a few steps away down a small pathway).
Cliff M
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Smiling River Campground, and the Metolius experience were delightful, as always
Cliff M
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Smiling River Campground, and the Metolius experience were delightful, as always
Anne H
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Smiling River campground is a great campground. What wasn't great, was a couple campers who had their loud generators running most of the day and into the night. I don't go camping to listen to generators. Rules must be enforced as to when and for how long to run a generator or better yet, no generators at all. Also, it would be nice if Rec.gov would enforce the rule that if a reserved spot is not filled within 24, then release that campsite for someone else. Reserved spots are left unattended for days which is not good.
Anne H
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Smiling River campground is a great campground. What wasn't great, was a couple campers who had their loud generators running most of the day and into the night. I don't go camping to listen to generators. Rules must be enforced as to when and for how long to run a generator or better yet, no generators at all. Also, it would be nice if Rec.gov would enforce the rule that if a reserved spot is not filled within 24, then release that campsite for someone else. Reserved spots are left unattended for days which is not good.
Oakley T
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We love this place. It is close to Bend and quiet and beautiful. The only negative aspect is that the guy next to us kept his generator on for hours at a time. There should be a time limit on generator use. Our camp host Becky was awesome!
Oakley T
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
We love this place. It is close to Bend and quiet and beautiful. The only negative aspect is that the guy next to us kept his generator on for hours at a time. There should be a time limit on generator use. Our camp host Becky was awesome!
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
