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About Smiling River Campground
Number of accommodations: 28
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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.
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
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!!!
Mike H
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Camp host was only on duty a few hours of the day. Would post signs saying off duty. Told me I was not able to fill my trailer with water, which I have done every year there for over 20+years. He said his “bosses” said it could contaminate water supply at campground. Bathrooms were not clean compared to previous years. Other than that still the best place in the world.
Mike H
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Camp host was only on duty a few hours of the day. Would post signs saying off duty. Told me I was not able to fill my trailer with water, which I have done every year there for over 20+years. He said his “bosses” said it could contaminate water supply at campground. Bathrooms were not clean compared to previous years. Other than that still the best place in the world.
Scot T
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
Stayed at site 15 over July 4 weekend. Has a bit of a grade toward the river, not horrible though. Minimal river entry, and the water is swift and very cold. Christian is a friendly camp host and dropped by each day to ensure we had what we needed (firewood, clean toilets, areas of interest). The vault toilets were kept very clean too. Near enough to the camp store to ride bikes, but not to walk. Sites are spread out enough for privacy and have decent shade.
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.
Elevation: 897 feet
19 mi drive to downtown Sisters (about 26 min)
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Last updated: September 9, 2026
