Smiling River Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.4752, -121.6361
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The campsites in this site are more heavily used during the midweek than other areas along Metolius River. However, with ample campsites along the river, it is rare for all the sites to be taken even on the busiest weekend. This campground offers opportunities to fly fish, provides access to trails, and is just one mile north of the Camp Sherman Store.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Smiling River Campground free?
No. Smiling River Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Smiling River Campground?
From Sisters, OR: Travel 9.6 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 6.1 miles north on Forest Road 14, then; 1 mile north on Forest Road 1419.
What are the rules at Smiling River Campground?
Maximum site spur length is 50 feet.
Nearby
- Allingham Campground0.3 mi
- PINE REST CAMPGROUND0.5 mi
- CAMP SHERMAN CAMPGROUND0.5 mi
- GORGE CAMPGROUND0.7 mi
- Camp Sherman Campground0.8 mi
- ALLINGHAM CAMPGROUND0.9 mi
- SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND1.3 mi
- Riverside Campground (Deschutes National Forest, OR)1.4 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
