Sightseeing & food
| Location | Camp Sherman, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $29–$31/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (169 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 50 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 34 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Smiling River Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Sisters. It lists 34 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 50 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 10 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 007 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (169 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Quiet and clean campground. Absolutely love the Metolious River!”
“This site is really close to the bathroom which was quite smelly. Close to the water but no view. River trail goes right by the site. ”
“What an awesome campground! We had a site right next to the Metolius and a short walk from the bathrooms. The location is great, with the river trail making it very easy to walk the 1.3 miles to the Camp Sherman Store.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
Smiling River Campground sits beside the clear, spring-fed Metolius River in the central Oregon portion of Deschutes National Forest, a setting defined by cold, fast water that issues from Metolius Springs at the base of Black Butte (a 3,076-foot cinder cone) and flows north through conifer forest and volcanic terrain. Many of the 34 campsites look toward the river, offering easy access to one of the region's premier fly-fishing runs rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout and kokanee salmon are all present and to riverside trails that range into higher subalpine forest. Hikers and backpackers will find short walks and longer routes nearby, and the Metolius-Windigo Trail, which begins near the river's headwaters and runs more than 100 miles, invites long-distance riders, hikers and mountain bikers; wildlife in the area includes mule deer, coyote, cougar, migratory birds and native fish that make the river corridor lively year-round. Practical amenities at Smiling River are straightforward and designed for low-impact enjoyment: all 34 sites accommodate both tents and RVs (there are no hookups), and the campground provides picnic areas, trails and scenic overlooks, along with firewood, drinking water and flush toilets. Sites are reservable through Recreation.gov; be aware that once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation. The campground is reached from Sisters by heading northwest on Highway 20 toward Camp Sherman and the Metolius River an easy drive that places you within reach of regional attractions such as the Lava Lands Visitor Center in Bend for interpretive exhibits, and the broader recreational offerings of Deschutes National Forest, including biking, boating, horseback riding and winter sports depending on season.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length |
Picks are 50 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Portland (Portland International (PDX)), about 89 mi straight-line from Smiling River Campground. RV rentals in Portland
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| $29 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $29 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $31 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Smiling River Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
