RV site details
- Big rigs
From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list hookups or amperage or dump or sewer service. Call (541) 323-1746 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.
About SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND
SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND is a public campground in SISTERS, OR. It has 36 campsites. 28 sites can be reserved. 8 sites are first come, first served.
Nestled in Deschutes National Forest, Smiling River Campground offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities. Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational activities for visitors.
For anglers, the spring-fed Metolius river offers a stunning setting for fly-fishing. Its clear, cold water supports rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout and kokanee salmon.
For day hikers and backpackers, the area offers a wide variety of scenic terrain, ranging from riverside trails to routes in subalpine forests. Smiling River Campground offers sites that accommodate both tent and RV camping, however hookups are not available.
Picnic areas, trails and scenic overlooks, along with the conveniences of firewood, drinking water and flush toilets, give visitors the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while still having many of the conveniences of home. Many sites at this campground look out to Metolius River, a tributary of the Deschutes River.
Policies and details
- Roads: Back-In, Back-in, Gravel, and Pull-Through
Location
PO BOX 249, SISTERS, OR 97759
About 28 miles northwest of Redmond, OR
Elevation 2,946 ft
Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.
Setting and recreation
The official listing describes SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND in a setting associated with forest and river. For trip planning, the source identifies Fishing and Hiking among the recreation options at or near this SISTERS campground.