Smiling River Campground
This campground offers opportunities to fly fish, provides access to trails, and is just one mile north of the Camp Sherman Store.
Find a map of this campground here.
Water System The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, or upon the campground closing, whichever is earlier, to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereGeneral Information
Tentative Opening: May 1, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates. This campground will be closing at noon on October 11, 2026, and the last night to reserve a campsite is October 10, 2026.
- Maximum site spur length is 50 feet.
- The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, or upon the campground closing, whichever, is earlier to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures.
- Single Campsite Rate: $29/night
- Premium Campsite Rate: $31/night
- One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00
NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees: - A 50 percent discount on the fee for a single camping unit. This discount does not apply to use of a cabin, lookout, double camping unit, triple camping unit, group camping unit, extra vehicle fees, or any additional camping units and separately charged utility, water, hook-up or day use fees.
Address: 201 N. Pine Street Sisters, OR 97759
Phone: (541) 549-7700
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m., closed 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. for lunch (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.47517
Longitude: -121.63611
Directions
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.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is available at this site.
