Smiling River Campground
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At a Glance
About Smiling River Campground
Smiling River Campground is a national park campground at Deschutes National Forest in Jefferson County, Oregon. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Smiling River Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 100 ft. Campers rate it 4.4/5 across 66 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Deschutes National Forest include Allingham Campground, Lower Canyon Creek Campground, Gorge Campground, Camp Sherman Campground and Pine Rest Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 63 · 2024: 101 · 2025: 94
Location
Address
Sisters, Oregon
Coordinates
44.4933, -121.6406
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 370 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Allingham Campground
Deschutes National Forest
Lower Canyon Creek Campground
Deschutes National Forest
Gorge Campground
Deschutes National Forest
Camp Sherman Campground
Deschutes National Forest
Pine Rest Campground
Deschutes National Forest
Allen Springs Campground
Deschutes National Forest
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Smiling River Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Smiling River Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Smiling River Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Smiling River Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Smiling River Campground right now?
Smiling River Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Smiling River Campground?
Campsite Tonight monitors Smiling River Campground for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 25 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Where is Smiling River Campground located?
Smiling River Campground is located in Deschutes National Forest, near Sisters, Oregon.
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