Smiling River Campground
Hosted by USDA Forest Service
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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 activities. 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. The campground offers sites that accommodate both tent and RV camping, though 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 look out to the Metolius River, a tributary of the Deschutes. The headwaters are at Metolius Springs at the base of Black Butte, a 3,076-foot cinder cone, and the clear, cold river flows north from the springs through diverse coniferous forest and a landscape of volcanic activity. The area provides habitat for mammals such as mule deer, coyote and cougar, and migratory birds and native fish also call it home. The Metolius-Windigo Trail, open to hikers, bikers and horses, is more than 100 miles in length and begins near the Metolius River headwaters west of the town of Sisters, Oregon. It was created in the 1980s primarily to serve long-distance horse riders seeking an alternative to the Pacific Crest Trail. Lava Lands Visitor Center in Bend offers interpretive programs and exhibits on the diverse landscape and history of the area.
- Pet friendly
Location
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SMILING RIVER CAMPGROUND · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 6
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 30
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
Campsites35
Sisters, OR
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Amenities
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Site features
Driveway surface
Gravel
Max vehicle length
Typically 30 ft, up to 40 ft
Proximity to water
Riverfront
RV
Typically 30 ft, up to 40 ft
Tent
Typically 30 ft, up to 40 ft
Trailer
Typically 30 ft, up to 40 ft
Biking
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Rules & policies
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
People per site
Up to 6
Vehicles per site
Up to 1
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
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