Smiling River Campground

Campground · Oregon ·

Deschutes National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,924 ft
Elevation

The facts

  • Season: Tentative Opening: May 2, 2025 – October 12, 2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

USDA Forest Service's own page

Getting there

44.47517, -121.63618 · 44°28'30.6"N 121°38'10.2"W

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Fees and stay limits

Single Campsite Rate: $29/night; Premium Campsite Rate: $31/night; One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00

From USDA Forest Service, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Smiling River Campground

Can you reserve a site at Smiling River Campground?
No. Smiling River Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Single Campsite Rate: $29/night
  • Premium Campsite Rate: $31/night
  • One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00

Restrictions:

  • 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.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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