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Smiling River Campground

Smiling River CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
36
sites
May–Jun, Aug–Sep
best months

Is Smiling River Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name Smiling River Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Deschutes National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 36 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 2,946 ft
  • Near SistersSisters Ranger District · Deschutes National Forest

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.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Smiling River Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    HOLA

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi
  • If it rains

    Kiwanis club

    Attraction

    In town

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  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Smiling River Campground

    Best months: May–June and August–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 21°

    2. Feb

      44° / 22°

    3. Mar

      51° / 25°

    4. Apr

      57° / 29°

    5. May

      66° / 34°

    6. Jun

      74° / 39°

    7. Jul

      86° / 43°

    8. Aug

      85° / 42°

    9. Sep

      76° / 36°

    10. Oct

      61° / 29°

    11. Nov

      47° / 25°

    12. Dec

      39° / 20°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sisters, OR, 15.1 mi away at 3,180 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Smiling River Campground

36 sites for RV and tent camping

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