Soda Creek Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically opens late May and closes late September, weather dependent. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
Soda Creek Campground is a small, intimate campground located where Soda Creek meanders across an open meadow before emptying into Sparks Lake. Situated along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway in the Deschutes National Forest, the campground provides easy access to one of Central Oregon's most photogenic alpine lakes. The campground has 10 sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets are available, but campers must bring their own water as none is provided on site. Most sites are best suited for tent camping or smaller vehicles, with a maximum site spur length of 40 feet accommodating limited RV use. Sparks Lake, fed by snowmelt streams from Broken Top, rests atop a porous volcanic lakebed that causes water levels to drop throughout summer. No motorboats are permitted, making it ideal for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. The nearby accessible Ray Atkeson Trailhead leads through lava channels and lodgepole pines to one of the most iconic viewpoints in Central Oregon.
Directions
From Bend, travel 26.2 miles west on Cascade Lakes Highway (Highway 46).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 383-5300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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