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.
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
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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