Soquel Campground
Open for the season through November. Reservations are site-specific via Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 14 days. Fire restrictions may be imposed during hot, dry weather.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
SNF Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Forest Order No. 05-15-00-26-01 will be effective from March 25, 2026, through July 27, 2026. It allows for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails and supersedes Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-19.
Occupancy limitations
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order 05-15-00-25-20 to address occupancy limitations and challenges caused by extended stays and unattended property, which can lead to resource damage, safety hazards, and reduced access for other visitors. The order prohibits camping, parking, or…
Temporary Fire Restrictions from Order 05-15-00-25-07 Lifted
Effective October 11, 2025, the Sierra National Forest is lifting temporary fire restrictions placed into effect by Forest Order 05-15-00-25-07 on June 27, 2025. Criteria for enacting and the lifting of fire restrictions through forest orders are based on National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)…
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Wilderness use restrictions within the Ansel Adams, John Muir, Kaiser, Dinkey Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses located in the Sierra National Forest
Food Refuse Storage Order
Possessing or storing any food or refuse within a Developed Recreation Site in a manner that allows bears or other wildlife to gain access is prohibited
About
Soquel Campground sits on the banks of Willow Creek in the Highway 41 Corridor of Sierra National Forest's Bass Lake Ranger District. The 21 sites are divided between two loops, shaded by pine and fir trees, and can accommodate tents and small trailers up to 20 feet. Each site features a dirt parking spur, picnic table, and campfire ring with grill. A campground host is on-site and firewood is available for purchase. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets but no potable water. Campers must bring their own water supply. The area is bear country, so proper food storage is required. The campground provides access to nearby trails including the Lewis Creek National Recreation Trail and Miami Motorcycle Trails. The Shadow of the Giants, a 1-mile loop through a grove of giant sequoias, is a short drive north. Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad are popular day trips from the area.
Directions
From Fresno, take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst. Turn east onto Sky Ranch Road (Road 632/6S10). Travel approximately 8 miles to Forest Road 6S40. Turn right and travel 0.5 miles to Soquel Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $41 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 877-2218 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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