Soup Springs Campground
The campground operates seasonally from early June through late October, weather permitting. No potable water is available. First-come, first-served only.
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.…
Forest Fire Restrictions 2026 have been lifted as of 09/27/2026
Alturas, Calif., Sept. 25, 2026— Fall is here, and cooler weather conditions have allowed the Modoc National Forest fire restrictions to be lifted as of 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2026.This means forest visitors on the Modoc National Forest may once again have campfires outside of…
Camping Restrictions
Camping 14-day stay limits, group size limit of 8 people per campsite
About
Soup Springs Campground is a lightly-used primitive campground in Modoc National Forest, providing access to the South Warner Wilderness. The campground serves both hikers and equestrians, though horses are not permitted within the campground proper. Corrals are available near the equestrian trailhead, which merges with the hiker trail a short distance from camp to form the Slide Creek Trail. Facilities are minimal but adequate for wilderness staging. Vault toilets and picnic tables are provided, but there is no potable water available on site. Campers must bring all drinking water. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a 14-day stay limit. The area lies within the South Warner Wilderness, offering access to high-elevation terrain in the Warner Mountains. The Jess Valley area nearby has had toxic algal bloom advisories in the Pit River tributaries, so visitors should be aware of water safety concerns in the region.
Directions
From Alturas, drive south on US Highway 395 approximately 18 miles to Likely. Turn east on County Road 64/Jess Valley Road and continue 3.2 miles to the junction of Blue Lake Road and West Warner Road. Turn left (northeast) on West Warner Road for 5 miles to Forest Road 40N24. Turn right on 40N24 and drive 4.5 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 233-5811 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Soup Springs Campground - USFS | |
| Modoc NF Alerts & Notices |
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