Upper Soda Springs Campground
The campground is currently closed due to the Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction project. Only Reds Meadow Campground will operate in the valley for summer 2026, projected to open July 2. Upper Soda Springs Campground is expected to remain closed for the 2026 season.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 31 at 11:02AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches between 7500 and 9500 feet, and up to 18 inches above 9500 feet. Wind gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, Sequoia NP, Upper San Joaquin River, and Yosemite NP outside of the valley. * WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
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.…
Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Road
The Inyo National Forest will be closing the Rock Creek Road from the Rock Creek Pack Station to the Mosquito Flat Trailhead from October 19 – 23. The purpose of the closure is to conduct road maintenance to improve public safety. During the closure, there will be no vehicular access to Mosquito…
About
Upper Soda Springs Campground is a 28-site primitive campground nestled at 7,700 feet in the Reds Meadow Valley of Inyo National Forest, just north of Devils Postpile National Monument. The campground provides access to outstanding high Sierra scenery, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the renowned Rainbow Falls. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Each site includes a picnic table and a mandatory bear-proof locker. This is an active bear area, and all food and scented items must be stored in the lockers. Vault toilets and potable drinking water from a hand pump are available. Campers must dispose of all trash in the bear-proof receptacles provided. Access to Reds Meadow Valley is via a narrow, single-lane road off Minaret Road past Mammoth Mountain. When the mandatory ESTA shuttle bus is operating during peak summer season, visitors must park at Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge and ride the shuttle into the valley unless they have a valid camping registration.
Directions
From US 395, take State Highway 203 west through Mammoth Lakes. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Minaret Road and continue past Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge and Minaret Vista Station. During mandatory shuttle periods, park at Main Lodge and take the ESTA shuttle into Reds Meadow Valley.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 924-5500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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