Upper Soda Springs Campground
Closed — Closed for the 2025 season due to Reds Meadow Road reconstruction. The road is completely closed from October 5, 2025 through December 31, 2025. The campground typically operates summer only and is expected to reopen in 2026 after reconstruction is complete.
Stay Limits, Parking, and Developed Recreation Site Use
This forest order was put in place to protect natural resources and promote public safety.
Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project
www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/projects/reds-meadow-road-reconstruction
Wilderness Use Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the portions of the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover, and Golden Trout Wildernesses located in the Inyo National Forest.
Mount Whitney Zone Access Restrictions
This forest order prohibits recreating in the Mount Whitney Zone to provide for public safety and protect natural resources.
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown on the Exhibits.
Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown in the Exhibits.
Reds Meadow Road Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits being on the entirety of Reds Meadow Road to provide public safety during the 2025 reconstruction season.
ESCCRP Project Area Closure
This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the ESCRRP project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond.
Inn Fire Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits entrance into the Inn Fire Area Closure to protect public health and safety from environmental hazards, wildfire, and wildfire suppression operations.
Hot Creek Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating in Hot Creek within the Mammoth Ranger District.
Goat Prohibition Order
This Forest Order prohibits possessing or storing a goat within the Inyo National Forest Goat Prohibition Area.
Mammoth Mill Site Area and Trail Closure
This Forest Order prohibits recreating, entering or being in the Mammoth Mill Site Closure Area and the Mammoth Stamp Mill Trail.
B&B Mine Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the B&B Mine and Mill Site Closure Area.
Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits food and refuse in locations in Exhibits A and C-J, unless stored in a bear-resistant container.
About
Upper Soda Springs Campground is a 28-site campground nestled in the scenic Reds Meadow Valley of Inyo National Forest at 7,700 feet elevation. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is accessible only during summer months via Reds Meadow Road, a narrow single-lane route that traverses past Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge and Minaret Vista Station. The campground experiences heavy bear activity, and strict food storage protocols are enforced. Each site is equipped with a bear-proof locker measuring 48"x30"x36", and all food, trash, and scented items must be stored properly. Campers who drive into Reds Meadow Valley are subject to an amenity fee. Hand-pump drinking water is available on-site. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire pit, with vault toilets serving the campground. The area provides excellent access to hiking trails and attractions including Rainbow Falls, making it a popular destination during peak season. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sites cost $32 per night with an additional $10 fee per extra vehicle.
Directions
Take US 395 to State Highway 203. Head west through the town of Mammoth Lakes. At the 2nd traffic light, turn right onto Minaret Road and continue up the mountain past Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge and Minaret Vista Station. Note: Reds Meadow Road is a narrow, single-lane road only accessible in summer.
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Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| 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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