Can you reserve a site at Soda Creek Campground?

Yes, Soda Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Soda Creek Campground?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Soda Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Soda Creek Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Soda Creek Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Soda Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Soda Creek Campground — 10 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Soda Creek Campground sits adjacent to Soda Creek as it flows across an open meadow into Sparks Lake.

Recreation

Sparks Lake's clear water and mountainous backdrop make it a popular destination for paddling and photography.

Facilities

Soda Creek Campground can accommodate RV, trailer or tent campers, however, electric hookups are not available. There are limited sites that are RV friendly, with most of the sites suitable for smaller vehicles or tent camping. All sites are equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and the campground has vault toilets available. Campers will need to bring their own water supply.

Natural Features

Sparks Lake, fed by streams originating on the slopes of Broken Top, rests atop a porous, volcanic lakebed. Throughout the summer the lake level decreases as snowmelt declines and water seeps underground into nearby lakes and streams.

Nearby Attractions

The accessible Ray Atkeson Trailhead begins near Sparks Lake Day Use area. The trail winds through lava channels and lodgepole pines. Less than a mile in, visitors will reach the Ray Atkeson Memorial Overlook where they will find one of the most iconic views in Central Oregon.

Visitors can travel the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, a 66-mile drive through the Cascade Range that weaves past snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

The facts

Season: Tentative Opening: May 30, 2025 – September 28, 2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
10 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: Loop 1

Site types

10 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

10 campsites at Soda Creek Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
002	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	36 ft	6	🐾
003	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
004	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	28 ft	6	🐾
005	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	6	🐾
006	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	18 ft	6	🐾
007	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	6	🐾
008	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
009	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
010	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Bend, travel 26.2 miles west on Cascade Lakes Hwy (46).

44.02554, -121.72676 · 44°1'31.9"N 121°43'36.3"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	6.8	4.8	4.6	3.0	2.3	1.1	0.6	0.7	1.1	3.2	6.1	7.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Soda Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Soda Creek Campground?: Yes, Soda Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Soda Creek Campground have?: 10 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Soda Creek Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Soda Creek Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Soda Creek Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Soda Creek Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Soda Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Soda Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Soda Creek Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Campsite Rate: $24/night
One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00

Restrictions:

Maximum site spur length is 40 feet. No motorboats on Sparks Lake.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Soda Creek Campground

Quinn Meadow Horse Camp 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Elk Lake Campground 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mallard Marsh Campground 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Campground - Hosmer Lake (OR) 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Fawn Campground 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Point Campground - Deschutes 5.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sparks Lake Boating Site 1 mi · Facility
Devils Lake 1.9 mi · Facility
Todd Lake Day Use Area/Trailhead 2.2 mi · Facility
Crater Creek Ditch 2.2 mi · Facility
Elk Lake 5 mi · Facility
South Campground 5.3 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-12.

Soda Creek Campground