Soda Springs Campground
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Amenities & rules
Soda Spring Campground is a small, rustic site located at the end of Forest Road 4510.052 in a stand of Douglas fir, western hemlock, and silver fir. The Campground has 7 sites suitable for tent camping, pickup campers, or smaller trailers. Sites have moderate screening and are not crowded. There is one old-style double vault toilet and an information board. All sites have tables and fire rings with grill feature. This campground tends to be lightly used and quiet, with only minor local traffic. The access route is moderately steep single lane with occasional pullouts. Larger trailers are not recommended. Summit Creek is nearby but not visible from the campground, and there are a number of dispersed sites along the creek in the area. Local attraction is a small soda spring, site of old bottling facility. No structures remain. The Cowlitz Trail #44 trailhead is located in the campground, providing access to the adjacent William O. Douglas Wilderness.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
| Area | Recreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 45.92° N, 121.91° W. Call the office before you drive. |
Fire nearby
- WildfireHigh Lava
10 mi from the campground · 2,899 acres · 95% contained
- PrescribedTracy Hill Rx
28 mi from the campground · 28 acres
- PrescribedTop Of The World Rx
28 mi from the campground
- WildfireGrasshopper
50 mi from the campground · 93,972 acres · 98% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Soda Springs Campground?
No. Soda Springs Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How many sites does Soda Springs Campground have?
7 sites.
Source: Site mix