Soquel Campground
Soquel Campground consists of two loops on the banks of Willow Creek. The primitive sites are well-shaded by pine and fir trees and can accommodate small trailers and tents. Reservations for this campground are now site-specific.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 21 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
19 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Back-in | 6 / 1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Back-in | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 3 | 1 | Back-in | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 4 | 1 | Back-in | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 5 | 1 | Back-in | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 6 | 1 | Back-in | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 7 | 1 | Back-in | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 8 | 1 | Back-in | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 9 | 1 | Back-in | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 10 | 1 | Back-in | 6 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Each site has a dirt parking spur, picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Campers must bring their own supply.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | Sierra National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $27.03 ($30.00) per night, single site $54.05 ($60.00) per night, double site $10.00 per night, per additional vehicle (taxes included) |
| Rules | Reservations can be made up to three days prior to your arrival. There is a two night minimum stay on weekends and the three night minimum stay on holidays. Maximum stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 20 foot Maximum group size = 6 per site |
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Getting there
From Fresno, take Highway 41 north through town of Oakhurst. Take the Sky Ranch Road (Road 632) east for 7 miles, turn southeast on Forest Road 6S40, and travel 1 mile to Soquel Campground.
| Coordinates | 37.4079° N, 119.5636° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Vault toilets are provided, but drinking water is not available.
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
11 mi from the campground · 6,788 acres · 95% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sierra Nevada Trading Company ↗ | 5.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.3 mi |
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Camping at Soquel Campgrounds
Worth a stop
Yosemite National Park is a popular day trip from the area. The historic logging train at Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad is a little closer to the campground. Soquel Campground is just off the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway (Sky Ranch Road), an 83-mile drive past many highlights of Sierra National Forest.
- 2.2 mi
- 4.3 miLewis Creek Trail Nrt Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5.4 miThe Falls Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 5.4 miWestfall Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 10.3 miWawona Visitor Center At Hill's Studio ↗Visitor center
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miSix0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD and 1 more
- 0.4 miGreys0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD and 1 more
- 0.4 miRancho0.4 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, e-bike
- 0.4 miAustin0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD and 1 more
- 1 miArchaic0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1 miTexas0.3 mi trail · ATV, e-bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.2 miShadow Of The Giants Nrt Trailhead ↗Sierra National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Sierra National Forest.
- inSierra National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,418,790 acres
- 12.3 miYosemite Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 704,624 acres
- 13.8 miAnsel Adams Wilderness ↗Wilderness · FS/NPS · 231,619 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Mariposa Grove MuseumBuilding · Wawona · 7.6 mi
- Acting Superintendent's HeadquartersBuilding · Wawona · 10.4 mi
- Hodgdon Homestead CabinBuilding · Wawona · 10.4 mi
Natural features
The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra. Soquel Campground is located in the Highway 41 Corridor of the Bass Lake Ranger District. This area is known for the Nelder Grove of giant sequoias.
Recreation
Trails can be found off Highway 41 west of the campground, including the 3.7-mile Lewis Creek National Recreation Trail and the Miami Motorcycle Trails, a network of forest roads and trails for dirt bikes and off-road vehicles. The Shadow of the Giants, a grove of giant sequoias, is popular 1-mile hike just a short drive north of the campground.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Soquel Campground?
Sites at Soquel Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Soquel Campground?
$27.03 ($30.00) per night, single site $54.05 ($60.00) per night, double site $10.00 per night, per additional vehicle (taxes included)
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Soquel Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Soquel Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Soquel Campground have?
24 sites, including 21 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Soquel Campground?
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Soquel Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Soquel Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Soquel Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Reservations can be made up to three days prior to your arrival.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Soquel Campground?
Trails can be found off Highway 41 west of the campground, including the 3.7-mile Lewis Creek National Recreation Trail and the Miami Motorcycle Trails, a network of forest roads and trails for dirt bikes and off-road vehicles. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Soquel Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Greys Mountain Campground (0.6 mi, first-come), Texas Flats (1.6 mi), and Texas Flat Group Campground (1.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby