Soda Creek Campground

About this site

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 Sparks Lake's clear water and mountainous backdrop make it a popular destination for paddling and photography. 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. Additional Info: 10 campsites equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets available. No potable water; campers must bring their own supply. No electric hookups. Limited RV-friendly sites, most suitable for tents or smaller vehicles. One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site; extra vehicles charged additional fee at campground.

Amenities & access

Maximum vehicle length

40 feet

Contact

• 541-323-1746
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273782

Location

44.024907, -121.728753