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SOQUEL CAMPGROUND

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
May - November
Reservations
recreation.gov
Phone
559-642-3212
Nearest dump station
Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 92.7 mi
Nearest water fill
Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 93.2 mi
Coordinates
37.4079, -119.5636
Last verified
September 19, 2026
37.4079° N · 119.5636° W
Last verifiedSeptember 19, 2026

About this place

Overview 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. 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. Facilities Each site has a dirt parking spur, picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Vault toilets are provided, but drinking water is not available. Campers must bring their own supply. 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. Nearby Attractions 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. 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.

From the USFS.Official page

Is SOQUEL CAMPGROUND free?

No. SOQUEL CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to SOQUEL CAMPGROUND?

Take Hwy 41 north from Fresno; continue thru Oakhurst to Sky Ranch Road (6S10), which is also Forest Road 10, follow signs toward Nelder Grove and Soquel Meadow. Turn right and travel east 8.2 miles to Road 6S40. Turn right and travel 5/10 of a mile to Soquel Campground.

What are the rules at SOQUEL CAMPGROUND?

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 minumum stay on holidays. Maximum stay = 14 daysMaximun vehicle length = 20 footMaximum group size = 6 per site

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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