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SODA CREEK CAMPGROUND

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Reservations
recreation.gov
Phone
541-323-1746
Coordinates
44.0255, -121.7268
Last verified
September 19, 2026
44.0255° N · 121.7268° W
Last verifiedSeptember 19, 2026

About this place

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.

From the USFS.Official page

Is SODA CREEK CAMPGROUND free?

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

How do I get to SODA CREEK CAMPGROUND?

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

What are the rules at SODA CREEK CAMPGROUND?

Maximum site spur length is 30 feet. No motorboats on Sparks Lake.

Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

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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