State Park
Soda Creek Campground
Deschutes National Forest · Bend, OR
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About
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. ADA Access: N
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Soda Creek Campground
Trail
Sparks Lake Trail
Oregon
19.5 mi2,005 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Soda Creek Trail
Oregon
7.7 mi1,309 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Green Lakes and Soda Creek Loop
Oregon
13.1 mi2,733 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Morraine Lake
Oregon
7.0 mi1,375 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Green Lakes
Oregon
9.1 mi1,657 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Ray Atkeson Memorial Trail
Oregon
2.3 mi174 ftgain
Easy
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