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Soda Creek Campground

Deschutes National Forest · Bend, OR

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10 Tent10 RV

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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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Recreation.gov
Well reviewed3.8

55 camper reviews on Recreation.gov

Amenities

Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Good Coverage

Average 2.7 of 4 bars · 36 reports across 3 carriers

Uninterrupted voice connection; consistent but possibly weak/slow data service; rare and/or very small drop-outs at site/facility. Signal may not show as full-strength across site/facility. Slower social media photo/video upload speeds.

  • Verizon

    Good Coverage

    2.7/4

    23 reports

  • AT&T

    Good Coverage

    3.0/4

    7 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Good Coverage

    2.5/4

    6 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (10)

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#001

001

Loop Loop 1

Check official pricing Max 6 guests30 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
002
#002

002

Loop Loop 1

Check official pricing Max 6 guests36 ft
CampsiteStandardPull-throughPets OKCampfires
Reserve
003
#003

003

Loop Loop 1

Check official pricing Max 6 guests20 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
004
#004

004

Loop Loop 1

Check official pricing Max 6 guests28 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
005
#005

005

Loop Loop 1

Check official pricing Max 6 guests30 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
006
#006

006

Loop Loop 1

Check official pricing Max 6 guests18 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve

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