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Campground: Soda Spring
Soda Spring Campground is a small, rustic site located at the end of Forest Road 4510.052 in a stand of Douglas fir, western hemlock, and silver fir. The Campground has 7 sites suitable for tent camping, pickup campers, or smaller trailers. Sites have moderate screening and are not crowded. There is one old-style double vault toilet and an information board. All sites have tables and fire rings with grill feature. This campground tends to be lightly used and quiet, with only minor local traffic. The access route is moderately steep single lane with occasional pullouts. Larger trailers are not recommended.
Summit Creek is nearby but not visible from the campground, and there are a number of dispersed sites along the creek in the area. Local attraction is a small soda spring, site of old bottling facility. No structures remain.
The Cowlitz Trail #44 trailhead is located in the campground, providing access to the adjacent William O. Douglas Wilderness.
Horses are prohibited in the campground, equestrians please use the nearby Soda Spring Horse Trailhead.
View a Soda Spring Campground map (.pdf).
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | (11/15/24): Expected to be unreachable. WINTER CONDITIONS: As seasons change, be prepared for winter weather conditions and accumulating snow at higher elevations. Concessionaire services have ended for the season. Garbage removal and bathroom maintenance are not provided during off season (from September 2024 to June 2025). Public users are welcome to utilize the recreation site during the off season, but must follow our Dispersed Camping policy, need to practice Leave No Trace principles, and are expected to PACK-OUT all trash at the end of their visit. Accumulating winter snow depth will generally make this area inaccessible by vehicle from December to June. |
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| Reservations: | First come, first serve |
| Fees: | Camping: $20.00/Site Extra vehicle: $8 |
| Open Season: | 07/04/2024 - 09/22/2024 |
| Usage: | Light |
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| Closest Towns: | Packwood, WA |
| Water: | No Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Double Vault Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
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General Information
Directions:From Packwood, WA, proceed northeast on US Highway 12 for approximately 9 miles to Forest Road 45. Turn left on Forest Road 45 and proceed 0.35 miles to Forest Road 4510. Continue straight on Forest Road 4510 4.2 miles to Forest Road 4510 052. Bear right on Forest Road 4510 052 and follow to Soda Spring Campground.