Upper Soda Springs Campground Inyo National Forest California

Upper Soda Springs Overview

Upper Soda Springs Campground is popular campground located in the Inyo National Forest in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains in the Red’s Meadow area along the San Joaquin River. The campground is first-come, first-serve (no reservations) and has 29 campsites for tents, trailers and small RVs.

Upper Soda Springs Campground has drinking water and vault toilets. You can find a shower at Reds Meadow if you need to wash up. Each campsite also has food locker, table, fire ring and grill.

Outdoor recreation includes fishing, backpacking, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, stargazing and wildlife viewing. The town of Mammoth Lakes is about 12 miles away should you need an supplies. You can also take a shuttle if you don’t want to drive. There is also a small store and restaurant close to Reds Meadow.

Other campgrounds in the area include Devils Postpile, Minaret Falls, Reds Meadow and Pumice Flat.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Food Storage Locker
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Photography
• River
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing