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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 6 sites suitable for tent camping, pickup campers, or smaller trailers. Summit Creek is nearby but not visible from the site but there are a number of dispersed sites along the creek in the area. 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. The trailhead is located in the campground, providing access to the adjacent William O. Douglas Wilderness. Horses are prohibited in the site please use the nearby . Local attraction is a small soda spring, site of old bottling facility. No structures remain.
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.
COME HERE. Best campsite in the Rainier and surrounding area. Don’t do campsite 5 or 6 though. THIS OLACE IS THE BEST!
Loved this campground. Beautiful hikes and the creek made it quite pleasant.
Road nose from bumping river road is minimal. Great river access for fishing and swimming. Spots are somewhat private but only a few first come sites. It’s best to book online at rev.gov
A wonderful place to stay! Although we were "self contained", we did use the bathrooms (one structure, two sides, outhouse toilets) and it was very well taken care of!! Soda Springs is peaceful, beautiful and rejuvenating!!
Our stay was 9/22/23-9/25/23
Great trip not too far, only a 2 hour drive from the city. Only bummer is no flushing toilets nor showers so two night tops for us tent campers.
