Soquel Campground

Overview

Soquel Campground consists of two loops on the banks of Willow Creek. The primitive sites are well-shaded by pine and fir trees and can accommodate small trailers and tents. Reservations for this campground are now site-specific. 

Recreation

Trails can be found off Highway 41 west of the campground, including the 3.7-mile Lewis Creek National Recreation Trail and the Miami Motorcycle Trails, a network of forest roads and trails for dirt bikes and off-road vehicles.

The Shadow of the Giants, a grove of giant sequoias, is popular 1-mile hike just a short drive north of the campground.

Facilities

Each site has a dirt parking spur, picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Vault toilets are provided, but drinking water is not available. Campers must bring their own supply.

Natural Features

The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.

Soquel Campground is located in the Highway 41 Corridor of the Bass Lake Ranger District. This area is known for the Nelder Grove of giant sequoias.

Nearby Attractions

Yosemite National Park is a popular day trip from the area. The historic logging train at Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad is a little closer to the campground.

Soquel Campground is just off the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway (Sky Ranch Road), an 83-mile drive past many highlights of Sierra National Forest.

Charges & Cancellations

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Camp site features

Across 21 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: 9 of 21 sites
  • Pets allowed: 10 of 21 sites
  • Longest rig: 30 ft
  • Largest party: 6 people

Directions

From Fresno, take Highway 41 north through town of Oakhurst. Take the Sky Ranch Road (Road 632) east for 7 miles, turn southeast on Forest Road 6S40, and travel 1 mile to Soquel Campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 AM, check out by 12 AM.

Reviews

64 reviews
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Karina s
Loop:1
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Reviewed 10 days ago
We arrived midday and left almost immediately after getting setup. Camp host said he would come talk to us but we ran into him on the way out. There was no mention of bear containers and camp sites don’t have them already set in place. I assumed the host would leave ours on our site but we came back from Yosemite late at night and didn’t see one. He was already sleeping and we didn’t want to wake him. We packed our stuff and left bc we didn’t want to risk a bear breaking into our car. The fault is shared here on the host for not making it more of a priority to explain right away and on us for not asking when we had a chance. Make sure you get properly settled before you do anything else!! So you’re not in our shoes. Camp is about 1hr 45min away from the entrance to Yosemite, then another 45 min drive once inside the park to get anywhere of interest including the valley or even glacier point. With all of that said, the camp is beautiful, the sites aren’t too close together and if you’re lucky you can book one overlooking the creek. The only downside I would say they have are the bathrooms. They seemed more rustic than at other campsites I’ve stayed before.
jessica s
Loop:1
Site:
Reviewed 18 days ago
Site number 8 was incredible. Right next to the water. Beautiful location. Was pleasantly surprised by the roaming cows !
Naveed E
Loop:1
Site:
Reviewed 20 days ago
Loveeee this campsite a lot! It is beautiful and large trees all over providing shade, beauty, and peace. If this location had flushable toilets it would be perfect. But I def plan to be back!
Megan D
Loop:1
Site:
Reviewed 24 days ago
We were in site number 1. Absolutely gorgeous. Loved that. we only had neighbors on one side. The creek is right next to the campground with an awesome fishing hole that kept the kids entertained. Great hiking, water holes, and exploring super close to the campground. The road into the campground was in great shape. Special shout out to the camp host, Craig. He was attentive, kind, helpful, and kept the campsite looking great. He even raked the sites between visitors. Can't wait to go back.
Chieb S
Loop:1
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
No shade. Next to river. Small site.
Chieb S
Loop:1
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Camp host was very nice and helpful. Every evening he swung by to see if we need our trash thrown out and if we needed extra garbage bag. Every site was nicely raked after each group left. Our site was perfect for our family. Next to the stream and the perfect spot for fishing
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