Soquel Campground

Sierra National Forest, CA · ≈41 mi to Clovis
Sites
21
Max rig
30 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
41 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Tent campers and small RVs
  • Hiking enthusiasts
  • Campfire and outdoor cooking lovers
  • Pet owners

✕ Not ideal for

  • Large RVs and big rigs
  • RVers needing hookups
  • Travelers requiring reliable cell service

Connectivity

Verizon is your best shotWeak signal — expect spotty service · 1 of 3 carriers reach here
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What's here

21 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground (the managing agency lists a general max of 30 ft, but individual site dimensions aren't recorded here).

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
CampingHiking
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Clovis, ~41 miGet directions ↗

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Photos

Photos: Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground