Soup Springs Campground is located at the edge of the South Warner Wilderness, 37 miles southeast of Alturas. From Soup Springs hikers and horseback riders can set out into the South Warner Wilderness, soon connecting with the Mill Creek trail.
Soup Springs Campground has 8 campsites which can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Horse corrals are located nearby at the trailhead. Horses are not allowed in the campgrounds, and camping is not allowed at the trailhead.
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Soup Loop Rd., off Jess Valley Rd., off Hwy. 395 at the town of Likely which is 19 miles south of Alturas |
| Elevation: | 6,790 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Reno - 171 miles
Alturas - 37 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 8 |
| Camping Season: | June through October, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (parking for horse trailers by the corrals) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Modoc National Forest |
| Warner Mountain Ranger District: | (530) 279-6116 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All campsites at Soup Springs Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 22 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | Some accessible sites and facilities |
| Fees: | $12 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | any time, check-out Noon |
| Soup Springs Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, no water (as of 2019) |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Nearby attractions: | South Warner Wilderness, horseback riding, hiking, South Fork Pit River, at West Valley Reservoir find kayaking, fishing, boating, picnicking, windsurfing, and waterskiing |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Visitors to Lava Beds National Monument and the surrounding area enjoy a variety of attractions in the area, none more popular than the many lava tubes. The Visitor Center is only open in the summer.
Check Modoc National Forest - Soup Springs Campground for any campground updates.
