Soda Lake

Soda Lake is a rough, out-and-back spur trail that leads to its namesake lake and a trailhead providing access to the Gros Ventre Wilderness. The road is a single-vehicle-wide track of hard-packed dirt with embedded rocks up to eight inches in height. Along the way, drivers will navigate a moderately steep hill that becomes impassable when wet due to the slick bentonite soil.

Before reaching the lake, there is one grassy dispersed campsite. At the lake itself, two to three large sites sit along the shoreline, offering a peaceful and scenic setting for overnight stays.

This trail is generally easy in dry conditions and can be traveled with a two-wheel-drive vehicle, but only if it has high ground clearance. The rocky and uneven terrain makes it unsuitable for low-clearance vehicles, especially after rain.

Important Camping Notes:

• A 5-day maximum stay limit is in effect from May 1st through Labor Day, and a 14-day limit the rest of the year.
• Bears are common in the area; thus, all food and attractants must be stored in bear-resistant containers or hard-sided vehicles.