Davis Soda Spring
Davis Soda Spring flows at 73°F from Lake County's volcanic terrain, emerging 13 degrees above the region's ambient temperature. The spring's name references its carbonated character, indicating the presence of dissolved gases in the thermal water rising through volcanic rock.
The spring sits at 1,621 feet elevation, requiring a short walk of roughly 385 feet from the nearest access point through landscape shaped by extensive volcanic activity. The setting reflects millions of years of magmatic and geothermal processes that continue to heat groundwater throughout this region.
Davis Soda Spring occupies terrain marked by Lake County's significant volcanic history, where thermal features emerge from deep fractures in volcanic basement rock. The carbonation indicates water chemistry influenced by volcanic minerals and gases enriching the groundwater system.
The spring is accessible via short walk from nearby roads, with elevation ranging over 1,600 feet in Lake County's backcountry. Little Stony Campground sits 32.9 kilometers away with reservable sites. Visit spring through fall when weather permits access to the more remote volcanic terrain surrounding the spring.
Is Davis Soda Spring worth visiting?
Best for
- Overnight camping trips
Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.Once on-site, you are able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.In order to utilize Scan & Pay on site, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote area...