Soda Lakes
Two craters, which probably erupted within the last 1,500 years and are now filled by alkaline lakes, represent Nevada's youngest known volcanic activity.

📜 Two craters, now filled by alkaline lakes, represent Nevada's youngest known volcanic activity.
🔍 Big Soda Lake is 0.7 by 0.9 miles, Little Soda Lake is about 1,000 feet across.

Why Go

🌋 Witness rare maars, formed by steam explosions.
🤿 Explore old salt works, popular for scuba diving.
🦆 Observe aquatic vegetation and waterfowl.
🏞️ Enjoy scenic views along the rim road around Big Soda Lake.
📸 See contemporary tufa deposits.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Primitive roads, high clearance advised; 4WD needed in wet weather.
🚫 South side of Little Soda Lake is privately owned and inaccessible.
🐟 Water is too alkaline for fish.

Tips

🅿️ Eastern part of Big Soda Lake is a Churchill County park.
🗺️ The whole rim road is publicly accessible (as of Sep 2021).

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