Alcove Camp South Los Padres National Forest

Submitted Camp Reports

Alcove Camp Survey - 06-03-2023 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	06-03-2023
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Very slight trickle right above the falls, dry at camp.
Weather Conditions:

Alcove Camp Survey - 05-08-2023 - by Dave Billybob

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	05-08-2023
Surveyor Name:	Dave Billybob
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Alcove Camp Survey - 05-28-2022 - by James Wapotich

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	05-28-2022
Surveyor Name:	James Wapotich
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
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Alcove Camp Survey - 04-23-2022 - by Ojai Valley School Lower Campus

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	04-23-2022
Surveyor Name:	Ojai Valley School Lower Campus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Scenic camp tucked in the rock formation. No water.
Weather Conditions:

Alcove Camp Survey - 04-09-2022 - by wsizoo

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	04-09-2022
Surveyor Name:	wsizoo
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	trickle from the stream, but there's still some water in the pools, most of it looks pretty pondy
Weather Conditions:

Alcove Camp Survey - 03-20-2021 - by Jeremy K

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	03-20-2021
Surveyor Name:	Jeremy K
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good Water Flow
Weather Conditions:

Alcove Camp Survey - 07-28-2020 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	07-28-2020
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	I stayed the night in the sandy campsite under the cliff.  Lots of bat action. I experienced sand particles shedding onto my face during the night from the sandstone formations. The wonderful geological structures have been carved for eons by wind and water.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Dry in creek below camp. Small pool above campsite
Weather Conditions:	90s and Sunny

Alcove Camp Survey - 06-13-2020 - by Jeremy Koellish

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	06-13-2020
Surveyor Name:	Jeremy Koellish
Camp Description:	Dry, no water flowing
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Dry
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Alcove Camp Survey - 05-16-2020 - by Chris Chirgwin

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	05-16-2020
Surveyor Name:	Chris Chirgwin
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	There's still a few stagnant pools of water with a little trickle in certain areas.
Weather Conditions:

Alcove Camp Survey - 01-18-2020 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	01-18-2020
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Alcove Camp Survey - 11-09-2019 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	11-09-2019
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Camp is in clean condition. The fire ring has been reformatted.  There is a shovel. Â
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Small pool in rock cavity located 50 feet up creek behind camp
Weather Conditions:	70s and Sunny
Images:	Weeping Falls is located 1/4 mile north of Alcove Camp Alcove Campsite with view towards San Rafael and McKinley peaks. Alcove Spring pool Creek crossing 1/4 mile north of Alcove Camp Alcove Firering

Alcove Camp Survey - 09-30-2019 - by MSchless

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	09-30-2019
Surveyor Name:	MSchless
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Alcove Camp Survey - 05-31-2019 - by Tony G.

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	05-31-2019
Surveyor Name:	Tony G.
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Light flow, 6" pools just below camp and near Alcove Falls
Weather Conditions:	70's daytime, 50 night

Alcove Camp Survey - 05-11-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	05-11-2019
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	plenty of water nearby to filter
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
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Alcove Camp Survey - 12-30-2018 - by Erin C.

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	12-30-2018
Surveyor Name:	Erin C.
Camp Description:	We ran into Paul from LPFA at this campsite.  What a nice guy and a sweet campsite. Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Slow flow, but definitely flowing.
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Alcove Camp Survey - 11-17-2018 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	11-17-2018
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Camp is in good condition.  Very windy site.Â
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Small clean pool in rock formation above the camp.
Weather Conditions:	70s and Sunny

Alcove Camp Survey - 11-03-2018 - by Tony G.

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	11-03-2018
Surveyor Name:	Tony G.
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Water 1/4 mi above Alocove on trail
Weather Conditions:

Alcove Camp Survey - 05-12-2018 - by Del Gue

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	05-12-2018
Surveyor Name:	Del Gue
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Spring has trickle. Creek stagnant.
Weather Conditions:

Alcove Camp Survey - 12-10-2017 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	12-10-2017
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	Small pool just above campsite fed by a trickle from a nearby spring. Filter recommended.
Weather Conditions:

Alcove Camp Survey - 05-16-2017 - by wehumananimals

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	05-16-2017
Surveyor Name:	wehumananimals
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	Some standing pools at the top of alcove falls across the main trail from camp. Good enough for drinking for now.
Weather Conditions:

Alcove Camp Survey - 04-05-2017 - by M Schless

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	04-05-2017
Surveyor Name:	M Schless
Camp Description:	Small trickle above campsite heading up to the amphitheater. Stream at the top of the falls had a slow but steady flow.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
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Alcove Camp Survey - 01-01-2017 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Alcove Camp
Date:	01-01-2017
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
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