Use Marker Groups Wolf 2002
Piru 2003
Day 2006
Zaca 2007
Gap 2008
La Brea 2009
Barrel Springs Camp South Los Padres National Forest
- Camp Type: Trail Camp
- Topo Map Link: Tepusquet Canyon
- Elevation: 1000 feet
- Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
- County: Santa Barbara County
- Ranger District: Santa Lucia Ranger District
- Longitude: -120.1422062
- Latitude: 34.90086813
- Water Sources: Spring, no water at camp, spring is up on the hill above the large barrel
- Length of Stay: 14 Days
- Reservations: Trail Camp
Recent Water Reports:
| Date | Surveyor | Water Report |
| 11-28-2015 | Steve Cypher | Dry |
| 12-07-2014 | Hike Los Padres | Dry |
Description:
This is no longer a car camp, you can still hike or bike into the camp. The spring is no longer working, so now accessible water at this camp unless the creek is flowing. The camp has plenty of tables and fire rings.
The campground is located east of Santa Maria via the Tepusquet Road, Colson Canyon Road (11N04) and the Barrel Springs Road (10N06).
Submitted Camp Reports
Barrel Springs Camp Survey - 11-28-2015 - by Steve CypherLink: Barrel Springs Camp Date: 11-28-2015 Surveyor Name: Steve Cypher Camp Description: This is a luxury camp for backpackers. Lots of tables, fire rings, & space for tents. Someone opened one side of the outhouse so they could shit on the seat. It's a short hike to this pretty, quiet camp. Great destination when the creek is flowing.Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Spring & creek dry. Weather Conditions: - Barrel Springs Camp Survey - 12-07-2014 - by Hike Los Padres
Link: Barrel Springs Camp Date: 12-07-2014 Surveyor Name: Hike Los Padres Camp Description: Just passed through the camp on a bike ride. The camp has a good amount of tables and fire rings. Barrel Springs Camp looked great after the recent rain, the grass is starting to emerge, so the area was blanketed in a carpet fresh green grass. The camp is unfortunately in decay, and the Barrel Spring tank needs to be repaired. The camp is still a very peaceful and beautiful place to camp. Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: No water at the spring or in the creek Weather Conditions: 70 Sunny and warm
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Survey / Report Form Last Updated: Tuesday, January 5, 2016
