Use Marker Groups Wolf 2002
Piru 2003
Day 2006
Zaca 2007
Gap 2008
La Brea 2009
Blue Jay Camp South Los Padres National Forest
- Camp Type: Wilderness Trail Camp
- Topo Map Link: Big Pine Mountain
- Elevation: 3550 feet
- Wilderness Area: Dick Smith
- County: Santa Barbara County
- Ranger District: Santa Barbara Ranger District
- Longitude: -119.6377873
- Latitude: 34.65396239
- Water Sources: Indian Creek
- Length of Stay: 14 Days
- Reservations: Wilderness Trail Camp
Recent Water Reports:
| Date | Surveyor | Water Report |
| 02-06-2022 | Stephen S | Flowing |
| 04-09-2021 | LPFA | Flowing |
| 06-26-2020 | Conor W | Flowing |
| 05-30-2020 | Addison Jerlow | Flowing |
| 02-27-2019 | Los Padres Forest Association | Flowing |
| 10-26-2018 | Conor W | Stagnant |
| 04-26-2018 | Matt Inman-Ojai Valley School | Flowing |
| 02-28-2016 | Los Padres Forest Association | Flowing |
| 09-27-2015 | Los Padres Forest Association | Dry |
Description:
A small camp lopcated halfway between Bluff and Poplar Camp on Indian Creek.
Ray’s Notes
Bob Burtness Notes
Administration: Los Padres National Forest, Santa Barbara District
Access: North of Santa Barbara via East Camino Cielo (5N]2), Juncal and Camuesa (5N 15) roads. The camp is about 13 V2 miles beyond the locked gate at Little Caliente Hot Springs via the Mono-Alamar Trail (26WO7), the Alamar Trail (26WI6), and Trail 26WO8. Located on Indian Creek, it is 13/ 10 miles above Poplar Camp (mistakenly named "Indian Canyon" on the 1984 Recreation map) and 2 1 / 10 miles below Bluff Camp.
U.S. Forest Service map coordinates: K- 17 (site location not on 1984 Forest Recreation Map)
Topographical map: Big Pine Mountain
Elevation: 3,550 feet (1,082 meters)
Terrain: canyon
Vegetation: Golden Cup oaks and Big Cone Douglas fir (or Big Cone spruce)
Tables: none Stoves: I (grated)
Water: Indian Creek
Special Features: Numerous deep holes in the creek at this point provide good fishing and swimming.
Historical Highlights: This camp is named for the numerous Stellar Jays which inhabit the vicinity. While this bird and other species of jays in California are commonly called "bluejays," since they are Jays and are blue, at least in part, the Blue Jay species does not occur west of the Rockies.
Survey Photos:
Los Padres Forest Association - 02-28-2016
See the campfire and stove in there?
Los Padres Forest Association - 02-27-2019
Submitted Camp Reports
Blue Jay Camp Survey - 02-06-2022 - by Stephen SLink: Blue Jay Camp Date: 02-06-2022 Surveyor Name: Stephen S Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Blue Jay Camp Survey - 04-09-2021 - by LPFA
Link: Blue Jay Camp Date: 04-09-2021 Surveyor Name: LPFA Camp Description: Camp in good shape and trail from Bluff Guard Station is in excellent condition. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Blue Jay Camp Survey - 06-26-2020 - by Conor W
Link: Blue Jay Camp Date: 06-26-2020 Surveyor Name: Conor W Camp Description: Good water in the creek next to camp. Not a lot has changed in the past 2 years. A lonely coal box/grill are the only feature left at this site. Moderately bad Poison Oak and Ceanothus in the trail in riparian areas between Blue Jay and Bluff Camp. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: High 80's by day - Blue Jay Camp Survey - 05-30-2020 - by Addison Jerlow
Link: Blue Jay Camp Date: 05-30-2020 Surveyor Name: Addison Jerlow Camp Description: small and a little crooked and overgrown. would suggest continuing to Poplar if headed downstream or Bluff if headed up. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: 6+ inches deep where moving, deeper in pools. a little difficult to access from camp. Weather Conditions: - Blue Jay Camp Survey - 02-27-2019 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Blue Jay Camp Date: 02-27-2019 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Camp Description: Camp looked in good enough shape, could use a visitor or two to help establish the water trail, clean out some of the grass and burn some of the fallen branches. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Tons of water, late February Weather Conditions: Images: - Blue Jay Camp Survey - 10-26-2018 - by Conor W
Link: Blue Jay Camp Date: 10-26-2018 Surveyor Name: Conor W Camp Description: Last 1/4 mile between Bluff and Blue Jay is overgrown in riparian areas. Poison Oak and Wild Rose. LPFA should have trail cleared to Bluejay in a few days time. Water Source: Stagnant Water Source Details: Scattered water above camp about 0.25mi Weather Conditions: - Blue Jay Camp Survey - 04-26-2018 - by Matt Inman-Ojai Valley School
Link: Blue Jay Camp Date: 04-26-2018 Surveyor Name: Matt Inman-Ojai Valley School Camp Description: Tough trail to Blue Jay. Tons of dead falls. We saw 8 rattlesnakes. This trail is not currently passable on horse. Blue Jay is a one-tent camp best suited to a small party. For most peole, this should be the end of the line as the "trail" below is mostly overgrown and washed out. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Good water in the creek nearby. Weather Conditions: - Blue Jay Camp Survey - 02-28-2016 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Blue Jay Camp Date: 02-28-2016 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Camp Description: Good water at the crossings both above and below Blue Jay. Â The camp hasn't seen much use lately. Â It could use a nice cleanup. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: mid-70's and perfect! Images:
See the campfire and stove in there? - Blue Jay Camp Survey - 09-27-2015 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Blue Jay Camp Date: 09-27-2015 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Camp Description: No water at Blue Jay.  This camp always has water, I guess not during 25 year drought periods. Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: Low 80's and clear
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Survey / Report Form Last Updated: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
