Use Marker Groups Wolf 2002
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Gap 2008
La Brea 2009
Horseshoe Spring Campground South Los Padres National Forest
- Camp Type: Car Campground - No Reservations, first-come, first-serve walk-in campground
- Topo Map Link: Tepusquet Canyon
- Elevation: 1500 feet
- Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
- County: Santa Barbara County
- Ranger District: Santa Lucia Ranger District
- Longitude: -120.1253155
- Latitude: 34.99686489
- Length of Stay: 14 Days
- Reservations: Car Campground - No Reservations, Walk In
Recent Water Reports:
| Date | Surveyor | Water Report |
| 02-20-2022 | Heather R | Dry |
| 03-05-2021 | Anonymous | Dry |
| 05-03-2020 | Los Padres Forest Association | Dry |
| 04-28-2017 | Rod H | Trickle |
Photo By: Los Padres Forest Association - Website Link
Description:
The trailhead for Horseshoe Springs Spur OHV Trail (31W12) is located here, expect OHV vehicles and take caution while hiking
Nestled in large grove of oaks. Campground provides solitude for those seeking that type of experience.
| Operational Hours: | Quiet Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | None |
| Fees | The Adventure Pass or Annual Interagency Pass, Senior Interagency Pass, or Interagency Access Pass is required for Horseshoe Springs Campground. |
| Permit Info: | Adventure Pass ($5/day or $30/year), or Annual Interagency Pass, Senior Interagency Pass, or Interagency Access Pass. |
| Restrictions: | Pack out all trash. 14 day stay limit. |
| Closest Towns: | Santa Maria |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Santa Lucia Ranger District 1616 No. Carlotti Drive Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 925-9538 |
Directions: From Santa Maria: Betteravia Rd. 7 miles east, Mesa Rd. 4.5 miles east, Tepusquet Canyon. Rd. 4.5 miles north, Colson Cyn. Rd. 17.5 miles northeast.
Recent Uploads:
Photo By: Los Padres Forest Association - Website Link
Survey Photos:
Rod H - 04-28-2017
Horseshoe Springs Camp
Rod H - 04-28-2017
Rod H - 04-28-2017
Shady campsite at Horseshoe Springs
Los Padres Forest Association - 05-03-2020
Main view down-canyon of camp
Los Padres Forest Association - 05-03-2020
Campsite #2
Los Padres Forest Association - 05-03-2020
Running with the bulls, and cows, and driving actually.
Anonymous - 03-05-2021
Stairway to nowhere
Anonymous - 03-05-2021
Campsite at Horseshoe Springs CG
Submitted Camp Reports
Horseshoe Spring Campground Survey - 02-20-2022 - by Heather RLink: Horseshoe Spring Campground Date: 02-20-2022 Surveyor Name: Heather R Camp Description: Camp is clean and in good shape. Bathroom is fairly clean. COLD low spot to sleep. Brr... but then the sun came out. Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Horseshoe Spring Campground Survey - 03-05-2021 - by Anonymous
Link: Horseshoe Spring Campground Date: 03-05-2021 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Camp Description: Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: Clear, sunny, low 70's Images:
Stairway to nowhere
Campsite at Horseshoe Springs CG - Horseshoe Spring Campground Survey - 05-03-2020 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Horseshoe Spring Campground Date: 05-03-2020 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Camp Description: Camp was clean and in good shape. Three campsites scattered across the flat above the creek. Cattle were all over the area leaving plenty of patties as they moved along. Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Didn't find any water, but didn't search too hard either..... Weather Conditions: Mid 70's and lovely! Images:
Main view down-canyon of camp
Campsite #2
Running with the bulls, and cows, and driving actually. - Horseshoe Spring Campground Survey - 04-28-2017 - by Rod H
Link: Horseshoe Spring Campground Date: 04-28-2017 Surveyor Name: Rod H Camp Description: Camp has not seen visitors in awhile due to road closure from the winter rains.  Visited the camp  as part of our backpack trip into Brookshire from the Willow Springs trail head on Hwy 166. Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: Water in the trough up the road from camp. Trickle in the creek just up stream from camp. Weather Conditions: Sunny in the mid 70's Images:
Horseshoe Springs Camp
Shady campsite at Horseshoe Springs
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Survey / Report Form Last Updated: Tuesday, January 5, 2016
