Little Mutau Camp South Los Padres National Forest

Submitted Camp Reports

Little Mutau Camp Survey - 11-05-2021 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Little Mutau Camp
Date:	11-05-2021
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	No water at the camp. Some of the maps are wrong showing the location of Little Mutau Camp. Do your homework beforehand if you are planning on using this camp. Enjoy!
Water Source:	Dry
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Little Mutau Camp Survey - 06-10-2021 - by Michael Sallwasser

Link:	Little Mutau Camp
Date:	06-10-2021
Surveyor Name:	Michael Sallwasser
Camp Description:	Little Mutau Camp (as shown in the photo) is at 34.63499, -118.99127. The location listed is what appears on the USGS map. There is no campsite at that location today. If there ever was one at that site, it is gone without a trace. Please update the coordinates to avoid causing problems for the next hiker who relies on the HikeLosPadres website.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	The water was clear, but barely flowing in a handful of well-shaded spots. You should be looking for water as you approach camp.
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Little Mutau Camp Survey - 06-20-2020 - by Antonio Calderon

Link:	Little Mutau Camp
Date:	06-20-2020
Surveyor Name:	Antonio Calderon
Camp Description:	Great site but it is exposed. Water was available right next to camp. An unofficial site about half mile downstream provides more shade and  water was available there as well.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good quality, great tasting and good flow
Weather Conditions:	Mid 80s, sunny
Images:	Little mutau camp Guerrilla site

Little Mutau Camp Survey - 08-11-2019 - by Christopher P. Lord

Link:	Little Mutau Camp
Date:	08-11-2019
Surveyor Name:	Christopher P. Lord
Camp Description:	Dropped down from San Rafael Peak on Sunday into Little Mutau Trail Camp. Creek is dry directly adjacent to the site but water can be obtained approximately 450 further up the trail (East). Camp has rock fire ring with steel cooking grate and an old ice can stove. The flat is relatively small however you could possibly squeeze in two small tents if needed. Also A short distance further up the trail closer to the obtainable water is another flat that could serve as an overflow or help accommodate a small group. No trees shade the site but 50 feet adjacent the camp is a large tree providing good shade over the trail where one could hang out under. UNFORTUNATELY HIKE LOS PADRES AND A HANDFUL OF OTHER MAPS HAVE THE LOCATION OF THIS CAMP WRONG.  Camp is here at - N34° 38' 06.2" W118° 59' 28.6" If you would like further details yo can check out the link below to my blog.  https://christopherplord.blogspot.com/2019/08/san-rafael-peak-to-little-mutau-camp.html
Water Source:	Flowing
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Weather Conditions:	Sunny with temps in the high 80's to low 90's
Images:	Little mutau Camp Little Mutau Camp Shade adjacent to the Camp Obtainable water approximately 450 feet east of Camp

Little Mutau Camp Survey - 02-12-2014 - by Steven Calkins

Link:	Little Mutau Camp
Date:	02-12-2014
Surveyor Name:	Steven Calkins
Camp Description:	Nice campground right on the trail.  Room for possibly 2 tents no more.  No shade at all in the camp.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good water source about 1/4 mile east of campground. None by the campground.
Weather Conditions:	Hot coming down the canyon but with nice breezes.

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