Use Marker Groups Wolf 2002
Piru 2003
Day 2006
Zaca 2007
Gap 2008
La Brea 2009
Mansfield Camp South Los Padres National Forest
- Camp Type: Wilderness Trail Camp
- Topo Map Link: Big Pine Mountain
- Elevation: 3022 feet
- Wilderness Area: San Rafael
- County: Santa Barbara County
- Ranger District: Santa Lucia Ranger District
- Longitude: -119.7148537
- Latitude: 34.74764526
- Water Sources: Mansfield sits on a small bench directly above the Sisquoc River. Spitting distance from the main fire ring to the river.
- Length of Stay: 14 Days
- Reservations: Wilderness Trail Camp
Recent Water Reports:
| Date | Surveyor | Water Report |
| 03-11-2024 | Michael McGurk | Flowing |
| 04-25-2023 | Matt Inman - Ojai Valley School | Flowing |
| 05-21-2022 | Addison Jerlow | Flowing |
| 05-06-2022 | K&S | Flowing |
| 04-24-2022 | Ojai Valley School Lower Campus | Flowing |
| 02-05-2022 | Stephen S | Flowing |
| 05-08-2021 | ROUST | Flowing |
| 03-23-2021 | Sonia | Flowing |
| 12-02-2020 | John Borstelmann | Flowing |
| 04-08-2020 | Anonymous Surveyor | Flowing |
| 09-29-2019 | MSchless | Flowing |
| 04-24-2018 | Matt Inman-Ojai Valley School | Flowing |
| 04-18-2018 | Daniel J. Hall | Flowing |
| 02-25-2018 | Bastien | Flowing |
| 12-29-2017 | Shaddus Maximus | Flowing |
| 11-25-2017 | Paul Cronshaw | Flowing |
| 11-15-2016 | Los Padres Forest Association | Dry |
| 04-09-2016 | Sonia Connors | Flowing |
| 12-31-2015 | Shaddus Maximus | Flowing |
| 09-06-2015 | LKasko | Dry |
| 04-08-2015 | Tom Plymale | Flowing |
| 03-02-2015 | Los Padres Forest Association | Flowing |
| 05-24-2014 | Los Padres Forest Association | Dry |
Description:
Mansfield Camp is located along the Sisquoc Trail in the heart of the area known as the Upper Sisquoc. The camp is located on a bench above a small bend in the Sisquoc. There are two fire grates but really one main campsite. There was once a toilet but it was abandoned and destroyed in the 2007 Zaca Fire. Mansfield is located at the junction of the Fall Canyon and Sisquoc Trails. It has great views down canyon and is conveniently situated a short walk from many of the waterfalls which make this portion of the forest so memorable. Most people tend to camp at Cottonwood Camp but Mansfield is a great option as well.
Origin of the name Mansfield is unknown.
Survey Photos:
Los Padres Forest Association - 03-02-2015
Mansfield from across the Sisquoc
Los Padres Forest Association - 03-02-2015
Campfire on a clear morning after a night of rain
Los Padres Forest Association - 03-02-2015
Layout at Mansfield
LKasko - 09-06-2015
Mansfield fire ring
LKasko - 09-06-2015
Some trees and shade at Mansfield
LKasko - 09-06-2015
View from small ridge up trail across from Mansfield
LKasko - 09-06-2015
View from small ridge
Sonia Connors - 04-09-2016
Trail up from Register is Fall Canyon Trail
Sonia Connors - 04-09-2016
Paul Cronshaw - 11-25-2017
Mansfield Camp
John Borstelmann - 12-02-2020
Campsite by the creek
ROUST - 05-08-2021
Larger of the 2 sites at Mansfield
ROUST - 05-08-2021
Submitted Camp Reports
Mansfield Camp Survey - 03-11-2024 - by Michael McGurkLink: Mansfield Camp Date: 03-11-2024 Surveyor Name: Michael McGurk Camp Description: there are many small downed limbs in camp but is serviceable. the approach from the north is a bit of a steep cut from the river. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: decent condition Weather Conditions: - Mansfield Camp Survey - 04-25-2023 - by Matt Inman - Ojai Valley School
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 04-25-2023 Surveyor Name: Matt Inman - Ojai Valley School Camp Description: Awesome camp set up a bit above the river. By the way, Skunk which is to the west, is pretty much gone. There is not really even room for a solo tent. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Mansfield Camp Survey - 05-21-2022 - by Addison Jerlow
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 05-21-2022 Surveyor Name: Addison Jerlow Camp Description: Camp in good shape with strong flow in the Sisquoc. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: mid 70s - Mansfield Camp Survey - 05-06-2022 - by K&S
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 05-06-2022 Surveyor Name: K&S Camp Description: Sunny and hot, probably over 80 Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Still flowing very well Weather Conditions: - Mansfield Camp Survey - 04-24-2022 - by Ojai Valley School Lower Campus
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 04-24-2022 Surveyor Name: Ojai Valley School Lower Campus Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Decent sized camp with nice shade and Sisquoc flowing nearby. Weather Conditions: - Mansfield Camp Survey - 02-05-2022 - by Stephen S
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 02-05-2022 Surveyor Name: Stephen S Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Mansfield Camp Survey - 05-08-2021 - by ROUST
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 05-08-2021 Surveyor Name: ROUST Camp Description: Camp has 2 sites with fire pits. We setup an additional bench next to the smaller site. Plenty of dried driftwood you can use for firewood across the creek downtrail/stream. Check yourself for ticks often and watch for sneks while trekking!Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Great water right next to camp Weather Conditions: Clear, mid 70s
Larger of the 2 sites at Mansfield - Mansfield Camp Survey - 03-23-2021 - by Sonia
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 03-23-2021 Surveyor Name: Sonia Camp Description: Two great campsites and nice afternoon sun on the creek. Pit toilet in great shape! Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Mansfield Camp Survey - 12-02-2020 - by John Borstelmann
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 12-02-2020 Surveyor Name: John Borstelmann Camp Description: Almost flap, open feeling campsite right above the riverbank with a couple of fire rings and cooking grates, as well as a pit toilet. A few small flies, but they left me alone for the most part. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Plenty of clear, flowing water in the river Weather Conditions: 70s during the day, low around 40 at night. Images:
Campsite by the creek - Mansfield Camp Survey - 04-08-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 04-08-2020 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Mansfield Camp was named after "Howard (Stubby) Mansfield" Weather Conditions: - Mansfield Camp Survey - 09-29-2019 - by MSchless
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 09-29-2019 Surveyor Name: MSchless Camp Description: Stopped in briefly on the way to South Fork. Camp was in good shape and we were pleasantly surprised to find water still flowing Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Decent flow for end of summer/early fall. Not rushing but much more than a trickle. Weather Conditions: 70s - Mansfield Camp Survey - 04-24-2018 - by Matt Inman-Ojai Valley School
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 04-24-2018 Surveyor Name: Matt Inman-Ojai Valley School Camp Description: Loved this camp and stayed here before heading up Falls Cyn "Trail." Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Good solid 6" water with minor poison oak nearby. Weather Conditions: - Mansfield Camp Survey - 04-18-2018 - by Daniel J. Hall
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 04-18-2018 Surveyor Name: Daniel J. Hall Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: clean flowing water at a easily crossable depth Weather Conditions: - Mansfield Camp Survey - 02-25-2018 - by Bastien
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 02-25-2018 Surveyor Name: Bastien Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Mansfield Camp Survey - 12-29-2017 - by Shaddus Maximus
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 12-29-2017 Surveyor Name: Shaddus Maximus Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Mansfield Camp Survey - 11-25-2017 - by Paul Cronshaw
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 11-25-2017 Surveyor Name: Paul Cronshaw Camp Description: Camp is in good condition. There are two fire rings and Klamath stoves at two sites. Good water in the Sisquoc River.Added a new binder to the register to replace the binder that was damaged in Feb 2017 rain storm.  ÂWater Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Water in Sisquoc Creek Weather Conditions: Sunny, high in upper 70s Images:
Mansfield Camp - Mansfield Camp Survey - 11-15-2016 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 11-15-2016 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Camp Description: DRY Report LGomesWater Source: Dry Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Mansfield Camp Survey - 04-09-2016 - by Sonia Connors
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 04-09-2016 Surveyor Name: Sonia Connors Camp Description: Trail a bit confusing here amongst the tall grass - actually started up the Fall Canyon Trail by mistake. ÂWater Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: Cool and cloudy, occasional light hail. Images:
Trail up from Register is Fall Canyon Trail - Mansfield Camp Survey - 12-31-2015 - by Shaddus Maximus
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 12-31-2015 Surveyor Name: Shaddus Maximus Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Mansfield Camp Survey - 09-06-2015 - by LKasko
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 09-06-2015 Surveyor Name: LKasko Camp Description: Camp is very dry. No toilets. Took a short hike up trail opposite camp to small ridge; nice view. No waterfall, of course! Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Found no water at all anywhere near the camp. Weather Conditions: Hot, dry, 80's Images:
Mansfield fire ring
Some trees and shade at Mansfield
View from small ridge up trail across from Mansfield
View from small ridge - Mansfield Camp Survey - 04-08-2015 - by Tom Plymale
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 04-08-2015 Surveyor Name: Tom Plymale Camp Description: From South Fork the trail needs some work due to trees down. A few of the river crossings could use some work to remove willows. Main camp good, 2nd camp not used lately, grass still green. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Still decent flow considering low rainfall Weather Conditions: Had light rain on 4/7, Daytime temps 60-70's, overnight 30-40's - Mansfield Camp Survey - 03-02-2015 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 03-02-2015 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Camp Description: Gotta love Mansfield. Â Great camp right on top of the Sisquoc River, at the base of the Fall Canyon Trail and in the heart of the majesty of the Upper Sisquoc. Camp was clean. Â The Sisquoc is flowing great but there is a bit more silt buildup as compared to recent years. Â The big oak on the corner fell a few years back. Â Register at the Fall Canyon Trail is still there.Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: Rainy and cold, no snow. Images:
Mansfield from across the Sisquoc
Campfire on a clear morning after a night of rain
Layout at Mansfield - Mansfield Camp Survey - 05-24-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Mansfield Camp Date: 05-24-2014 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Camp Description: Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Weather Conditions:
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Survey / Report Form Last Updated: Friday, March 27, 2015
