Middle Camuesa Camp South Los Padres National Forest

• Camp Type: Trail Camp
• Topo Map Link: Little Pine Mountain
• Elevation: 1,992 feet
• Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
• County: Santa Barbara County
• Ranger District: Santa Barbara Ranger District
• Longitude: -119.69941
• Latitude: 34.55829019
• Water Sources: There is a reliable spring located at the camp in a rather funky wooden hot tub style tank
• Length of Stay: 14 Days
• Reservations: Trail Camp

Recent Water Reports:

Date	Surveyor	Water Report
11-19-2023	Brad Anderson	Trickle
03-18-2022	Surly one	Trickle
07-31-2021	Los Padres Forest Association	Dry
04-10-2021	Anonymous Surveyor	Dry
02-21-2021	Quentin Williams	Flowing
06-29-2020	Surly One	Flowing
06-06-2020	Captain	Flowing
05-16-2020	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
07-11-2019	Los Padres Forest Association	Flowing
02-03-2017	Anonymous Surveyor	Dry
01-30-2016	James	Flowing

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Description:

Middle Camuesa Camp (KahMooseAhh) is a camp along the western OHV side of the Romero Camuesa Rd.  It is most commonly accessed by starting at Upper Oso Camp and taking the OHV dirt roads out to the camp.  The camp has a few unique features, most notably an old hot tub style water tank with of all things, a goldfish or two living inside.  The spring is very reliable but can dry up during summer months or droughts.  The camp also has a few fire rings, an odd assortment of chairs and a table.  Middle Camuesa is along an OHV route, so expect the ring of motorcycles at any hour of the day.  It's not recommended for people seeking peace and tranquility but is a great destination for OHVers looking to spend a night under the stars.  All this being said, the Camuesa Canyon is quite nice with lots of large oak trees, some grasses potreros and scenic chaparral hillsides.

Survey Photos:

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  Anonymous Surveyor - 02-03-2017
  
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  Los Padres Forest Association - 07-11-2019
  
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  Los Padres Forest Association - 07-11-2019
  
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  Los Padres Forest Association - 07-11-2019
  
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  Captain - 06-06-2020
  
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  Captain - 06-06-2020
  
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  Quentin Williams - 02-21-2021
  Campground
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  Quentin Williams - 02-21-2021
  Indian Creek Crossing
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  Quentin Williams - 02-21-2021
  

Submitted Camp Reports

Middle Camuesa Camp Survey - 11-19-2023 - by Brad Anderson

Link:	Middle Camuesa Camp
Date:	11-19-2023
Surveyor Name:	Brad Anderson
Camp Description:	Middle Camuesa Camp looked good! Tables are intact and I saw the nice new fire ring. The old wooden water tank has fallen apart, but I found the tiny spring box with water in it. Toilet sign looks great with the nice fresh paint and the lowrider was good. The creek near camp was dry. The road up to Buckhorn from Middle Camuesa was in good shape for biking.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Water in spring box under oak tree. Creek is dry.
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Middle Camuesa Camp Survey - 03-18-2022 - by Surly one

Link:	Middle Camuesa Camp
Date:	03-18-2022
Surveyor Name:	Surly one
Camp Description:	Campground has seen a big cleanup,  tables dug out new fire rings, brush removal.  Thanks!
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Spring box contains water, slow trickle in. Creek is dry in immediate area of campground.
Weather Conditions:	75, blue skies

Middle Camuesa Camp Survey - 07-31-2021 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Middle Camuesa Camp
Date:	07-31-2021
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Camp had a complete table plus a half buried half table. The usual metal folding chairs remain along with some old Klamath stove cement foundations and an empty trough. We are hoping to restore the old hot tub style spring tank, it was burned and destroyed in the 2016 Rey Fire.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No water near camp but there was some stagnant water in the creek about a mile below Middle Camuesa
Weather Conditions:

Middle Camuesa Camp Survey - 04-10-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Middle Camuesa Camp
Date:	04-10-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	nothing in the cistern either
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	no stream flow
Weather Conditions:	warm, 70s during day, upper 40s at night

Middle Camuesa Camp Survey - 02-21-2021 - by Quentin Williams

Link:	Middle Camuesa Camp
Date:	02-21-2021
Surveyor Name:	Quentin Williams
Camp Description:	Stayed at Middle Camuesa Campground during a 1 night bikepacking trip. There was no water in Camuesa Creek at the campground. In addition, mono creek was dry as well at the crossing of Camuesa Rd. We were able to filter water at Indian Creek; water was flowing, between a trickle and flowing. Weather was great! High 60's during the day and high 20's at night.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	In between flowing and a trickle.
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Campground Indian Creek Crossing

Middle Camuesa Camp Survey - 06-29-2020 - by Surly One

Link:	Middle Camuesa Camp
Date:	06-29-2020
Surveyor Name:	Surly One
Camp Description:	Camp still has fire ring, semi buried tables, two folding  chairs and water flowing in the creek.  There are a couple of small tent sites as well. The hot tub style  water container has been destroyed, so water comes from creek.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Creek is still several inches deep and has some pools deep enough to dip water bag into.
Weather Conditions:	80ish

Middle Camuesa Camp Survey - 06-06-2020 - by Captain

Link:	Middle Camuesa Camp
Date:	06-06-2020
Surveyor Name:	Captain
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Full water flow in the creek.
Weather Conditions:	73 and breezy
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Middle Camuesa Camp Survey - 05-16-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Middle Camuesa Camp
Date:	05-16-2020
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	More water in the area than anticipated.
Weather Conditions:

Middle Camuesa Camp Survey - 07-11-2019 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Middle Camuesa Camp
Date:	07-11-2019
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	LPFA volunteers did some weed eating and clearing around Middle Camuesa Camp.  The spring at camp has water but needs some work as well as a new trough.  We're hoping to get to work on that sometime soon.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
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Middle Camuesa Camp Survey - 02-03-2017 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Middle Camuesa Camp
Date:	02-03-2017
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	The wine barrel spring burned in the rey fire. The chairs and picnic table survived though! Lots of water flowing in creeks.Â
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
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Middle Camuesa Camp Survey - 01-30-2016 - by James

Link:	Middle Camuesa Camp
Date:	01-30-2016
Surveyor Name:	James
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	tub was full
Weather Conditions:

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