Use Marker Groups Wolf 2002
Piru 2003
Day 2006
Zaca 2007
Gap 2008
La Brea 2009
Nettle Springs Camp South Los Padres National Forest
- Camp Type: Car Campground - No Reservations, first-come, first-serve walk-in campground
- Topo Map Link: Apache Canyon
- Elevation: 4600 feet
- Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
- County: Ventura County
- Ranger District: Mt. Pinos Ranger District
- Longitude: -119.2923132
- Latitude: 34.80373914
- Water Sources: There is no water at this campground.
- Length of Stay: 14 Days
- Reservations: Car Campground - No Reservations, Walk In
Recent Water Reports:
| Date | Surveyor | Water Report |
| 09-29-2023 | Drew Helms | Trickle |
| 04-28-2023 | Matt Inman - Ojai Valley School | Flowing |
| 06-17-2022 | Jack Tseng | Flowing |
| 04-08-2022 | Christopher P. Lord | Flowing |
| 01-11-2020 | Anonymous Surveyor | Trickle |
| 06-28-2019 | Dave Gravender | Dry |
Description:
Nettle Springs Campground is located off Apache Canyon at the downward side of San Emigdio Mesa. This car campground just outside the Chumash Wilderness.
Recent Uploads:
Photo By: Christopher P Lord - Website Link
Survey Photos:
Dave Gravender - 06-28-2019
Campsite next to the wash.
Dave Gravender - 06-28-2019
Amazing scenery
Christopher P. Lord - 04-08-2022
Christopher P. Lord - 04-08-2022
Christopher P. Lord - 04-08-2022
Christopher P. Lord - 04-08-2022
Christopher P. Lord - 04-08-2022
Christopher P. Lord - 04-08-2022
Submitted Camp Reports
Nettle Springs Camp Survey - 09-29-2023 - by Drew HelmsLink: Nettle Springs Camp Date: 09-29-2023 Surveyor Name: Drew Helms Camp Description: The campground was empty (it was a weekday) and the infrastructure is in good shape. There is typical camp litter (lots of cigarette butts and a few .410 shells). There were a very unpleasant amount of gnats. This is ok, but it wasn't very fun to have a cloud of them follow me into my truck for the ride back out after my hike. Haha. There are also a lot of bees at the last little creek crossing into the camp gathered around the dwindling water in the roadway itself. They aren't aggressive, but do roll up your windows as you make that little creek crossing into camp and drive through their collecting area.High clearance vehicles with good tires probably necessary, there are still 3-4 wet creek crossings on Apache Canyon Road, and it may be raining again soon.Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: There's some water, but not a lot. Weather Conditions: clear and comfortable - Nettle Springs Camp Survey - 04-28-2023 - by Matt Inman - Ojai Valley School
Link: Nettle Springs Camp Date: 04-28-2023 Surveyor Name: Matt Inman - Ojai Valley School Camp Description: What a shame that people would come and trash this camp, shoot up the outhouse, you name it. This is still an important spot for backpackers through hiking longer routes. Water is reliable. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Always reliable Weather Conditions: - Nettle Springs Camp Survey - 06-17-2022 - by Jack Tseng
Link: Nettle Springs Camp Date: 06-17-2022 Surveyor Name: Jack Tseng Camp Description: Pleasant weekend there with temperatures in the low 70s during the day and upper 40s overnight. We only ran into one other vehicle the whole weekend. Dry conditions but the spring near the campsite had flowing water. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Nettle Springs Camp Survey - 04-08-2022 - by Christopher P. Lord
Link: Nettle Springs Camp Date: 04-08-2022 Surveyor Name: Christopher P. Lord Camp Description: According to MPRD this camp is open. What it lacks in onsite amenities it makes up for with unique geology and solitude. Spring pipe is flowing downstream from camp. Alternatively one can still find moisture along Toad Springs 22W01 at Upper Nettle Spring. Apache Canyon Rd is easily passible with high clearance vehicle and not part of the MVUM seasonal closure. More info below. https://christopherplord.blogspot.com/2022/04/nettle-springs-to-cienega-via-apache.htmlWater Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: Images: - Nettle Springs Camp Survey - 01-11-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Nettle Springs Camp Date: 01-11-2020 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: Still snow on the ground (01/11/2020). Dont know why USFS closed this place, beautiful scenery. Ended up doing some work on toad springs trail , a shame USFS cant maintain this. Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: Water flowing in Apache canyon creek beds. Weather Conditions: 40F - Nettle Springs Camp Survey - 06-28-2019 - by Dave Gravender
Link: Nettle Springs Camp Date: 06-28-2019 Surveyor Name: Dave Gravender Camp Description: Some of the campsites are overgrown but still good places available.  New vault  toilets being built.  Hike north up the wash for some unbelievable scenery. Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: Images:
Campsite next to the wash.
Amazing scenery
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Survey / Report Form Last Updated: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
