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Turkey Springs Camp North Los Padres National Forest
- Camp Type: Wilderness Trail Camp
- Topo Map Link: Burro Mountain
- Elevation: 1350 feet
- Wilderness Area: Silver Peak
- County: Monterey County
- Ranger District: Monterey Ranger District
- Longitude: -121.2984054
- Latitude: 35.81095891
- Length of Stay: 14 Days
- Reservations: Wilderness Trail Camp
Recent Water Reports:
| Date | Surveyor | Water Report |
| 03-23-2022 | Jeremy Sutherland | Flowing |
| 10-31-2020 | Rob W | Trickle |
| 03-03-2020 | Nate M | Flowing |
| 07-07-2019 | Steve Cypher | Flowing |
Description:
Turkey Springs Camp is within the far southern Silver Peak Wilderness along the Spruce Creek Trail. The camp is within a thick forest of mature oaks with scattered potreros (meadows) nearby that create a beautiful setting no matter which season you happen to visit. The most common trailhead is at Salmon Creek.
Survey Photos:
Steve Cypher - 07-07-2019
Nate M - 03-03-2020
Good water
Nate M - 03-03-2020
Me and the dog at camp
Submitted Camp Reports
Turkey Springs Camp Survey - 03-23-2022 - by Jeremy SutherlandLink: Turkey Springs Camp Date: 03-23-2022 Surveyor Name: Jeremy Sutherland Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Trail to is hard to follow due to cattle Weather Conditions: 90 degrees - Turkey Springs Camp Survey - 10-31-2020 - by Rob W
Link: Turkey Springs Camp Date: 10-31-2020 Surveyor Name: Rob W Camp Description: Camp in good condition. Trail between Turkey Springs and Dutra Flat is hit and miss, but it's doable with a good GPS and map program like AllTrails.com Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Turkey Springs Camp Survey - 03-03-2020 - by Nate M
Link: Turkey Springs Camp Date: 03-03-2020 Surveyor Name: Nate M Camp Description: I had to bushwack the last portion to the camp, and the San Carpoforo trail is in poor condition in areas. The camp itself is still perfectly usable with a firepit and flat ground Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Good quality, and moderate flow with no stagnation. Banks are overgrown Weather Conditions: 66° F, dry Images:
Good water
Me and the dog at camp - Turkey Springs Camp Survey - 07-07-2019 - by Steve Cypher
Link: Turkey Springs Camp Date: 07-07-2019 Surveyor Name: Steve Cypher Camp Description: Small, shady camp near creek that flows most of the time. Camp is surrounded by trees, but there are nice views in nearby meadows. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Good flow of clear water Weather Conditions: Sunny, not too warm Images:
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Survey / Report Form Last Updated: Tuesday, January 5, 2016
