Upper Reyes Camp

Date	Surveyor	Water Report
11-12-2023	Laura Clay	Flowing
09-17-2023	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
05-14-2023	Laura Clay	Flowing
03-23-2023	The Lost Padre	Flowing
10-26-2022	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
07-26-2022	Andrew Gersch	Dry
06-18-2022	Davide Bisi	Flowing
05-28-2022	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing
04-08-2022	Scott Williams	Flowing
02-12-2022	TL Troop #4110	Flowing
01-15-2022	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
10-23-2021	Warren W	Trickle
10-10-2021	Yertle	Trickle
10-10-2021	Adam Donald	Trickle
10-03-2021	Tom Weisel	Trickle
08-25-2021	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
05-24-2021	Eric Ehrman	Flowing
04-10-2021	Sam McCoy	Flowing
03-23-2021	D. Daniels	Flowing
11-01-2020	Nancy Aguilar	Trickle
08-31-2020	Anonymous Surveyor	Trickle
06-27-2020	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
06-06-2020	Joshua ward	Flowing
05-24-2020	Erin Swenson-Healey	Flowing
04-17-2020	Jonathan Rocque	Flowing
02-02-2020	Christopher P. Lord	Flowing
12-21-2019	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
12-21-2019	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
06-02-2019	HBDan	Flowing
04-13-2019	Craig R. Carey	Flowing
09-23-2018	Jonathan Rocque	Dry
07-28-2018	Anonymous Surveyor	Dry
04-09-2018	Daniel J. Hall	Flowing
02-17-2018	John Palmisano	Flowing
01-01-2018	Tom Marsh	Flowing
06-25-2017	Craig R. Carey	Flowing
05-27-2017	Paul M.	Flowing
05-13-2017	LoveNote	Flowing
04-22-2017	Craig R. Carey	Flowing
09-09-2016	M Subbotin	Dry
06-25-2016	Erico	Flowing
04-13-2016	Doug Thomas	Flowing
12-06-2015	Kinji Leslie	Flowing
11-13-2015	Rick Kaylor	Flowing
11-13-2015	Chris Novak	Flowing
10-11-2015	Ranger Rik	Flowing
05-15-2015	Jeremiah Swider	Trickle
03-20-2015	Mark S	Flowing
02-13-2015	Aaron and Tom Songer	Flowing
11-10-2014	Los Padres Forest Association	Flowing
10-11-2014	Los Padres Forest Association	Flowing
07-01-2014	Los Padres Forest Association	Flowing
05-01-2014	LPFA	Flowing
04-11-2014	LPFA	Flowing

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 11-12-2023 - by Laura Clay

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	11-12-2023
Surveyor Name:	Laura Clay
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 09-17-2023 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	09-17-2023
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 05-14-2023 - by Laura Clay

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	05-14-2023
Surveyor Name:	Laura Clay
Camp Description:	Did not stay here, but camp was in good condition, occupied by a Scout Troop. Nice and shady, some persistent gnats
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Rushing
Weather Conditions:	53-83
Images:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 03-23-2023 - by The Lost Padre

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	03-23-2023
Surveyor Name:	The Lost Padre
Camp Description:	Reyes Creek & the tributary coming off the saddle heading into Upper Reyes camp all have great flow. There’s at least 10 flowing water crossings along the way
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Nice flow in Reyes Creek!
Weather Conditions:	Snowing & 34°
Images:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 10-26-2022 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	10-26-2022
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 07-26-2022 - by Andrew Gersch

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	07-26-2022
Surveyor Name:	Andrew Gersch
Camp Description:	Passed through on overnight at Beartrap from Reyes Creek TH. Campsite is in good shape. There is a usable shovel, but no campfires allowed now per USFS. Trail from Reyes Creek TH is mostly clear, with a bit of overgrowth just before camp. Still followable. NO WATER as of 7/26
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Reyes Creek completely dry at camp
Weather Conditions:	Hot and sunny, milder in shaded portions

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 06-18-2022 - by Davide Bisi

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	06-18-2022
Surveyor Name:	Davide Bisi
Camp Description:	Rattlesnake spotted 30-50 yards from the oak campsite
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 05-28-2022 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	05-28-2022
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	The best campsite is before the creek crossing. It is shaded with some nice cedars. Multilevel sleeping spots. There is a shovel. The campsite across the creek is shaded by a large oak. There is a swing for entertainment.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing with some small pools.
Weather Conditions:	Mid 70's and sunny
Images:	Lower Campsite before creek crossing Creek crossing between the two campsites Upper campsite

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 04-08-2022 - by Scott Williams

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	04-08-2022
Surveyor Name:	Scott Williams
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow. Easy access to the creek.
Weather Conditions:	80 and sunny.
Images:	A good place to stop for lunch on the way to beartrap camp. A nice camp if you get to the TH late.

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 02-12-2022 - by TL Troop #4110

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	02-12-2022
Surveyor Name:	TL Troop #4110
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 01-15-2022 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	01-15-2022
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 10-23-2021 - by Warren W

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	10-23-2021
Surveyor Name:	Warren W
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Poor quality. A lot of visible residue in still water
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 10-10-2021 - by Yertle

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	10-10-2021
Surveyor Name:	Yertle
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 10-10-2021 - by Adam Donald

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	10-10-2021
Surveyor Name:	Adam Donald
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 10-03-2021 - by Tom Weisel

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	10-03-2021
Surveyor Name:	Tom Weisel
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Ample depth for filtering
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 08-25-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	08-25-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Loved the tree swing!
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Not a very high level of water, but easy to fill up bottles
Weather Conditions:	Hot during the day, cold at night. Great stars!

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 05-24-2021 - by Eric Ehrman

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	05-24-2021
Surveyor Name:	Eric Ehrman
Camp Description:	No other campers at either of the two sites, our small group had the entire place to ourselves, only say a few day hikers pass through.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Sunny and cool until sundown, very cold at night

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 04-10-2021 - by Sam McCoy

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	04-10-2021
Surveyor Name:	Sam McCoy
Camp Description:	Very nice shaded camp. Looks to be 2 sites that have firepits and room to handle a couple small tents each.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 03-23-2021 - by D. Daniels

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	03-23-2021
Surveyor Name:	D. Daniels
Camp Description:	Trail was quite overgrown in places, as has been observed in previous years. Weather on the trail was surprisingly cold for the forecast, with the elevation change.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Strong, fast flow of clear water
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 11-01-2020 - by Nancy Aguilar

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	11-01-2020
Surveyor Name:	Nancy Aguilar
Camp Description:	We hiked from Reyes Campground to Piedra Blanca Trailhead. 95% of the trail was easy to follow. We did have to look for the faint trail at Haddock when crossing the creek. We also had the same issue before getting to Pine Mountain Camp. The trail was faint but we managed to find it and head down and cross the creek. If you look up you can see the trail opening up in between some trees. Its not as bad a climb as it looks. You have to look for the trail. After Pine Mtn camp the descent was in amazing conditions. It looked like someone had been clearing the trails. I need to mention around Beartrap it was evident someone was out there clearing the trail also. Thank you Chris for your help
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Water source was in more places than we thought. Clear streams flowing through rocks
Weather Conditions:	start in 50's and got as high as 85 but never too hot

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 08-31-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	08-31-2020
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Water was clear and great for filtering to drink.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 06-27-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	06-27-2020
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 06-06-2020 - by Joshua ward

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	06-06-2020
Surveyor Name:	Joshua ward
Camp Description:	Came out for a day hike. Saw no snakes or animals. Trail has some overgrown spots. Bad for kids. Good fo adults. Great day good weather. Night time temp was going to be in 30s
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow
Weather Conditions:	Sunny and cool
Images:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 05-24-2020 - by Erin Swenson-Healey

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	05-24-2020
Surveyor Name:	Erin Swenson-Healey
Camp Description:	Nice, gradual ascent up from Reyes Campground. Trail was mostly clear. Got stuck on the trail two times on the trip waiting for a rattlesnake to make way (the snake was at N34.660127 W119.300738 both times - on the way up and back). The creek was flowing nicely. Nice, shaded camp site had ample room for 2 tents (down below) and a nice grill/stove. A separate group had pitched their tent on the flat up above the main site. The second site (on the other side of the creek) had room for a half-dozen tents and also featured a stove/grill. Easy hike up for beginning trekkers.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	creek was flowing nicely at appx. 6-12" depth at trail crossing
Weather Conditions:	mostly-clear skies
Images:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 04-17-2020 - by Jonathan Rocque

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	04-17-2020
Surveyor Name:	Jonathan Rocque
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Great water flow
Weather Conditions:	Light rain

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 02-02-2020 - by Christopher P. Lord

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	02-02-2020
Surveyor Name:	Christopher P. Lord
Camp Description:	Clear cool water flowing from Reyes Creek and both sites at Upper Reyes looking lovely as usual. Stopped in Sunday for a Camp survey and to bring out the fallen sign before someone swipes it. A New 4X4 post and the Camp sign will be re-installed soon. 22W03 has been recently worked and is in excellent condition leading into Camp.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Fallen Camp Sign

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 12-21-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	12-21-2019
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Creek was flowing. Easy to cross by rock hopping. All creek crossings from trailhead to camp were either a puddle or dry. Approaching storm may fill creeks for a few days.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	partly cloudy, windy15-30mph, 50-60s

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 12-21-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	12-21-2019
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 06-02-2019 - by HBDan

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	06-02-2019
Surveyor Name:	HBDan
Camp Description:	Both Upper Reyes camps in fine shape. Trail is easy to follow with overgrown vegetation.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water was flowing well, several inches deep with deeper pools. Clarity was good (except for a short time right after rain)
Weather Conditions:	Afternoon thunderheads with large pea-sized hail followed by rain.
Images:	Upper Reyes camp from uphill 6-03-19 Reyes Creek offers wet relief 6-03-19 Trail leading to Upper Reyes camp is exposed in many parts, other times shaded.

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 04-13-2019 - by Craig R. Carey

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	04-13-2019
Surveyor Name:	Craig R. Carey
Camp Description:	Spent the weekend of April 13/14 2019 with the intrepid mountain men of Troop 111 at Upper Reyes. Camp is in fine shape; good water.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Nice flow in creek
Weather Conditions:	Warm during the day; high 30s/low 40s at night. No bugs!
Images:	T111 Afield! Upper Reyes (main) Image courtesy TW

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 09-23-2018 - by Jonathan Rocque

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	09-23-2018
Surveyor Name:	Jonathan Rocque
Camp Description:	This is a great campsite for a larger group.Â There's another site about a 5 min hike as you continue toward Beartrap with lots of flat areas under a large tree. The campsite sign is no longer attached to the ground and appears to have rotted from termite damage.Â It's now resting against the tree in the middle of the site.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No water.
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Sign against the tree Looking down on the site

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 07-28-2018 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	07-28-2018
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 04-09-2018 - by Daniel J. Hall

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	04-09-2018
Surveyor Name:	Daniel J. Hall
Camp Description:	Camp in clean condition.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	clear, steady flow that should be reliable for at least several weeks
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 02-17-2018 - by John Palmisano

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	02-17-2018
Surveyor Name:	John Palmisano
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	steady flow of water down the creek
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Creek Flowing tree branches debris creek

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 01-01-2018 - by Tom Marsh

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	01-01-2018
Surveyor Name:	Tom Marsh
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good Flow near trail after camp
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 06-25-2017 - by Craig R. Carey

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	06-25-2017
Surveyor Name:	Craig R. Carey
Camp Description:	As part of of their 8-day trek across the Sespe Wilderness, Troop 111 (Ventura) spent their a lunch break at Upper Reyes on Sunday 6/25/2017. 97F and no breeze, but camp is in good shape and still plenty of water.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Lower than last month, but still plenty
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 05-27-2017 - by Paul M.

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	05-27-2017
Surveyor Name:	Paul M.
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 05-13-2017 - by LoveNote

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	05-13-2017
Surveyor Name:	LoveNote
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 04-22-2017 - by Craig R. Carey

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	04-22-2017
Surveyor Name:	Craig R. Carey
Camp Description:	The intrepid mountain men of Troop 111 (Ventura) camped at Upper Reyes the night of 4/22. Great weather, if a bit warm. Bugs were better than expected.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Cold and deep!
Weather Conditions:	Warm and breezy.
Images:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 09-09-2016 - by M Subbotin

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	09-09-2016
Surveyor Name:	M Subbotin
Camp Description:	No fires or stoves allowed, Trail closed past the campground due to Pine Fire
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 06-25-2016 - by Erico

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	06-25-2016
Surveyor Name:	Erico
Camp Description:	Stopped on my way to Beartrap. Hot in Camp Schideck / Reyes Creek. Nice and cool under the trees at Upper Reyes. Nobody else on the trail. No trash, no mess.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Cold, clear, flowing well.
Weather Conditions:	Clean and warm.

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 04-13-2016 - by Doug Thomas

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	04-13-2016
Surveyor Name:	Doug Thomas
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 12-06-2015 - by Kinji Leslie

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	12-06-2015
Surveyor Name:	Kinji Leslie
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 11-13-2015 - by Rick Kaylor

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	11-13-2015
Surveyor Name:	Rick Kaylor
Camp Description:	This is a small overused camp.Â It appeared to have two sites.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	The water was flowing but it is a bit hard to get to from the camp.
Weather Conditions:	In the mid 70 degrees mid-day. Down to 34 degrees at night.

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 11-13-2015 - by Chris Novak

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	11-13-2015
Surveyor Name:	Chris Novak
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 10-11-2015 - by Ranger Rik

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	10-11-2015
Surveyor Name:	Ranger Rik
Camp Description:	Good water flowing at Upper Reyes Camp
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Photo Ranger Rik Photo Ranger Rik

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 05-15-2015 - by Jeremiah Swider

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	05-15-2015
Surveyor Name:	Jeremiah Swider
Camp Description:	Hard to find trail in the night. Â Otherwise well maintained with one fire ring and plenty of space.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Small amount of water
Weather Conditions:	Night

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 03-20-2015 - by Mark S

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	03-20-2015
Surveyor Name:	Mark S
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	good flow
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 02-13-2015 - by Aaron and Tom Songer

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	02-13-2015
Surveyor Name:	Aaron and Tom Songer
Camp Description:	There is no link to provide information for Beartrap Campground, so I have added it here. Upper Reyes Campground Campsite was in great condition. It looked like someone had come in and chopped down a few new trees which was odd. There is one stove and fire ring that is surrounded by many large stands of cedars (see photos). Beartrap Campground We camped here our first night. The main campsite upstream looked good and had quite a few fire rings and some good tent flats. We decided to set up downstream where it was more secluded and shaded by more trees. Downstream, there were two sites, both in great condition (see photos).Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Both creeks flowing with clear water and steady flow
Weather Conditions:	Upper Reyes- mid 70s; Beartrap- mid 60s(day), high 30s(night)
Images:	Upper Reyes Campgound Upper Reyes Campground Reyes Creek Beartrap Campground downstream Beartrap Creek at main campground

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 11-10-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	11-10-2014
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 10-11-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	10-11-2014
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	More than was seen a month ago, but still meager.
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Photo Rik Photo Rik

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 07-01-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	07-01-2014
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flowing water
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 05-01-2014 - by LPFA

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	05-01-2014
Surveyor Name:	LPFA
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Low but flowing.
Weather Conditions:

Upper Reyes Camp Survey - 04-11-2014 - by LPFA

Link:	Upper Reyes Camp
Date:	04-11-2014
Surveyor Name:	LPFA
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

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