Ventana Camp North Los Padres National Forest

Submitted Camp Reports

Ventana Camp Survey - 06-27-2022 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Ventana Camp
Date:	06-27-2022
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
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Ventana Camp Survey - 11-10-2021 - by Eric Ekeroth

Link:	Ventana Camp
Date:	11-10-2021
Surveyor Name:	Eric Ekeroth
Camp Description:	wonderful campsite, trail down from pine ridge trail is a bit brushy, with a lot of ticks. The campground itself is quite expansive and very peaceful. I Will return
Water Source:	Flowing
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Ventana Camp Survey - 06-11-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Ventana Camp
Date:	06-11-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Beautiful site, cool throughout the day, you can hear the water flowing all night which was beautiful. There’s a little beach with sand we laid on to watch the stars.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Waist deep in some places
Weather Conditions:	It was not too cold at night, was fine with a hoodie
Images:	Facing southwest Facing northeast Straight on showing the deepest water View from the camp site

Ventana Camp Survey - 01-14-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Ventana Camp
Date:	01-14-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
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Ventana Camp Survey - 05-15-2016 - by Kali

Link:	Ventana Camp
Date:	05-15-2016
Surveyor Name:	Kali
Camp Description:	The site was not particularly crowded and river was flowing. Plenty of trees for shade and hanging a hammock. We saw a juvenile rattlesnake stretched across the trail on the way down, so stay vigilant for them.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Plenty of water with a good flow. Not a raging river, but definitely a steady stream to stock up on water
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Ventana Camp Survey - 09-04-2015 - by Amber Loewy

Link:	Ventana Camp
Date:	09-04-2015
Surveyor Name:	Amber Loewy
Camp Description:	There are 5 distinct campsites on the south side of the river, with plenty of extra spots to pitch a tent even if the sites are occupied. All the sites are large enough to fit a group of 4-6 tents, plus have a fire ring (that can't be used if there are campfire restrictions). There is a "toilet" on the south side of the river. See pictures, don't expect privacy if there are other people coming down the trail to camp. On the north side of the river there are 3 more sites with fire rings, but no toilet. If you hammock camp, there are plenty of trees but most are far apart so make sure you have an extra 25' of rope or long tree straps. There is poison oak EVERYWHERE; on the trail, in the camp, etc... To cross the river, there are some downed trees that make a bridge so you don't have to get wet, but it's easier to wear sandals or just cross barefoot, especially if you are carrying a pack across. The river is inches deep so walking across is no problem. Down river from the camp there is a beautiful swimming area with big boulders to sun on and a down tree crossing the lagoon area. No pictures, but you can see it on the satellite map. The descent to camp is about a mile from the trail marker, so 6 miles total hike from Big Sur Station Trailhead to Ventana Camp. The trail was narrow but clear.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	The water out of the Big Sur River was fabulous, filtered of course, but runs beautifully clear and tastes great.
Weather Conditions:	Clear skies, afternoon wind gusts, cool evenings
Images:	Trail Head Sign Camp Entrance Toilet Central Camp Site East Riverside Camp Site

Ventana Camp Survey - 09-04-2015 - by Amber Loewy

Link:	Ventana Camp
Date:	09-04-2015
Surveyor Name:	Amber Loewy
Camp Description:	Adding more photos
Water Source:	Flowing
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Images:	North Riverside Camp Site North Riverside Camp Site River Trail River Crossing Central Camp Site North East Riverside Camp Site

Ventana Camp Survey - 09-03-2015 - by Julie Lovern

Link:	Ventana Camp
Date:	09-03-2015
Surveyor Name:	Julie Lovern
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
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