Use Marker Groups Wolf 2002
Piru 2003
Day 2006
Zaca 2007
Gap 2008
La Brea 2009
Villa Creek Camp North Los Padres National Forest
- Camp Type: Wilderness Trail Camp
- Topo Map Link: Cape San Martin
- Elevation: 1150 feet
- Wilderness Area: Silver Peak
- County: Monterey County
- Ranger District: Monterey Ranger District
- Longitude: -121.3867292
- Latitude: 35.85858164
- Water Sources: Year-round water is available beside camp in Villa Creek.
- Length of Stay: 14 Days
- Reservations: Wilderness Trail Camp
Recent Water Reports:
| Date | Surveyor | Water Report |
| 11-25-2022 | Addison Jerlow | Flowing |
| 04-09-2022 | Anonymous Surveyor | Flowing |
| 11-06-2021 | Anonymous Surveyor | Flowing |
| 08-14-2021 | Erin | Flowing |
| 08-08-2021 | Anonymous Surveyor | Flowing |
| 06-27-2021 | Anonymous Surveyor | Flowing |
| 02-29-2020 | Anonymous Surveyor | Flowing |
| 06-20-2019 | Josh | Flowing |
| 04-07-2018 | Aurora | Flowing |
| 04-02-2018 | Hiker Rosie | Flowing |
| 11-18-2017 | Andrew | Flowing |
| 04-15-2016 | Hiker Tim | Flowing |
Description:
Villa Creek Camp is located along the Buckeye Trail just north of the intersection with the Cruikshank Trail. The camp is tucked in deep drainage amongst towering redwood trees and mature maples beside the reliable Villa Creek. A spur trail leads from the Buckeye Trail steeply down to camp. Expect much cooler temperatures here than just a half-mile south at Upper Cruikshank Camp, as about 300 feet of elevation separate the camps.
There is a use camp on the south side of Villa Creek where it is crossed by the Buckeye Trail. Fallen redwoods and its location in the floodplain of Villa Creek make this unofficial camp dangerous and it should not be used, especially with rain in the forecast.
Survey Photos:
Hiker Tim - 04-15-2016
Campsite
Hiker Tim - 04-15-2016
Villa Creek
Andrew - 11-18-2017
Andrew - 11-18-2017
Aurora - 04-07-2018
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Aurora - 04-07-2018
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Submitted Camp Reports
Villa Creek Camp Survey - 11-25-2022 - by Addison JerlowLink: Villa Creek Camp Date: 11-25-2022 Surveyor Name: Addison Jerlow Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Great flow at camp and at crossing on Buckeye Trail Weather Conditions: upper 60s, mid 40s - Villa Creek Camp Survey - 04-09-2022 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Villa Creek Camp Date: 04-09-2022 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: Trail going down to camp is partially blocked by two large fallen trees. Lots of poison oak makes circumventing them challenging. Would be nice to get those cleared Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Good flow Weather Conditions: - Villa Creek Camp Survey - 11-06-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Villa Creek Camp Date: 11-06-2021 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: River is in full force! Weather Conditions: - Villa Creek Camp Survey - 08-14-2021 - by Erin
Link: Villa Creek Camp Date: 08-14-2021 Surveyor Name: Erin Camp Description: So gorgeous and shady, plenty of water. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Gorgeous Weather Conditions: - Villa Creek Camp Survey - 08-08-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Villa Creek Camp Date: 08-08-2021 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Villa Creek Camp Survey - 06-27-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Villa Creek Camp Date: 06-27-2021 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: A very healthy flow from this stream! Weather Conditions: - Villa Creek Camp Survey - 02-29-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Villa Creek Camp Date: 02-29-2020 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: Overgrown campsites that were not maintained. Found 1 fire ring. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Nice, steady flow. Plenty of water to drink and play in. Weather Conditions: Mild, but cold. - Villa Creek Camp Survey - 06-20-2019 - by Josh
Link: Villa Creek Camp Date: 06-20-2019 Surveyor Name: Josh Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Strong enough flow to make camping there pretty loud. Enough water to float in lower pool. Weather Conditions: light to heavy drizzle and fog - Villa Creek Camp Survey - 04-07-2018 - by Aurora
Link: Villa Creek Camp Date: 04-07-2018 Surveyor Name: Aurora Camp Description: The river crossing want too bad, but the path to the site was small and has a generous incline/decline. Lots of wet food. No good spot for a hammock. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Abundant and clean water around the camp. Weather Conditions: Clear skies after noon. Does into the 40s at night. Images:
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Climb - Villa Creek Camp Survey - 04-02-2018 - by Hiker Rosie
Link: Villa Creek Camp Date: 04-02-2018 Surveyor Name: Hiker Rosie Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: strong flow, a little precarious to cross, but lots of deep pools Weather Conditions: high 68F low 40F - Villa Creek Camp Survey - 11-18-2017 - by Andrew
Link: Villa Creek Camp Date: 11-18-2017 Surveyor Name: Andrew Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Villa Creek was very strong with deep pools Weather Conditions: High 70F, Low 42F Images: - Villa Creek Camp Survey - 04-15-2016 - by Hiker Tim
Link: Villa Creek Camp Date: 04-15-2016 Surveyor Name: Hiker Tim Camp Description: Beautiful camp with a picnic table and fire ring, space for two tents. The camp is situated right by Villa Creek in a grove of Redwoods. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Villa creek was more like a river, very strong flow of cold clean water. Weather Conditions: Clear with highs of 67, lows in the high 40s. Images:
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Survey / Report Form Last Updated: Tuesday, November 29, 2022
