Blue Canyon Camp

Date	Surveyor	Water Report
11-29-2025	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
02-08-2025	Omar Eff	Flowing
03-09-2024	Casey Hall	Flowing
12-22-2022	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing
06-24-2022	Paul Cronshaw	Dry
05-19-2022	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing
04-09-2022	James Wapotich	Flowing
03-31-2022	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
02-21-2022	Harrison Paradise	Flowing
01-16-2022	Shaddus Maximus	Flowing
11-29-2021	Paul Cronshaw	Dry
07-25-2021	James Wapotich	Dry
06-26-2021	Yaniv Paul-Aschenbrenner Trischitta	Dry
03-06-2021	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
02-14-2021	ZE	Flowing
12-01-2020	John O'Connell	Flowing
07-01-2020	Martina	Flowing
05-19-2020	rich scholl	Flowing
05-06-2020	Shaddus Maximus	Flowing
08-05-2019	Stephen S	Flowing
04-13-2019	David H	Flowing
01-22-2019	Craig R. Carey	Flowing
12-15-2018	Jonathan Rocque	Flowing
11-10-2018	Paul Cronshaw	Dry
10-26-2018	Conor W	Dry
10-23-2018	Anonymous Surveyor	Dry
10-14-2018	Dan S	Dry
10-13-2018	Jonathan Rocque	Dry
06-22-2018	Camerin Poulson	Flowing
04-21-2018	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
09-11-2017	Jared Bresee	Dry
01-08-2017	Joshua Isaac	Flowing
11-06-2016	Shaddus Maximus	Dry
08-20-2016	Erin Carroll	Dry
04-30-2016	Matt Swider	Flowing
04-23-2016	James Wapotich	Flowing
03-13-2016	Anonymous Backpacker	Flowing
02-15-2016	Shaddus Maximus	Flowing
05-13-2015	Donnie Tognazzini	Flowing
04-20-2015	Valerie Norton	Flowing
03-20-2015	Steve Genest	Flowing
03-14-2015	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing
02-15-2015	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 11-29-2025 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	11-29-2025
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow from recent rains.
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 02-08-2025 - by Omar Eff

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	02-08-2025
Surveyor Name:	Omar Eff
Camp Description:	Camp was in good condition. Lots of water in creek from recent rainstorm. Hiked to Cottam Camp and had fun checking out ancient seashells in the creek.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Great flow
Weather Conditions:	Clear, sunny by day, frost overnight.

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 03-09-2024 - by Casey Hall

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	03-09-2024
Surveyor Name:	Casey Hall
Camp Description:	Romero trail down to camp is steep, washed up, and overgrown in several places. 2 wet crossings between Blue Canyon trail junction and the site. Site is pleasant and secluded.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	River is full and flowing quickly.
Weather Conditions:	High 50s, low 60s.
Images:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 12-22-2022 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	12-22-2022
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Camp Maintenance: Raked the leaves around campsite, cleaned and buried the fire pit ashes.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing with small pools, 3-4 feet wide and 6" deep. Compare recent high water flow from recent storm with 5-19-22 photo.
Weather Conditions:	Low 40s night temps and mid 70s during day. Sunny
Images:	Creek at campsite Blue Canyon Campsite

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 06-24-2022 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	06-24-2022
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Campsite is in excellent condition. Volunteers have cleared the grass around the table, fire pit and created trail to toilet.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Water supply has dried up in a month
Weather Conditions:	Upper 80s and Sunny
Images:	Dry creek section that had water in a month prior Brushed Campsite

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 05-19-2022 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	05-19-2022
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	I stayed at this camp for maintenance purposes. This camp has the a good water flow for this time of year and dry conditions. I used the rake and fire shovel for cleaning the campsite. I dispersed and disguised a large pile of ash with dirt and leaves. Over 15 years ago, the table was placed in this camp by a Troop 33 Eagle Scout. It is so nice to see that it remains in good condition. The toilet has not been used so cleaning can be postponed until a later date.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing with small pools, 3-4 feet wide
Weather Conditions:	Lower 80s and Sunny with some wind
Images:	Campsite BEFORE cleaning.... ....and AFTER cleaning Clean Firepit Water in Blue Canyon Creek at campsite

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 04-09-2022 - by James Wapotich

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	04-09-2022
Surveyor Name:	James Wapotich
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	good flow
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 03-31-2022 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	03-31-2022
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Well cared for campsite. Almost feels like camping in the PNW since the fog and dew make everything wet and damp - would never know we are in a drought. Privy in good condition. Is it a grave mound that is in the middle of the campsite though?
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Healthy flow in the creek
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 02-21-2022 - by Harrison Paradise

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	02-21-2022
Surveyor Name:	Harrison Paradise
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 01-16-2022 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	01-16-2022
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 11-29-2021 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	11-29-2021
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Campsite is in good condition. Firepit needs reformatting to make it more safe. Toilet is in good condition.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Low 40s night temps and mid 70s during day.Sunny
Images:	Blue Canyon Camp Several of the creek crossings on way to North Romero Junction have pools of water

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 07-25-2021 - by James Wapotich

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	07-25-2021
Surveyor Name:	James Wapotich
Camp Description:	No water at camp or downstream from camp
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 06-26-2021 - by Yaniv Paul-Aschenbrenner Trischitta

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	06-26-2021
Surveyor Name:	Yaniv Paul-Aschenbrenner Trischitta
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No water
Weather Conditions:	102

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 03-06-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	03-06-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Plenty of water!
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 02-14-2021 - by ZE

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	02-14-2021
Surveyor Name:	ZE
Camp Description:	Didn't actually stay at this camp, but hiked through it. There was water in the nearby creek.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 12-01-2020 - by John O'Connell

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	12-01-2020
Surveyor Name:	John O'Connell
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 07-01-2020 - by Martina

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	07-01-2020
Surveyor Name:	Martina
Camp Description:	camp very clean
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	still a good flow
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 05-19-2020 - by rich scholl

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	05-19-2020
Surveyor Name:	rich scholl
Camp Description:	camp in good shape
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	plenty of water
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 05-06-2020 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	05-06-2020
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Given the volume of water in the creek, should have good flow for the next few months.
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 08-05-2019 - by Stephen S

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	08-05-2019
Surveyor Name:	Stephen S
Camp Description:	Blue Canyon Camp was pretty brushy, but still in good condition.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water was flowing ankle-deep with some small pools
Weather Conditions:	Sunny
Images:	Blue Canyon Camp

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 04-13-2019 - by David H

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	04-13-2019
Surveyor Name:	David H
Camp Description:	Camp is in great shape with mint and orchids growing around it. The creek right next to the site has plenty of water. There were a ton of spiders (every kind) around the site...so definitely be on the look out.Â Hiked from Romero Canyon Trailhead to the camp. Once we got on the trail from East Camino Cielo to Blue Canyon there are a couple overgrown sections where you want to look out for poison oak and ticks.Â As you are crossing the creek, you might miss the Blue Canyon Trail that goes straight to the campÂ (it is left of the Big Rock) due to overgrown foliage. If you miss the trail, keep going down the creek and you will find the other entrance to the camp.Â Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow in the creek, I was able to fully submerge my body in a section
Weather Conditions:	Sunny - Mid 70's
Images:	Campsite was great!

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 01-22-2019 - by Craig R. Carey

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	01-22-2019
Surveyor Name:	Craig R. Carey
Camp Description:	Troop 111 (Ventura) backpacked from Middle Santa Ynez to Blue Canyon on Sunday, 1/20/19. Camp is in great shape; plenty of water in the creek after all these rains.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Strong flow, but muddy
Weather Conditions:	Cold, breezy, and cloudy.
Images:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 12-15-2018 - by Jonathan Rocque

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	12-15-2018
Surveyor Name:	Jonathan Rocque
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water was flowing through the creek
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 11-10-2018 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	11-10-2018
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Camp is in good condition.Â Camp table was brought in by Otis Calef mules forÂ Â Troop 33 Eagle Scout project many years ago.Â Â Toilet seat is broken on the toilet.Â I fixed the fire pit in 2015 and it needs another rebuilding.Â Damage to a 6" oak at the entrance to the camp. A nice camp to stay at during the spring and early summer seasons.Â Â Â Â
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	70s and Sunny
Images:	Blue Canyon Camp

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 10-26-2018 - by Conor W

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	10-26-2018
Surveyor Name:	Conor W
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 10-23-2018 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	10-23-2018
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No water!
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 10-14-2018 - by Dan S

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	10-14-2018
Surveyor Name:	Dan S
Camp Description:	No water at camp or at junction with upper romero trail, plenty of poison oak :)
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 10-13-2018 - by Jonathan Rocque

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	10-13-2018
Surveyor Name:	Jonathan Rocque
Camp Description:	Nice camp with a few good campsite locations.Â The creek was completely dry.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
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Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 06-22-2018 - by Camerin Poulson

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	06-22-2018
Surveyor Name:	Camerin Poulson
Camp Description:	Hiked from Upper Romero Canyon junction to Romero Camuesa Road. Trail is very overgrown and flood damaged. Found it easier to follow the stream bed than the trail. Bushwacking and boulder hopping necessary.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water flowing at 1' to 2' depth at junction with upper Romero Trail. About a mile upstream changes to trickle and then dry by the time the canyon connects to Romero Camuesa Road
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Blue Canyon Blue Canyon Blue Canyon

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 04-21-2018 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	04-21-2018
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Took Blue Canyon Trail/Camuesa Trail down...big mistake as trail almost completely washed out by the rains and is really more of a gully down to the creek.Â Recommend packing very light as trail is steep and there is a lot of loose gravel.Â Vastly underestimated the bugs.Â Was just constantly harassed and swarmed, mostly by flies (no mosquitoes thankfully).Â Trail can be hard to follow at times; it's not marked and not well worn.Â Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	just a few inches deep in most places, steady flow
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 09-11-2017 - by Jared Bresee

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	09-11-2017
Surveyor Name:	Jared Bresee
Camp Description:	Everything is there, shovel, etc. No water flow.Â
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Completely Dry
Weather Conditions:	Clear & Sunny, 82 degrees

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 01-08-2017 - by Joshua Isaac

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	01-08-2017
Surveyor Name:	Joshua Isaac
Camp Description:	Watch for ticks!
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Lots of water
Weather Conditions:	Low 60s, rainy the day before

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 11-06-2016 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	11-06-2016
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 08-20-2016 - by Erin Carroll

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	08-20-2016
Surveyor Name:	Erin Carroll
Camp Description:	Blue Canyon is bone dry already. Â Pray for rain! Â
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 04-30-2016 - by Matt Swider

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	04-30-2016
Surveyor Name:	Matt Swider
Camp Description:	Just a quick overnight, arrived after dark and gone by mid morning. Â Cleared a couple of fallen trees from the trail toward Cottam at the side creek, which also had water, a trickle. Â Beautiful camp, glad we got down there for a night. Â Suspect water will be in blue canyon for at least another month. Â Did a quick hike down to the Santa Ynez river past Cottam, no water to see in the river. Â Water in camp at Cottam. Â Trail to Cottam a bit over grown, did a bit of trail clearing along the way. Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Nice flow through the canyon. Could hear the water up in camp during the quiet of the night.
Weather Conditions:	high low 60's, low high 30's
Images:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 04-23-2016 - by James Wapotich

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	04-23-2016
Surveyor Name:	James Wapotich
Camp Description:	Decent water flowing in the creek
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 03-13-2016 - by Anonymous Backpacker

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	03-13-2016
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Backpacker
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	4-5 ft wide stream with 1ft deep. Clear, crisp water for drinking
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 02-15-2016 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	02-15-2016
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 05-13-2015 - by Donnie Tognazzini

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	05-13-2015
Surveyor Name:	Donnie Tognazzini
Camp Description:	Pleasantly wild. Camp is in good shape.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Clear/Warm; some rain 5-6am

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 04-20-2015 - by Valerie Norton

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	04-20-2015
Surveyor Name:	Valerie Norton
Camp Description:	Table good, a solid stone ring has been built, shovel available. Poison oak is getting thick at the edges and starting to invade, but there is still a clear path to water.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	stream flowing, tributary just downstream was flowing on first pass, mud puddle on second
Weather Conditions:	mild to warm
Images:	sign from the trail camp area overview

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 03-20-2015 - by Steve Genest

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	03-20-2015
Surveyor Name:	Steve Genest
Camp Description:	This was my first visit to the Dick Smith Wilderness. We started at Cold Spring Trail on E Camino Cielo. No water at Forbush. The tread was great the whole way, just a little spring growth encroachment...but no biggy. As expected, much poison oak. Still Â some good wildflowers to see. We had the place to ouselves all day & night. There were signs of a very recent wildlife scuffle at Cottam proper...looked like cat prints and a 10" deep hole dug...something was trying to root out a critter. Blue Canyon Camp is a great spot...very remote feel to the place which is exactly what we were hoping for. Long, slow hike out on Saturday for these old legs! Tick check revealed none.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Decent flow of good, clear water in the creek though there was a very slight overnight drop in flow.
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 03-14-2015 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	03-14-2015
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Seat added to the old metal toilet.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 02-15-2015 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	02-15-2015
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Camp is in good condition.Â There are Â 3 old ice box stoves; two are still intact on their stone pedestals, the middle one is broken and laying in the bushes. Â We cleaned out the toilet and fire ring.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	1 -2 feet of water in pools by campsite
Weather Conditions:	Sunny and warm.
Images:	Fire ring before repair Fire ring after repair

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