Matias Potrero Camp South Los Padres National Forest

• Camp Type: Trail Camp
• Topo Map Link: Little Pine Mountain
• Elevation: 1600 feet
• Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
• County: Santa Barbara County
• Ranger District: Santa Barbara Ranger District
• Longitude: -119.7174828
• Latitude: 34.52008267
• Water Sources: Stream (seasonal)
• Length of Stay: 14 Days
• Reservations: Trail Camp

Recent Water Reports:

Date	Surveyor	Water Report
01-27-2022	Stan A	Dry
12-02-2020	John M OConnell	Dry
09-02-2019	Trevisani patrizia	Trickle
11-12-2018	Jasper Uradnicek	Dry
05-06-2018	Los Padres Forest Association	Stagnant
04-25-2017	Los Padres Forest Association	Flowing
04-01-2017	Valerie Norton	Trickle
04-02-2015	Shaddus Maximus	Dry

Photo By: Jasper Uradnicek - Website Link

Photo By: Jasper Uradnicek - Website Link

Photo By: Jasper Uradnicek - Website Link

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Description:

A small trail camp on the Matias Potrero Trail (27W19) off Paradise Road via the Highway 154.

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Photo By: Jasper Uradnicek - Website Link

Photo By: Jasper Uradnicek - Website Link

Photo By: Jasper Uradnicek - Website Link

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  Shaddus Maximus - 04-02-2015
  
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  Los Padres Forest Association - 04-25-2017
  
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  Los Padres Forest Association - 05-06-2018
  Horse corral, photo Beckstrand
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  Los Padres Forest Association - 05-06-2018
  Stove at camp, photo Beckstrand
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  Los Padres Forest Association - 05-06-2018
  Campground table, photo Beckstrand
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  Los Padres Forest Association - 05-06-2018
  Mattais sign, photo Beckstrand

Submitted Camp Reports

Matias Potrero Camp Survey - 01-27-2022 - by Stan A

Link:	Matias Potrero Camp
Date:	01-27-2022
Surveyor Name:	Stan A
Camp Description:	Camp & picnic table in good shape. Several landscaping tools present. Trail in well maintained and easily traveled. Fire ring intact.
Water Source:	Dry
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Matias Potrero Camp Survey - 12-02-2020 - by John M OConnell

Link:	Matias Potrero Camp
Date:	12-02-2020
Surveyor Name:	John M OConnell
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
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Matias Potrero Camp Survey - 09-02-2019 - by Trevisani patrizia

Link:	Matias Potrero Camp
Date:	09-02-2019
Surveyor Name:	Trevisani patrizia
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
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Matias Potrero Camp Survey - 11-12-2018 - by Jasper Uradnicek

Link:	Matias Potrero Camp
Date:	11-12-2018
Surveyor Name:	Jasper Uradnicek
Camp Description:	I led a 5 hour work day with a large group. We cleared the trail, put new signs in and put a new table in.Â
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Water from the spring can’t get to camp
Weather Conditions:	78 and sunny

Matias Potrero Camp Survey - 05-06-2018 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Matias Potrero Camp
Date:	05-06-2018
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Scouted Matias Camp for a potential Eagle Scout project.  The entire camp needs help.  Repair main site with Klamath grill, broken table, tent locations, trail to camp and to corral, spring.
Water Source:	Stagnant
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Images:	Horse corral, photo Beckstrand Stove at camp, photo Beckstrand Campground table, photo Beckstrand Mattais sign, photo Beckstrand

Matias Potrero Camp Survey - 04-25-2017 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Matias Potrero Camp
Date:	04-25-2017
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	The trail down to Matias Potrero Camp continues to degrade, making it harder and harder to find but you can push through the grass down the hill and over to the old camp - which is also hard to find.  No indication of anyone camping here anytime recently.   Really nice views and love the sound of wind through the grasses.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water was flowing good in the creek next to the camp and at the "trail" crossing.
Weather Conditions:	low 80's and pleasant.
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Matias Potrero Camp Survey - 04-01-2017 - by Valerie Norton

Link:	Matias Potrero Camp
Date:	04-01-2017
Surveyor Name:	Valerie Norton
Camp Description:	I didn't actually find the campsite, just a corral.  Followed the 'dozer track down through the hills and across the creek and back up to that.  The small creek has a little water that goes underground just above where I crossed.  It looked like someone actually came down while I was poking around the corral and headed downhill after crossing the creek.  I thought I heard voices and there was newly flattened grass in a footstep pattern.  Maybe that's where the camp is?  or their grow? Were I camping in the area, I would probably go a little west of the connector near where someone's put a blue ribbon way off trail.  This has more view and is close to a really nice flowing creek.
Water Source:	Trickle
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Matias Potrero Camp Survey - 04-02-2015 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Matias Potrero Camp
Date:	04-02-2015
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:	Camp is overgrown and even a bit challenging to find. The picnic table is in ruins.Â
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No water source near Matias Potrero camp, unfortunately. If you're going to camp here, haul in your own supply.
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