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Middle Lion Campground South Los Padres National Forest
- Camp Type: Car Campground - No Reservations, first-come, first-serve walk-in campground
- Topo Map Link: Lion Canyon
- Elevation: 3200 feet
- Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
- County: Ventura County
- Ranger District: Ojai Ranger District
- Longitude: -119.1657067
- Latitude: 34.54987107
- Water Sources: Middle Lion is set along Lion Canyon Creek
- Length of Stay: 14 Days
- Reservations: Car Campground - No Reservations, Walk In
Recent Water Reports:
| Date | Surveyor | Water Report |
| 11-14-2021 | Adam Olivares | Trickle |
| 01-16-2021 | Shaddus Maximus | Flowing |
| 01-15-2021 | Anonymous Surveyor | Flowing |
| 02-16-2020 | Christopher P. Lord | Flowing |
| 11-21-2016 | Anonymous Surveyor | Flowing |
| 10-11-2016 | Mark | Trickle |
| 07-09-2016 | Mark J. | Flowing |
| 03-31-2016 | Shaddus Maximus/Los Padres Forest Association | Flowing |
| 10-05-2015 | Los Padres Forest Association | Flowing |
| 01-15-2015 | Los Padres Forest Association | Flowing |
| 11-05-2014 | Los Padres Forest Association | Flowing |
| 06-10-2014 | Los Padres Forest Association | Flowing |
| 05-17-2014 | Hike Los Padres | Flowing |
Description:
Middle Lion Campground is a car-camp located at the end of the Rose Valley Rd off of Hwy 33. The camp has a handful of sites, each with a fire ring, table and nearby bathroom. Middle Lion is set along Lion Canyon Creek, which has year round water. It is also at the trailhead for the Lion Canyon Trail, which heads up-canyon towards Nordhoff Ridge. Great views of the Piedra Blanca formation and the Sespe wilderness highlight this camp. Great spot to camp.
Starting in 2016 the Forest Service has been closing Middle Lion during the winter months between December and March. Check with the Ojai Ranger District for details.
Recent Uploads:
Photo By: Christopher P Lord - Website Link
Survey Photos:
Los Padres Forest Association - 06-10-2014
Los Padres Forest Association - 06-10-2014
Los Padres Forest Association - 01-15-2015
FS Crews doing work and camp after work
Christopher P. Lord - 02-16-2020
Christopher P. Lord - 02-16-2020
Christopher P. Lord - 02-16-2020
Christopher P. Lord - 02-16-2020
Christopher P. Lord - 02-16-2020
Submitted Camp Reports
Middle Lion Campground Survey - 11-14-2021 - by Adam OlivaresLink: Middle Lion Campground Date: 11-14-2021 Surveyor Name: Adam Olivares Camp Description: Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Middle Lion Campground Survey - 01-16-2021 - by Shaddus Maximus
Link: Middle Lion Campground Date: 01-16-2021 Surveyor Name: Shaddus Maximus Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Middle Lion Campground Survey - 01-15-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Middle Lion Campground Date: 01-15-2021 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: gate closed to the campground. flow was observed from Piedra Blanca side Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Middle Lion Campground Survey - 02-16-2020 - by Christopher P. Lord
Link: Middle Lion Campground Date: 02-16-2020 Surveyor Name: Christopher P. Lord Camp Description: Road is open and water is flowing at the Campground. 22W06 leading out the southern end of the Camp is in fine shape to the East and West Fork Camps. More details at the link below. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: Images: - Middle Lion Campground Survey - 11-21-2016 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Middle Lion Campground Date: 11-21-2016 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: The river was shallow around the campsites, but the further you walk up the trail the more water there was. Weather Conditions: Clear and chilly. At night it got down to 29 degrees F. - Middle Lion Campground Survey - 10-11-2016 - by Mark
Link: Middle Lion Campground Date: 10-11-2016 Surveyor Name: Mark Camp Description: Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: more than a trckle but i would not cal it flowing Weather Conditions: - Middle Lion Campground Survey - 07-09-2016 - by Mark J.
Link: Middle Lion Campground Date: 07-09-2016 Surveyor Name: Mark J. Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: Sunny. Mid 80s - Middle Lion Campground Survey - 03-31-2016 - by Shaddus Maximus/Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Middle Lion Campground Date: 03-31-2016 Surveyor Name: Shaddus Maximus/Los Padres Forest Association Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Middle Lion Campground Survey - 10-05-2015 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Middle Lion Campground Date: 10-05-2015 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Camp Description: Water flowing just above the campground. Â Signs of graffiti around camp, BOO! Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Middle Lion Campground Survey - 01-15-2015 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Middle Lion Campground Date: 01-15-2015 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Camp Description: Middle Lion was rocked by the December 2014 storms and many trees fell around camp. As a result the camp was closed for about 5 weeks. This week it was reopened by the Forest Service. All good and there should be a lot of firewood for a while. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: Images:
FS Crews doing work and camp after work - Middle Lion Campground Survey - 11-05-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Middle Lion Campground Date: 11-05-2014 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Middle Lion Campground Survey - 06-10-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Middle Lion Campground Date: 06-10-2014 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: More water than we expected. Flowing nicely. Weather Conditions: Images: - Middle Lion Campground Survey - 05-17-2014 - by Hike Los Padres
Link: Middle Lion Campground Date: 05-17-2014 Surveyor Name: Hike Los Padres Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Pretty good flow. Weather Conditions:
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Survey / Report Form Last Updated: Tuesday, March 22, 2016
