Poplar Camp South Los Padres National Forest

Submitted Camp Reports

Poplar Camp Survey - 02-06-2022 - by Stephen S

Link:	Poplar Camp
Date:	02-06-2022
Surveyor Name:	Stephen S
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
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Poplar Camp Survey - 04-09-2021 - by LPFA

Link:	Poplar Camp
Date:	04-09-2021
Surveyor Name:	LPFA
Camp Description:	Camp was in decent condition. Nice and flat and well marked off the trail. Good water in the creek.
Water Source:	Flowing
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Weather Conditions:	Sunny 45/80 F

Poplar Camp Survey - 11-27-2020 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Poplar Camp
Date:	11-27-2020
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	LPFA project to repair the old damaged sign at the Poplar Camp junction.  See link below for more details: https://www.facebook.com/LosPadresForestAssociation/posts/2543821222409453
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Nearest water was approx 5 mins up the trail at the next creek crossing, water was clear and flowing well.
Weather Conditions:	Cold nights and warm days
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Poplar Camp Survey - 05-30-2020 - by Addison Jerlow

Link:	Poplar Camp
Date:	05-30-2020
Surveyor Name:	Addison Jerlow
Camp Description:	nice camp. large open meadow. two good tent spots, the rest of the area is slanted. one side of the picnic table still works if you fancy a sit.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	slow flow but able to fill with scoop at camp access. 4-6in deep pool, half inch deep moving water.
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Poplar Camp Survey - 02-27-2019 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Poplar Camp
Date:	02-27-2019
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Poplar has the most room and potential of any of the camps along the Upper Indian / Poplar Trail.  It's a bit hard to find the turnoff but once at camp there is a meadow, old table, some tools, fire ring and enough space to play frisbee, sling up your hammock or explore some of the nearby game trails that lead to this and that.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Lots and lots of agua
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Poplar Camp Survey - 10-26-2018 - by Conor W

Link:	Poplar Camp
Date:	10-26-2018
Surveyor Name:	Conor W
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Small scattered pools between Poplar and Pens
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Poplar Camp Survey - 04-26-2018 - by Matt Inman-Ojai Valley School

Link:	Poplar Camp
Date:	04-26-2018
Surveyor Name:	Matt Inman-Ojai Valley School
Camp Description:	This camp is not encountered by those headed up or down the Poplar-Indian Trail; care must be taken to find it under big Cottonwood trees off the designated route.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	The creek in this area is found flowing through willow thicket and access can be inconsistent. Good 4" flow was evident.
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Poplar Camp Survey - 05-28-2016 - by James Wapotich

Link:	Poplar Camp
Date:	05-28-2016
Surveyor Name:	James Wapotich
Camp Description:	No water at Poplar
Water Source:	Dry
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Poplar Camp Survey - 02-28-2016 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Poplar Camp
Date:	02-28-2016
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	This camp has great potential.  It is located off the trail by about 200 yards, which gives it a little more seclusion (not that you'd likely see anyone anyway).  There is plenty of space around the camp to setup tents and not be right on top of the firepit.  You get nice views over-looking the creek and there are lots of nearby off-trail adventures.  The camp has an old dilapidated table which will be firewood soon.  There is also the usual firepit makings, a pick axe and a Poplar Camp sign.  Probably the nicest camp along Upper Indian but it just doesn't get the use to make it appear too comfortable. Water flowing at a fast trickle rate in the creek at Poplar.
Water Source:	Flowing
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Weather Conditions:	mid-70's and perfect!
Images:	That's Poplar Camp Poplar Camp sign, where it used to be. Looking back out over the firepit and into the meadow. Lots of space around. Posted the sign in a new location, as seen here.

Poplar Camp Survey - 09-27-2015 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Poplar Camp
Date:	09-27-2015
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	No water at the crossing just outside of camp but there might be a small trickle somewhere nearby.  One of the crew thought they heard the faint sound of a trickle.  The camp table remains in awful shape and the camp doesn't show a lot of recent human activity.
Water Source:	Dry
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Images:	Photo Curt Cragg

Poplar Camp Survey - 02-28-2015 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Poplar Camp
Date:	02-28-2015
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Creek if flowing nicely near camp.  No signs of recent use in camp.
Water Source:	Flowing
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Poplar Camp Survey - 03-5-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Poplar Camp
Date:	03-5-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	The picnic table has been repurposed into a wind shelter. Shovel and pickaxe available. Little/no poison oak at camp. Lower meadow next to the river gets cold, upper meadow 50yds to the south west 5-10 degrees warmer at night. Hike up the grassy hillside to the west, follow the animal trails starting by the large dead oak, and head towards the oak on top of the hill. Perfect 360 magnificent views, highlight of the trip.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Cold, clear, good taste
Weather Conditions:	Below freezing at night, pleasant daytime.

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