Use Marker Groups Wolf 2002
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Day 2006
Zaca 2007
Gap 2008
La Brea 2009
Sykes Camp North Los Padres National Forest
- Camp Type: Wilderness Trail Camp
- Topo Map Link: Partington Ridge
Ventana Cones - Elevation: 1050 feet
- Wilderness Area: Ventana
- County: Monterey County
- Ranger District: Monterey Ranger District
- Longitude: -121.6860312
- Latitude: 36.24917542
- Water Sources: Year round water available at camp within the Big Sur River
- Length of Stay: 14 Days
- Reservations: Wilderness Trail Camp
Recent Water Reports:
| Date | Surveyor | Water Report |
| 10-26-2021 | Lyle Gordon | Flowing |
| 12-12-2018 | Anonymous Surveyor | Flowing |
| 09-02-2014 | Los Padres Forest Association | Flowing |
Description:
Sykes Camp is the busiest backcountry camp in the Los Padres National Forest. Famous for the hot spring that shares the same name, Sykes is approximately 9miles from the Big Sur - Pine Ridge Trailhead. Sykes is busy year round and is over capacity most weekends and holidays. There are a few designated campsites and quite a few illegal camps strewn about due to the massive amount of people who attempt to camp at Sykes on a weekly basis.
We recommend visiting Sykes during midweek or other off-times and if you happen to be out there during the weekend or holidays, try looking to camp at some of the nearby camps such as Redwood Creek, Barlow or Terrace Creek. Sykes can be overrun, please do what you can to help the situation and lesson your impact on the area.
Submitted Camp Reports
Sykes Camp Survey - 10-26-2021 - by Lyle GordonLink: Sykes Camp Date: 10-26-2021 Surveyor Name: Lyle Gordon Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Sykes Camp Survey - 12-12-2018 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Sykes Camp Date: 12-12-2018 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: The Pine Ridge Trail to Sykes and all camps in the Big Sur River drainage is still closed to forest visitors due to a few trail washouts in Big Sur State Park and a major washout just West of Barlow Flats. The illegal hot tubs did not survive the winter rains following the Soberanes Fire. Sykes is having a much needed rest following years of over use. Trail work is planned to begin sometime in 2019. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Sykes Camp Survey - 09-02-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Sykes Camp Date: 09-02-2014 Surveyor Name: Los Padres Forest Association Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions:
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Survey / Report Form Last Updated: Monday, January 4, 2016
