Twin Forks Camp

Date	Surveyor	Water Report
09-23-2024	MountainGoatMan	Flowing
08-03-2024	Pat Race	Flowing
04-20-2024	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
10-15-2022	Amy Findlay	Flowing
06-19-2022	Rino B	Flowing
03-18-2022	Ginger	Flowing
12-07-2021	Kurt Bretz	Flowing
10-08-2021	Adam Donald	Flowing
07-10-2021	Anonymous Surveyor	Trickle
06-27-2021	Bianca	Flowing
03-14-2021	Claira Castillo	Flowing
01-31-2021	Chris Novak	Flowing
11-26-2020	Jesse Rodriguez	Flowing
11-26-2020	Antonio Calderon	Flowing
10-30-2020	TM	Flowing
09-05-2020	Antonio Calderon	Flowing
05-16-2020	Hugh Warren	Flowing
10-14-2018	Christopher P. Lord	Flowing
09-30-2018	Mike Schley	Flowing
11-23-2017	Jason Samuels	Flowing
10-29-2017	Jurij Solovij	Flowing
06-29-2017	larry frassoldati	Flowing
02-12-2017	Mike Maki	Flowing
01-14-2017	Yellow Mantis	Flowing
11-06-2016	James Wapotich	Flowing
09-17-2016	Eric O	Flowing
08-22-2016	Ken Wickersham	Flowing
06-16-2016	Los Padres Forest Association	Flowing
01-04-2016	Michael S	Flowing
10-17-2015	Hikes with kids and dogs	Flowing
10-17-2015	Hikes with kids and dogs	Flowing
05-16-2015	Jeremiah Swider	Flowing
02-15-2015	Aaron and Tom Songer	Flowing
10-29-2014	Los Padres Forest Association	Flowing
09-22-2014	Los Padres Forest Association	Trickle
08-08-2014	Los Padres Forest Association	Flowing
07-06-2014	Los Padres Forest Association	Flowing
05-01-2014	LPFA	Flowing
10-8-2021	Adam Donald	Flowing

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 09-23-2024 - by MountainGoatMan

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	09-23-2024
Surveyor Name:	MountainGoatMan
Camp Description:	Spent 2 great nights here in late September. Plenty of water to filter at the creek. I didn’t see anyone for 3 days, which was what I intended. I used the camp to explore the upper branch of Piedra Blanca Creek. Ascended the Gene Marshall trail to Pine Mountain Lodge then came down the west fork of the creek itself. ‘Twas epic and I would do it again. Some spots at the camp have poison oak but I didn’t see any ticks. The flies were however unstoppable but at least harmless. Will definitely return to this camp in the future! Trail is in great condition below the camp and above the camp had just a few overgrown spots. Not bad.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Strong, clear flow good for filtering
Weather Conditions:	90s day/ 50s night
Images:	Largest central site with grill and fire ring

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 08-03-2024 - by Pat Race

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	08-03-2024
Surveyor Name:	Pat Race
Camp Description:	Started at Piedra Blanca and stayed at Twin Forks. Once past swimming holes on Sespe Creek, didn't see anybody else for the entire 24 hrs I was on trail and in camp. Awesome. Camp is in good shape and water is plentiful in both streams. Picked up some small pieces of trash. Some paper from cat holes or buried waste is at the surface. Critters must have dug up. Not bad though. The metal ash box is rusted and in pieces, put it back together and moved it to better spot away from dry grass and edge of creek bank but it needs some love. 2 fire rings and 2 grates/grill tops to use. I just set my jet boil on it as a flat surface. All the water crossing on trail were rock hops and feet dry. Conditions were hot and breezy but plenty of shade on large segments of the trail. Piedra Blanca camp was empty on both days I passed it. There is a shovel and saw there, not much good with the burn ban on. Again, plenty of water nearby.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	strong flow and good depth. very clear at camp
Weather Conditions:	90 plus; bright and breezy. Clouds built up and few rain drops on 08/02/2024

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 04-20-2024 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	04-20-2024
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Roughly 7 river crossings to camp where 4 were knee, thigh and waist deep. Annoying gnats on the trail. Poison oak and ticks around the campsite. Firepit had left over wood, but you need saw to break them down to smaller pieces.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	An abundance flow.
Weather Conditions:	Mid 70s and low 50s
Images:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 10-15-2022 - by Amy Findlay

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	10-15-2022
Surveyor Name:	Amy Findlay
Camp Description:	Trail to Twin Forks was in great condition. Decent amount of poison oak near trail. Water flowing in creek and lots of Boy Scouts in whole camp.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
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Twin Forks Camp Survey - 06-19-2022 - by Rino B

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	06-19-2022
Surveyor Name:	Rino B
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing
Weather Conditions:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 03-18-2022 - by Ginger

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	03-18-2022
Surveyor Name:	Ginger
Camp Description:	Hit the trail on Friday afternoon, beautiful weather out to camp. Water is flowing in the creek beside the camp. Enough spots for half a dozen single tents. 2 fire rings already present, a couple of good spots for a hammock. Watched the start appear in the sky until the cloud cover came in. https://youtu.be/qQQTJkDsx0M
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Great spot, water is flowing nicely
Weather Conditions:	mild and clear

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 12-07-2021 - by Kurt Bretz

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	12-07-2021
Surveyor Name:	Kurt Bretz
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 10-08-2021 - by Adam Donald

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	10-08-2021
Surveyor Name:	Adam Donald
Camp Description:	Great campsite for stargazing
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Plenty of water
Weather Conditions:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 07-10-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	07-10-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Stopped here for water on my way to pine lodge. Good enough to filter some water, but the creek was flowing better up stream before the elevation gain to pine lodge really gets going. Was very hot.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Pools of stagnant water in the creek. Some trickles into said polls, but seems it’s evaporating faster than its flowing.
Weather Conditions:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 06-27-2021 - by Bianca

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	06-27-2021
Surveyor Name:	Bianca
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water level was low but still flowing. Levels higher in the morning, lower in the evening due to high heat. Quality was good for sterilizing and drinking.
Weather Conditions:	Extremely hot and sunny.

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 03-14-2021 - by Claira Castillo

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	03-14-2021
Surveyor Name:	Claira Castillo
Camp Description:	Multiple different campsites with firepits along trail, but not many large logs left around to burn.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Creek flowing really strong, but still easy to rock hop across.
Weather Conditions:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 01-31-2021 - by Chris Novak

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	01-31-2021
Surveyor Name:	Chris Novak
Camp Description:	Great little camp for a short overnight. I originally planned to go to Pine Mountain Lodge, but with the snow getting very slushy about a mile from camp, I decided coming back down and staying here would be much more comfortable. Great little camp with the creek flowing right next to you down the hill, so you can listen to the sounds of water flowing all night long. Great spot and only a short hike to get here.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Sunny, 60
Images:	Creek nearby Home for the night

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 11-26-2020 - by Jesse Rodriguez

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	11-26-2020
Surveyor Name:	Jesse Rodriguez
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 11-26-2020 - by Antonio Calderon

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	11-26-2020
Surveyor Name:	Antonio Calderon
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Windy 55F

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 10-30-2020 - by TM

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	10-30-2020
Surveyor Name:	TM
Camp Description:	Trail before and after are quite overgrown in spots with lots of poison oak near the water.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing well still, a bit more stagnant in areas, but plenty of water.
Weather Conditions:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 09-05-2020 - by Antonio Calderon

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	09-05-2020
Surveyor Name:	Antonio Calderon
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Sunny 95 F
Images:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 05-16-2020 - by Hugh Warren

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	05-16-2020
Surveyor Name:	Hugh Warren
Camp Description:	upper and lower fire pits
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	abundent clear flowing water
Weather Conditions:	lovely weekend

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 10-14-2018 - by Christopher P. Lord

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	10-14-2018
Surveyor Name:	Christopher P. Lord
Camp Description:	Water was flowing though heavily guarded by poison oak. Trail was easy to follow all the way to Camp From Rose Valley. Sespe River Crossing was dry. Camp wasin good shape. http://christopherplord.blogspot.com/2018/10/piedra-blanca-from-rose-valley.html
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Sunny clear sky's temps in the 70's
Images:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 09-30-2018 - by Mike Schley

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	09-30-2018
Surveyor Name:	Mike Schley
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Twin Forks Camp Survey - 11-23-2017 - by Jason Samuels

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	11-23-2017
Surveyor Name:	Jason Samuels
Camp Description:	Great sunsets.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Clear

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 10-29-2017 - by Jurij Solovij

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	10-29-2017
Surveyor Name:	Jurij Solovij
Camp Description:	good flow below and above until the turn to climb to Pine Mtn Lodge
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	good flow rate, clean pools adjacent to campsite
Weather Conditions:	sunny and High 80's F

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 06-29-2017 - by larry frassoldati

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	06-29-2017
Surveyor Name:	larry frassoldati
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 02-12-2017 - by Mike Maki

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	02-12-2017
Surveyor Name:	Mike Maki
Camp Description:	Did not make it to camp. Stopped just short of creek crossing. Plenty of water.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Heavy flow due to abundant winter rains
Weather Conditions:	Cool, clear, calm
Images:	Creek crossing just before camp

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 01-14-2017 - by Yellow Mantis

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	01-14-2017
Surveyor Name:	Yellow Mantis
Camp Description:	clean camp...Great for a quick overnight trip.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	clear delicious flowing water
Weather Conditions:	nice in the day cold and breezy at night

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 11-06-2016 - by James Wapotich

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	11-06-2016
Surveyor Name:	James Wapotich
Camp Description:	Good water at both Twin Forks and Piedra Blanca
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 09-17-2016 - by Eric O

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	09-17-2016
Surveyor Name:	Eric O
Camp Description:	Hiked in from Rose Valley, spent 1 night. Got warm in the afternoon, 2 quarts of water only got me to just under Pine Mountain Lodge for a day hike. A few mosquitoes, gnats. Very nice afternoon, warm night. Barely got cold enough to zip up the sleeping bag at 3-4 AM. Did not make a fire.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Plenty of water. Cold and clear.
Weather Conditions:	Hot in the sun, nice in the shade.

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 08-22-2016 - by Ken Wickersham

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	08-22-2016
Surveyor Name:	Ken Wickersham
Camp Description:	Water quality looked good.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow for a drought stricken area.
Weather Conditions:	Hot and dry.

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 06-16-2016 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	06-16-2016
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 01-04-2016 - by Michael S

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	01-04-2016
Surveyor Name:	Michael S
Camp Description:	Water in creek is flowing below camp. Did not walk up to the camp but Piedra Blanca Creek has plenty of water for drinking. Knee to thigh high in some places.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 10-17-2015 - by Hikes with kids and dogs

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	10-17-2015
Surveyor Name:	Hikes with kids and dogs
Camp Description:	We were at Piedra Blanca camp, not Twin Forks. Lovely oak trees and very Â pretty, quiet and peaceful, as wilderness should be. LOTS of annoying, small flies who ignored repellent. Trail was in good shape.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water was clean and cool and flowing!
Weather Conditions:	cloudy- low 70's

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 10-17-2015 - by Hikes with kids and dogs

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	10-17-2015
Surveyor Name:	Hikes with kids and dogs
Camp Description:	Forgot to mention... We saw LOTS of hunters out there so wear bright colors and make noise.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 05-16-2015 - by Jeremiah Swider

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	05-16-2015
Surveyor Name:	Jeremiah Swider
Camp Description:	Lot of poison oak. Â One fire ring. Â Not much space for tents because there was a lot of big boulders.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	plenty of water but it was not very convenient to get to.
Weather Conditions:	warm

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 02-15-2015 - by Aaron and Tom Songer

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	02-15-2015
Surveyor Name:	Aaron and Tom Songer
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	clear with very good flow; some areas at 1-2 feet deep
Weather Conditions:	clear at mid 70s

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 10-29-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	10-29-2014
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 09-22-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	09-22-2014
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 08-08-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	08-08-2014
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Still some decent water and little trout hanging on; wish I could do more for them.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	103 degrees, hot and beautiful!

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 07-06-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	07-06-2014
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Good swimming holes and plenty of water in both branches of the creek.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 05-01-2014 - by LPFA

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	05-01-2014
Surveyor Name:	LPFA
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing nicely......
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Twin Forks Camp Survey - 10-8-2021 - by Adam Donald

Link:	Twin Forks Camp
Date:	10-8-2021
Surveyor Name:	Adam Donald
Camp Description:	Great campsite for stargazing
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Plenty of water
Weather Conditions:

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