Welcome To Hike Los Padres!
User Log In or Sign Up
Use Marker Cluster
Markers: Use Marker Groups
Time used: ms
Routes
    Trails
    OHV Trails
    Forest Roads
    Streams
Wildfire Layers
    Wolf 2002
    Piru 2003
    Day 2006
    Zaca 2007
    Gap 2008
    La Brea 2009
Forest Layers
    Forest Boundary
    Wilderness Areas
    Ranger Districts
    Counties
    Topographic Outlines
    Trailheads
    OHV Trailheads
Helpful Hints
    ↣ Right click the map for location data. ↣ Click a stream for Water Stats.

19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp South Los Padres National Forest

  • Camp Type: Trail Camp
  • Topo Map Link: San Marcos Pass
  • Elevation: 1709 feet
  • Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
  • County: Santa Barbara County
  • Ranger District: Santa Barbara Ranger District
  • Longitude: -119.75320816040039
  • Latitude: 34.57226986876974
  • Water Sources: Seasonal spring is above the horse trough located below camp, water is not year round and can be dry. Water can also be found in the creek, but the creek can be dry in drought years or by the end of the summer.
  • Length of Stay: 14 Days
  • Reservations: Trail Camp

Recent Water Reports:

Date Surveyor Water Report
11-11-2024Jen SmithFlowing
05-09-2024Troop 26Flowing
08-25-2023DoggerFlowing
06-18-2023Emily MaynardFlowing
01-15-2022Shelly HinesFlowing
01-09-2022Anonymous SurveyorFlowing
11-28-2021Emily MaynardDry
02-10-2021KyFlowing
11-11-2020Nate BatesDry
04-26-2020Jarrett SmithFlowing
03-08-2020Antonio CalderonFlowing
03-04-2020RyanFlowing
02-28-2020susieFlowing
10-15-2019Anonymous SurveyorTrickle
10-12-2019Anonymous SurveyorTrickle
10-04-2019Los Padres Forest AssociationStagnant
08-16-2019Anonymous SurveyorDry
08-10-2019Weston ManginTrickle
07-06-2019Jonathan WeakliemFlowing
04-28-2019Shaddus Maximus Flowing
11-10-2018Jonathan WeakliemDry
09-04-2018Los Padres Forest AssociationDry
10-30-2017Jasonn BeckstrandFlowing
10-14-2017Jasonn BeckstrandFlowing
10-02-2017Jasonn BeckstrandFlowing
09-19-2017Jasonn BeckstrandFlowing
04-21-2017James WapotichFlowing
08-09-2016Los Padres Forest AssociationDry
05-28-2016Hannah StrongDry
05-17-2016Anonymous SurveyorFlowing
04-01-2015Shaddus Maximus Dry
03-18-2015Los Padres Forest AssociationDry
02-20-2015Max HawsFlowing
01-10-2015Los Padres Forest AssociationFlowing
06-14-2014Los Padres Forest AssociationDry
05-22-2014Los Padres Forest AssociationFlowing
04-10-2008Valerie NortonFlowing

Description:

19 Oaks Camp is located on the Santa Cruz Trail (27W09)

The hike begins at Upper Oso Campground in the Oso Canyon, 34.55729, -119.77116. After going around a locked gate, follow a wide motor cycle road for under three quarters of a mile. The trail is fairly low angle and covered with soft dirt. Unless there are motor cycles on the road, this part of the trail is very pleasant. You are hiking parallel to Oso Creek and in the shade of oak trees. There are a number of side trails leading down to the creeks swimming holes.

At the end of the initial section, the trail to 19 Oaks separates from the motor cycle road and becomes Santa Cruz Trail proper. There are signs pointing you to 19 Oaks and Little Pine Mountain. There is also a box for leaving a note. At this point, the trail drops downhill for a short distance before rising again following Oso Creek. At about one and a half mile point the trail crosses the creek and shortly after crosses it again bypassing a rocky section. Another quarter of a mile, you will reach the turn off point to 19 Oaks marked by a sign. Leave the main trail and hike up a steep section of a trail to a low angle hillside and 19 Oaks in about one quarter of a mile. There are many oak trees, a few benches, fire pits, campsites and a very rustic open-air toilet pit.

Survey Photos:


  • Los Padres Forest Association - 03-18-2015
    Spring "box" at 19 Oaks

  • Los Padres Forest Association - 03-18-2015
    Water level within the spring box

  • Los Padres Forest Association - 03-18-2015
    Someone left an interesting stroller/buggy at camp

  • Los Padres Forest Association - 03-18-2015
    The throne at 19 Oaks

  • Los Padres Forest Association - 03-18-2015
    Perhaps the best view for taking care of business

  • Shaddus Maximus - 04-01-2015

  • Anonymous Surveyor - 05-17-2016
    Little water fall near 19 Oaks turn off

  • Anonymous Surveyor - 05-17-2016
    Lots of Wildflower along the trail

  • Anonymous Surveyor - 05-17-2016
    Campsite ready to go

  • Anonymous Surveyor - 05-17-2016
    New Thrown

  • Los Padres Forest Association - 08-09-2016
    The new upper campsite, located SE across the draw.

  • Los Padres Forest Association - 08-09-2016
    The new toilet installed by the scouts as part of an Eagle Project. NICE!

  • Los Padres Forest Association - 08-09-2016
    And the old throne, is it salvagable? Is it still standing?

  • James Wapotich - 04-21-2017

  • Jasonn Beckstrand - 09-19-2017
    Oso creek next to Santa Cruz trail and 19 Oaks turn off

  • Jasonn Beckstrand - 09-19-2017
    Trough at camp, feed by spring

  • Jasonn Beckstrand - 10-02-2017
    Oso creek just past campsite junction on Santa Cruz Trail

  • Jasonn Beckstrand - 10-14-2017
    Troop 26 Eagle scout project

  • Jasonn Beckstrand - 10-14-2017
    Water in oso creek low but flowing

  • Jasonn Beckstrand - 10-14-2017
    trough down to a trickle

  • Jasonn Beckstrand - 10-14-2017
    Rattlesnakes are out

  • Jasonn Beckstrand - 10-30-2017
    New Campsite sign

  • Jasonn Beckstrand - 10-30-2017
    Oso Creek

  • Jasonn Beckstrand - 10-30-2017
    Spring full of water but only dripping

  • Jasonn Beckstrand - 10-30-2017
    Main camp and new fire ring

  • Jasonn Beckstrand - 10-30-2017
    Campsite 3 burnt table. Needs replacement

  • Jasonn Beckstrand - 10-30-2017
    Campsite 3 table painted. Temporary fix until the next Eagle Scout Project

  • Los Padres Forest Association - 09-04-2018

  • Jonathan Weakliem - 11-10-2018
    Map of the camps and trails

  • Jonathan Weakliem - 11-10-2018
    The new campsite, labeled as camp 4 on the map

  • Jonathan Weakliem - 11-10-2018
    The relocated campsite, labeled as camp 3 on the map

  • Los Padres Forest Association - 10-04-2019
    The new old sign at 19 Oaks Camp

  • Los Padres Forest Association - 10-04-2019
    The trough at 19 Oaks. You can sift down and find water but much better to walk down and get water from Oso Creek.

  • Antonio Calderon - 03-08-2020
    Sign at camp

  • Antonio Calderon - 03-08-2020
    Toilet

  • Antonio Calderon - 03-08-2020
    Trough

  • Jarrett Smith - 04-26-2020
    Newly installed Santa Cruz Trail sign below camp!

  • Jarrett Smith - 04-26-2020
    Abundance of poppies below camp currently

  • Jarrett Smith - 04-26-2020
    Water flowing well into the trough

  • Jarrett Smith - 04-26-2020
    Short waterfall on Oso Creek near the trail junction

  • Emily Maynard - 11-28-2021
    View of campsite 1

  • Emily Maynard - 11-28-2021
    Bone dry stock trough and helper

  • Emily Maynard - 11-28-2021
    Sunset from camp

  • Emily Maynard - 11-28-2021
    Nearby serpentine rock formations

  • Emily Maynard - 06-18-2023
    Overgrown horse trough

  • Emily Maynard - 06-18-2023
    Cleared horse trough at 19 Oaks spring

  • Emily Maynard - 06-18-2023
    View from camp

  • Emily Maynard - 06-18-2023
    Waterfall and swimming hole in Oso Creek

  • Dogger - 08-25-2023
    good flow at trough

  • Dogger - 08-25-2023
    broken bridge on trail from 19 Oaks to Buckhorn Rd,

  • Jen Smith - 11-11-2024

  • Jen Smith - 11-11-2024

  • Jen Smith - 11-11-2024

  • Jen Smith - 11-11-2024

  • Jen Smith - 11-11-2024

  • Jen Smith - 11-11-2024

Submitted Camp Reports

19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 11-11-2024 - by Jen Smith
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 11-11-2024
Surveyor Name:Jen Smith
Camp Description:Water is still flowing in the creek on the way to 19 Oaks. Water trough has a trickle coming out of the spout and is nearly full. 
Checked on all four sites, all are clear of brush and in good shape. Some need a new fire ring. 
Side trails are clear, camp is in good shape! 
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Flowing slowly, more in some areas than others
Weather Conditions:Warm, partly cloudy with a slight breeze
Images:







19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 05-09-2024 - by Troop 26
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 05-09-2024
Surveyor Name:Troop 26
Camp Description:Camps are in good shape.  Grass is fairly high everywhere outside of campsites, and good wildflowers in camp, and along the trail.  Lots of water, so much that trail is pretty muddy in the spots at edges of the main spring area.   
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Flowing well into the trough. Plenty of water in the creek too.
Weather Conditions:70's during the day, 40's at night. About 1/2 inch of rain overnight
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 08-25-2023 - by Dogger
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 08-25-2023
Surveyor Name:Dogger
Camp Description:
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:flowing into trough
Weather Conditions:clear and sunny, 80 degrees F
Images:

good flow at trough

broken bridge on trail from 19 Oaks to Buckhorn Rd,
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 06-18-2023 - by Emily Maynard
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 06-18-2023
Surveyor Name:Emily Maynard
Camp Description:After abundant rain in the 2022-2023 season, Oso Creek and the horse trough at 19 Oaks both had ample water. The trough was overgrown with plants and mosquito larvae, and we cleared it some. It looked like LPFA crews had been through earlier in the month to clear and repair the Santa Cruz trail. Conditions were excellent all around. A treat to not have to carry water in after doing so for the last two years. 
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Water is flowing (and overflowing!) in the horse trough at 19 Oaks
Weather Conditions:Approximately 55° (night) to 85° (day)
Images:

Overgrown horse trough

Cleared horse trough at 19 Oaks spring


View from camp

Waterfall and swimming hole in Oso Creek
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 01-15-2022 - by Shelly Hines
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 01-15-2022
Surveyor Name:Shelly Hines
Camp Description:The trough is full and tastes okay filtered, the creek is flowing below the camp.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 01-09-2022 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 01-09-2022
Surveyor Name:Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:2 of 4 sires used that night (1/8), 4 people total. Lots of bike riders coming down, some going up. Sites in good shape, pit toilet in good shape.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Spring and creek both flowing
Weather Conditions:cool and dry
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 11-28-2021 - by Emily Maynard
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 11-28-2021
Surveyor Name:Emily Maynard
Camp Description:All 4 camp sites and the latrine are in good condition. This is one of my  family’s favorite campsites, it’s just a short hike in from parking at Upper Oso, but we’ve never found it very crowded. Quite a big payoff with the interesting geology of the canyon and the views from the campground. Nights are getting cold this time of year (late November weekend), but I’m sure we’ll be back in early spring to see the wildflowers around here. 
Water Source:Dry
Water Source Details:No water in the stock trough at camp nor in the creek below.
Weather Conditions:Sunny, dry, highs in upper 60°s, lows in 40°s
Images:

View of campsite 1

Bone dry stock trough and helper


Sunset from camp

Nearby serpentine rock formations
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 02-10-2021 - by Ky
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 02-10-2021
Surveyor Name:Ky
Camp Description:
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:flowing steadily into the trough
Weather Conditions:Clear, 65ish
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 11-11-2020 - by Nate Bates
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 11-11-2020
Surveyor Name:Nate Bates
Camp Description:
Water Source:Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 04-26-2020 - by Jarrett Smith
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 04-26-2020
Surveyor Name:Jarrett Smith
Camp Description:Went on a nice day hike to install a sign for an LPFA project. The sign is below Nineteen Oaks Camp at the trail junction with Santa Cruz Trail. It is off to the right of the junction in front of a small oak. The surrounding area of the sign is brushed back well, so it is easily visible!

Checked out the campsite after sign installation. There are an abundance of poppies below camp at the sign for camp. Grass around camp is about 1 ft - 1 1/2 ft tall. The trough is full and flowing well! Very accessible, but moss is prevalent in the trough. One of the picnic tables under a grouping of oaks provided excellent shade during the warmer part of the day. Scenery around camp is quite green and pleasant. Additionally, Oso Creek has good water flow, and is easily accessible below camp along Santa Cruz Trail, just past the junction.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Oso Creek is flowing well as is the water at the trough.
Weather Conditions:Upper 70's to low 80's
Images:

Newly installed Santa Cruz Trail sign below camp!

Abundance of poppies below camp currently


Water flowing well into the trough

Short waterfall on Oso Creek near the trail junction
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 03-08-2020 - by Antonio Calderon
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 03-08-2020
Surveyor Name:Antonio Calderon
Camp Description:Day hiked to camp and had lunch here. All the sites were looking good. Beautiful scenery all around. 
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Creek was flowing and trough was full with a trickle
Weather Conditions:60 F
Images:

Sign at camp

Toilet


Trough
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 03-04-2020 - by Ryan
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 03-04-2020
Surveyor Name:Ryan
Camp Description:Had a great overnight at nineteen oaks. Was able to filter some water from the pipe feeding into the horse trough (which made a nice trickling noise when it got quiet at night) The pit toilet was tucked behind a rock and had definitely seen its glory days some years ago. 

Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Overnight
Weather Conditions:
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 02-28-2020 - by susie
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 02-28-2020
Surveyor Name:susie
Camp Description:The trail is is awesome shape. The trail crew created a new  entrance to Nineteen Oaks just south of the old one. The camps are in great shape.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details: water flowing but now for long
Weather Conditions:sunny, warm
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 10-15-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 10-15-2019
Surveyor Name:Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:

I meant to add - the pit toilet was lovely,  but it had a lot of water in the bottom. This can't be good for down gradient water quality. 
Water Source:Trickle
Water Source Details:See previous report.
Weather Conditions:
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 10-12-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 10-12-2019
Surveyor Name:Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:Surprised a barn owl during the day and had a perfect view of the bird in flight. Slept under a bright moon and saw the owl flying three more times, but it never made a sound.
The pit toilet is lovely, but there was water in the bottom. This can't be good for down gradient water quality.  
Water Source:Trickle
Water Source Details:Trough was not flowing. Creek had some connected pools that could be harvested. We carried water.
Weather Conditions:Mid 80's during the day, 50's at night.
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 10-04-2019 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 10-04-2019
Surveyor Name:Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:The camp looked good.  Some stagnant water in the trough but good water flowing down in Oso Creek.

The Santa Crjuz Trail up to 19 Oaks is in good shape, could use a little touch up here/there and there is one large half downed oak tree blocking an area but all in all in good shape. 

The SC Trail above 19 Oaks remains in poor shape, in particular once you get above Dead Dog Meadow and into the slides that have not been fixed since the Rey Fire.
Water Source:Stagnant
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:

The new old sign at 19 Oaks Camp

The trough at 19 Oaks. You can sift down and find water but much better to walk down and get water from Oso Creek.
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 08-16-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 08-16-2019
Surveyor Name:Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:Dry
Water Source Details:Horse trough spring source dry. Water in nearby creek. Dry stretches, but pools and flowing sections.
Weather Conditions:92 degrees at 5:00 p.m. with breeze. Mid 50s at night, foggy and damp morning.
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 08-10-2019 - by Weston Mangin
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 08-10-2019
Surveyor Name:Weston Mangin
Camp Description:Campsites in good condition. Had a hard time finding the spring box as it is overgrown.Trail to the campsite is in decent shape.
Water Source:Trickle
Water Source Details:Plenty of good water in the spring box. Continuous low trickle.
Weather Conditions:
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 07-06-2019 - by Jonathan Weakliem
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 07-06-2019
Surveyor Name:Jonathan Weakliem
Camp Description:Trail to camp 3 is overgrown 
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:trough in camp is trickle. Stream down below is flowing
Weather Conditions:sunny/hot
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 04-28-2019 - by Shaddus Maximus
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 04-28-2019
Surveyor Name:Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 11-10-2018 - by Jonathan Weakliem
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 11-10-2018
Surveyor Name:Jonathan Weakliem
Camp Description:Eagle scout project completed in the area. The camp by the looking rock was relocated up the hill, and a new trail was made to it. Additionally, there was another camp created farther up the main trail. It has a 10 foot long table and a fire place installed. 
Water Source:Dry
Water Source Details:Spring by the site was not flowing, also no water in the nearby creek.
Weather Conditions:Sunny, 70F
Images:

Map of the camps and trails

The new campsite, labeled as camp 4 on the map


The relocated campsite, labeled as camp 3 on the map
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 09-04-2018 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 09-04-2018
Surveyor Name:Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:Camp was in good shape after the recent Boy Scout work but there was no water in the spring or the trough.  Water was available down in Oso Creek, about 1/3mile down the trail.
Water Source:Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:HOT
Images:

19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 10-30-2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 10-30-2017
Surveyor Name:Jasonn Beckstrand
Camp Description:Eagle scout project was completed with a successful toilet install.  Also the Campsite 1 was cleaned up, new table, new fire pit.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Good water in Oso Creek, Spring just has a drip due to clogged pipe.
Weather Conditions:75
Images:

New Campsite sign

Oso Creek


Spring full of water but only dripping

Main camp and new fire ring


Campsite 3 burnt table. Needs replacement
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 10-14-2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 10-14-2017
Surveyor Name:Jasonn Beckstrand
Camp Description:

19 Oaks is starting to rebound after the Rey fire.  The plants are springing  back.

Currently there is an eagle scout project happening to fix up the Pit Toilet that burned and also the main camp.

If you get out there you can enjoy the new table.

We also encountered a large rattlesnake while doing some maintenance.

So be on the lookout

Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Oso Creek is still low but good and clear. The trough is at a trickle
Weather Conditions:85 hot and buggy
Images:

Troop 26 Eagle scout project

Water in oso creek low but flowing


trough down to a trickle

Rattlesnakes are out
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 10-02-2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 10-02-2017
Surveyor Name:Jasonn Beckstrand
Camp Description:Campsite restoration coming along.  there have been multiple scout projects there.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Slow steady flow down oso creek. Not a trickle yet.
Weather Conditions:Low 80s by mid day. calm and clear.
Images:

Oso creek just past campsite junction on Santa Cruz Trail
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 09-19-2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 09-19-2017
Surveyor Name:Jasonn Beckstrand
Camp Description:

The camp repairs have started, with an other Eagle Scout project.  Progress updates will follow as the repairs start.

Plans to fix toilet and main camp are the first.  Then the other camps to follow

Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Low but flowing and clear, moss is starting to grow, spring has good flow to trough
Weather Conditions:Clean, Calm, 75F
Images:

Oso creek next to Santa Cruz trail and 19 Oaks turn off

Trough at camp, feed by spring
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 04-21-2017 - by James Wapotich
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 04-21-2017
Surveyor Name:James Wapotich
Camp Description:Camp of course burned in the Rey Fire...amazing amount of flow in the horse trough that has been completely dry since the drought. Good water in Oso Creek as well. Currently the hillsides are experiencing their own super bloom with mariposa lilies, fiesta flowers, and fairy lanterns. 
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:

19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 08-09-2016 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 08-09-2016
Surveyor Name:Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:Visited 19 Oaks on August 9, 2016 to check out the new toilet and new third campsite that the scouts installed earlier in the year.  Things were clean and looking good.  The scout projects were great!  Little did I know that this was all going to burn in just over 2 weeks. 
Water Source:Dry
Water Source Details:No water anywhere nearby. Closed water was just above Upper Oso.
Weather Conditions:80's and pleasantly hot
Images:

The new upper campsite, located SE across the draw.

The new toilet installed by the scouts as part of an Eagle Project. NICE!


And the old throne, is it salvagable? Is it still standing?
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 05-28-2016 - by Hannah Strong
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 05-28-2016
Surveyor Name:Hannah Strong
Camp Description:No water at the campground, but the Santa Cruz Trail crosses over a small creek just past the turnoff for 19 Oaks (north/towards Little Pine).  The water there was low but clear and flowing.

The campground itself was in good condition, though it was hard to find the individual campsites as they are spaced out. Ours had a firepit and picknic table in the sun and a shady area to pitch tents.

We went there for labor day weekend when the park was pretty busy and all the campsites that we saw were full (4 out of a rumored 7).
Water Source:Dry
Water Source Details:Trough and stream in campgrounds bone dry, but water flowing on Santa Cruz Trail just north of the turnoff.
Weather Conditions:
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 05-17-2016 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 05-17-2016
Surveyor Name:Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:The trail is in good condition to the camp.

Small pools near the camp.  Nothing deep.

19 Oaks camp clean up is underway.  This is an Eagle Scout Project.

Looking good.  Scout running the project will submit a full report when complete.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:the water is low but clear
Weather Conditions:72 and no wind
Images:

Little water fall near 19 Oaks turn off

Lots of Wildflower along the trail


Campsite ready to go

New Thrown
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 04-01-2015 - by Shaddus Maximus
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 04-01-2015
Surveyor Name:Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:Dry
Water Source Details:Trickle of water in the creek just below 19 Oaks.
Weather Conditions:
Images:

19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 03-18-2015 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 03-18-2015
Surveyor Name:Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:
The LPFA headed up to 19 Oaks to check on the status of the spring and also scout the toilet situation, which has been quite full for a few years now.

SPRING
- Last summer we dug out and cleaned the spring box.  It was empty at the time.
- Right now there is about 2ft of water in the spring but not enough to get to the out-pipe which leads down to the trough.  It's about 18inches short of the out-pipe.
- We shoveled out the trough so that if/when the water does flow out of the spring it will land in a clean trough.
- We need two large storms, PLEASE.
- Campers should get their water from nearby Oso Creek, which is flowing nicely.

TOILET
- The amount of waste in the toilet has gone down from last summer.  Last summer it was literally coming out the top of the toilet, right now its about 8inches down from the top.
- That being said, it needs to be cleaned up.
- In addition, the throne platform is starting to give out and should be rebuilt.  It's approximately 42" x 42" and free standing on the ground with a hole for the throne.  Suggest pressure 2x4 frame with plywood base and two other pt 2x4's for support across where the throne sits.
- The seat is also pretty gross and should be replaced.
- The protective wall is not in the greatest shape but is serviceable.
- This would be a great scout project.  It took me 30mins to hike from Upper Oso to 19 Oaks, pretty quick.
Water Source:Dry
Water Source Details:The spring is not flowing but there is good water in Oso Creek about 1/4mile below the camp
Weather Conditions:9am, partly sunny, humid, mid-70's
Images:

Spring "box" at 19 Oaks

Water level within the spring box


Someone left an interesting stroller/buggy at camp

The throne at 19 Oaks


Perhaps the best view for taking care of business
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 02-20-2015 - by Max Haws
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 02-20-2015
Surveyor Name:Max Haws
Camp Description:The last 2 times I have been to 19 Oaks it has been to capacity.  this time there were 15+ people there by 6PM Friday.  We ended hiking back to Oso and car camped....bummer.  If the Forest is spending all that $ making commercials to  "visit the forest " and people respond,  maybe we ought to open more areas and / or campsites.  From an area between Matilaja to Manzana our scout troop has not been able to camp 5/7 times in the last year  at the camp site due to crowding.   Any suggestions?  
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Good flow from Upper Oso to the crossing at 19 Oaks
Weather Conditions:
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 01-10-2015 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 01-10-2015
Surveyor Name:Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:Oso Creek is flowing at 19 Oaks Junction
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 06-14-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 06-14-2014
Surveyor Name:Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:
Water Source:Dry
Water Source Details:No water at the spring near the camp. There was a tiny flow in Oso Creek near the trail junction but it won't be there for long.
Weather Conditions:
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 05-22-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 05-22-2014
Surveyor Name:Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:ample water in pools in the creek below camp
Weather Conditions:
19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp Survey - 04-10-2008 - by Valerie Norton
Link: 19 or Nineteen Oaks Camp
Date: 04-10-2008
Surveyor Name:Valerie Norton
Camp Description:An exquisite potrero with excellent sunset potential, popular with groups with horses.  Tables, fire pits, open space, large oaks, beautiful mountains, and the view into the toilet can't be beat anywhere.  Okay, that last bit might not be so great.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:creek below is good, didn't check the spring
Weather Conditions:mild, sunny

Leave A Camp Report

Survey / Report Form


Last Updated: Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Join Our Mailing List
×
Get updates on conditions, surveys and more...

L.P.N.F. Contacts »

  • Forest Headquarters
    Phone: (805) 968-6640
  • Mt. Pinos District
    Phone: (661) 245-3731
  • Ojai Ranger District
    Phone: (805) 646-4348
  • Santa Barbara District
    Phone: (805) 967-3481
  • Santa Lucia District
    Phone: (805) 925-9538
  • Monterey District
    Phone: (831) 385-5434