Alamar Saddle Camp South Los Padres National Forest

Submitted Camp Reports

Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 05-20-2022 - by Addison Jerlow

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	05-20-2022
Surveyor Name:	Addison Jerlow
Camp Description:	Pine trees are growing in nicely! Good shade at midday.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	upper 70s
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Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 04-25-2022 - by Ojai Valley School Lower Campus

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	04-25-2022
Surveyor Name:	Ojai Valley School Lower Campus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Table, toilet, and a little bit of shade. No water. Looks like a car camping spot.
Weather Conditions:

Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 04-15-2022 - by Brad Anderson

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	04-15-2022
Surveyor Name:	Brad Anderson
Camp Description:	Toilet looks great. Two tables in fine shape. Pines are growing back in! Hike down to Bear Camp for water.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Camp is still in amazing shape!
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Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 12-03-2020 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	12-03-2020
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Slowly but surely,13 years later and  the pines are regrowing and starting to provide shade once again.  Another 20+ years and it might be back to what it was. Fingers crossed.... Camp and toilet in good shape.
Water Source:	Dry
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Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 05-22-2020 - by Surly One

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	05-22-2020
Surveyor Name:	Surly One
Camp Description:	Camp is well equipped,  fire ring, tables, best toilet in the west!
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Water available at Upper Bear camp
Weather Conditions:	Clear, high sixties during the day, very windy at night.

Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 10-06-2019 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	10-06-2019
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	The LPFA has spent a lot of time at Alamar Camp in Summer 2019 while spending nearly a month rebuilding the nearby upper portions of the Sisquoc Trail.  Alamar Camp is getting much better as the trees continue to grow back after the Zaca Fire.  The trees around camp are now in the 10-15ft range and providing enough shade for one of the tables.  There is still a lot of shrubs growing around the camp but most of the shrubs in the camp have been eaten by other campers who stayed here with stock.  The toilet below the camp was filled and we were able to clear it out and repair.  One of the best toilet views in the forest.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Always dry
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Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 01-02-2019 - by Brad Anderson

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	01-02-2019
Surveyor Name:	Brad Anderson
Camp Description:	Excellent condition, thank you LPFA! One of the best toilet views out there.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
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Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 11-12-2018 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	11-12-2018
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Camp was clean, trees growing.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No water at Alamar but there are remnants of old pipes from back when there was a water tank and pump for the cabin.
Weather Conditions:
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Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 06-08-2018 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	06-08-2018
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Alamar continues to rebound after the 2007 Zaca Fire. Â
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Nearest water is at Upper Bear Camp
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Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 05-16-2018 - by Valerie Norton

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	05-16-2018
Surveyor Name:	Valerie Norton
Camp Description:	Tables and a toilet, what luxury! Upper Bear was flowing grandly last month: 400 feet down in 0.5 miles about 0.2 miles down the road. I got water at Big Pine Spring while I wandered up Big Pine Mountain. This is only 200 feet down 0.2 miles, but about 4 miles down the road. Both sources are reputed to be reliable all year. I camped my second night here.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	tables iced in the morning, little wind

Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 03-27-2018 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	03-27-2018
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
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Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 03-19-2018 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	03-19-2018
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	The beautiful coulter pines continue to grow.  The main camp pine is probably 12-15ft now.  Great to see!
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Nearest water at Upper Bear Camp
Weather Conditions:
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Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 02-25-2018 - by Bastien

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	02-25-2018
Surveyor Name:	Bastien
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
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Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 05-20-2017 - by MSchless

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	05-20-2017
Surveyor Name:	MSchless
Camp Description:	Beautiful night at the saddle. A little breezy but nothing too crazy. Big deadfall on the road between turnoff for Upper Bear and Alamar Camp. Dropped down to Upper Bear for water.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	High 70s/Mid 50s

Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 03-19-2017 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	03-19-2017
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Camp is looking great.  Pines are growing thick and healthy.  The main coulter is approaching 12-15ft tall.  Toilet could use a coat of paint.  The Alamar Trail isn't getting much use even though it's been worked over the past few years.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No water at Alamar Camp
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Alamar Camp Pooper Alamar Trailhead Alamar Canyon View from Alamar Saddle

Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 03-28-2016 - by Aaron Songer

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	03-28-2016
Surveyor Name:	Aaron Songer
Camp Description:	Camp is nice and clean.Â
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	windy, cold, sunny

Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 11-16-2015 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	11-16-2015
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Used as basecamp for a trail patrol of the Sisquoc, Puerto Suelo, Alamar and Madulce Trails.  Temps as low as 21˚ in the morning hours.  Windy and pretty miserable.  No water.  Camp is clean and trees are growing fast.  Toilet remains in good shape and the views are hard to beat.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Freezing, windy, cloudy.
Images:	Frigid and windy

Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 08-21-2015 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	08-21-2015
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	VWR Maintenance Patrol The tables received a fresh coat of paint.  Paint greatly extends the life of wood when exposed to the elements.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Never has water
Weather Conditions:	Nice
Images:	Photo Humphrey

Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 08-02-2015 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	08-02-2015
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	The LPFA led a project to clean up Alamar Camp.  We weeded much of the undergrowth, cleared debris from the peninsula and moved the fire ring to a safer location.  The pine trees are now in the 8ft range and starting to provide a little shade.  We're hoping to return in the Fall and paint the tables.  Camp is looking much better.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Low 80's and sunny
Images:	Photo Humphrey Photo Humphrey Photo Humphrey

Alamar Saddle Camp Survey - 03-03-2015 - by Bryan Conant

Link:	Alamar Saddle Camp
Date:	03-03-2015
Surveyor Name:	Bryan Conant
Camp Description:	Snow on the camp, pretty cool.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	NO WATER AT CAMP, EVER
Weather Conditions:	Cold and dry
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