Use Marker Groups Wolf 2002
Piru 2003
Day 2006
Zaca 2007
Gap 2008
La Brea 2009
Alcove Camp South Los Padres National Forest
- Camp Type: Wilderness Trail Camp
- Topo Map Link: Hurricane Deck
- Elevation: 3750 feet
- Wilderness Area: San Rafael
- County: Santa Barbara County
- Ranger District: Santa Lucia Ranger District
- Longitude: -119.856162
- Latitude: 34.744751
- Water Sources: Seasonal in creek next to Manzana Trail 1/4 mile from camp, usually dry by summer until winter rains.
- Length of Stay: 14 Days
- Reservations: Wilderness Trail Camp
Recent Water Reports:
| Date | Surveyor | Water Report |
| 05-29-2024 | Jeremy Koellish | Trickle |
| 06-03-2023 | Anonymous Surveyor | Dry |
| 05-08-2023 | Dave Billybob | Flowing |
| 05-28-2022 | James Wapotich | Dry |
| 04-23-2022 | Ojai Valley School Lower Campus | Dry |
| 04-09-2022 | wsizoo | Trickle |
| 03-20-2021 | Jeremy K | Flowing |
| 07-28-2020 | Paul Cronshaw | Dry |
| 06-13-2020 | Jeremy Koellish | Dry |
| 05-16-2020 | Chris Chirgwin | Trickle |
| 01-18-2020 | Shaddus Maximus | Trickle |
| 11-09-2019 | Paul Cronshaw | Trickle |
| 09-30-2019 | MSchless | Dry |
| 05-31-2019 | Tony G. | Flowing |
| 05-11-2019 | Anonymous Surveyor | Trickle |
| 12-30-2018 | Erin C. | Flowing |
| 11-17-2018 | Paul Cronshaw | Trickle |
| 11-03-2018 | Tony G. | Trickle |
| 05-12-2018 | Del Gue | Trickle |
| 12-10-2017 | Shaddus Maximus | Stagnant |
| 05-16-2017 | wehumananimals | Stagnant |
| 04-05-2017 | M Schless | Trickle |
| 01-01-2017 | Shaddus Maximus | Trickle |
Description:
Located at the bottom of a cliff and surrounded by oak trees, Alcove Camp is a great for spot pitching a single tent. The camp has nice spot with soft sand right under the cliff that is totally sheltered from the rain. Views of the San Rafael Mountains from camp can be excellent.
Survey Photos:
Paul Cronshaw - 11-09-2019
Weeping Falls is located 1/4 mile north of Alcove Camp
Paul Cronshaw - 11-09-2019
Alcove Campsite with view towards San Rafael and McKinley peaks.
Paul Cronshaw - 11-09-2019
Alcove Spring pool
Paul Cronshaw - 11-09-2019
Creek crossing 1/4 mile north of Alcove Camp
Paul Cronshaw - 11-09-2019
Alcove Firering
Submitted Camp Reports
Alcove Camp Survey - 05-29-2024 - by Jeremy KoellishLink: Alcove Camp Date: 05-29-2024 Surveyor Name: Jeremy Koellish Camp Description: Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 06-03-2023 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 06-03-2023 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Very slight trickle right above the falls, dry at camp. Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 05-08-2023 - by Dave Billybob
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 05-08-2023 Surveyor Name: Dave Billybob Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 05-28-2022 - by James Wapotich
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 05-28-2022 Surveyor Name: James Wapotich Camp Description: Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 04-23-2022 - by Ojai Valley School Lower Campus
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 04-23-2022 Surveyor Name: Ojai Valley School Lower Campus Camp Description: Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Scenic camp tucked in the rock formation. No water. Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 04-09-2022 - by wsizoo
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 04-09-2022 Surveyor Name: wsizoo Camp Description: Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: trickle from the stream, but there's still some water in the pools, most of it looks pretty pondy Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 03-20-2021 - by Jeremy K
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 03-20-2021 Surveyor Name: Jeremy K Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Good Water Flow Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 07-28-2020 - by Paul Cronshaw
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 07-28-2020 Surveyor Name: Paul Cronshaw Camp Description: I stayed the night in the sandy campsite under the cliff. Lots of bat action. I experienced sand particles shedding onto my face during the night from the sandstone formations. The wonderful geological structures have been carved for eons by wind and water. Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Dry in creek below camp. Small pool above campsite Weather Conditions: 90s and Sunny - Alcove Camp Survey - 06-13-2020 - by Jeremy Koellish
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 06-13-2020 Surveyor Name: Jeremy Koellish Camp Description: Dry, no water flowing Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Dry Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 05-16-2020 - by Chris Chirgwin
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 05-16-2020 Surveyor Name: Chris Chirgwin Camp Description: Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: There's still a few stagnant pools of water with a little trickle in certain areas. Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 01-18-2020 - by Shaddus Maximus
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 01-18-2020 Surveyor Name: Shaddus Maximus Camp Description: Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 11-09-2019 - by Paul Cronshaw
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 11-09-2019 Surveyor Name: Paul Cronshaw Camp Description: Camp is in clean condition. The fire ring has been reformatted. There is a shovel.  Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: Small pool in rock cavity located 50 feet up creek behind camp Weather Conditions: 70s and Sunny Images:
Weeping Falls is located 1/4 mile north of Alcove Camp
Alcove Campsite with view towards San Rafael and McKinley peaks.
Alcove Spring pool
Creek crossing 1/4 mile north of Alcove Camp
Alcove Firering - Alcove Camp Survey - 09-30-2019 - by MSchless
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 09-30-2019 Surveyor Name: MSchless Camp Description: Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 05-31-2019 - by Tony G.
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 05-31-2019 Surveyor Name: Tony G. Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Light flow, 6" pools just below camp and near Alcove Falls Weather Conditions: 70's daytime, 50 night - Alcove Camp Survey - 05-11-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 05-11-2019 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: plenty of water nearby to filter Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 12-30-2018 - by Erin C.
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 12-30-2018 Surveyor Name: Erin C. Camp Description: We ran into Paul from LPFA at this campsite. What a nice guy and a sweet campsite.  Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Slow flow, but definitely flowing. Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 11-17-2018 - by Paul Cronshaw
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 11-17-2018 Surveyor Name: Paul Cronshaw Camp Description: Camp is in good condition. Very windy site. Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: Small clean pool in rock formation above the camp. Weather Conditions: 70s and Sunny - Alcove Camp Survey - 11-03-2018 - by Tony G.
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 11-03-2018 Surveyor Name: Tony G. Camp Description: Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: Water 1/4 mi above Alocove on trail Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 05-12-2018 - by Del Gue
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 05-12-2018 Surveyor Name: Del Gue Camp Description: Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: Spring has trickle. Creek stagnant. Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 12-10-2017 - by Shaddus Maximus
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 12-10-2017 Surveyor Name: Shaddus Maximus Camp Description: Water Source: Stagnant Water Source Details: Small pool just above campsite fed by a trickle from a nearby spring. Filter recommended. Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 05-16-2017 - by wehumananimals
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 05-16-2017 Surveyor Name: wehumananimals Camp Description: Water Source: Stagnant Water Source Details: Some standing pools at the top of alcove falls across the main trail from camp. Good enough for drinking for now. Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 04-05-2017 - by M Schless
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 04-05-2017 Surveyor Name: M Schless Camp Description: Small trickle above campsite heading up to the amphitheater. Stream at the top of the falls had a slow but steady flow. Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Alcove Camp Survey - 01-01-2017 - by Shaddus Maximus
Link: Alcove Camp Date: 01-01-2017 Surveyor Name: Shaddus Maximus Camp Description: Water Source: Trickle Water Source Details: Weather Conditions:
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