| Link: | Log Cabin Camp |
| Date: | 10-25-2026 |
| Surveyor Name: | Anonymous Surveyor |
| Camp Description: | I Accessed Log Cabin camp from the Agua Blanca trail, not Pothole trail. The trail was a bit spotty at the beginning, had a few sections that were fairly easy to follow, which sped up the pace, but other sections where the trail is completely no existent. for the las 3/4 of a mile before "Devil's Gate" I opted to rock hop and trudge through the creek. Once you get to the Pothole trail split it is pretty easy to find Log Cabin Camp with just one stream crossing from the split. there are 3-4 Campsites, some old ice stoves, and grills, with some makeshift fire rings. Agua Blanca had a healthy flow thanks to some rain we got 2 days prior. I looped back via the Pothole trail and it was covered in unavoidable poison oak for about 1/2 mile, but was very beautiful. |
| Water Source: | Flowing |
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| Weather Conditions: | High of 79 mid day |
Submitted Camp and Trail Reports
Submitted Camp Reports
Log Cabin Camp Survey - 10-25-2026 - by Anonymous Surveyor- Lost Valley Camp Survey - 10-24-2026 - by backpackingrat
Link: Lost Valley Camp Date: 10-24-2026 Surveyor Name: backpackingrat Camp Description: Intended to camp at Fish Creek, but seeing no water in the riverbed further up the trail, backtracked to Lost Valley, where there was water. Really lovely campsite, and we were visited by several toads over the course of the evening. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Slow and shallow, but flowing. Weather Conditions: - Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 10-23-2026 - by Andrew Carter
Link: Happy Hunting Ground Camp Date: 10-23-2026 Surveyor Name: Andrew Carter Camp Description: Even after two days with rain, there were only stagnant pools here. Water Source: Stagnant Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - White Ledge Camp - San Rafael Wilderness Survey - 10-23-2026 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: White Ledge Camp - San Rafael Wilderness Date: 10-23-2026 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: Even after two days of rain, only stagnant water here. Water Source: Stagnant Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Lonnie Davis Camp Survey - 10-23-2026 - by Andrew Carter
Link: Lonnie Davis Camp Date: 10-23-2026 Surveyor Name: Andrew Carter Camp Description: I didn't go down the side trail to the camp, but water is flowing in the creek. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - South Fork Camp - Sisquoc Survey - 10-23-2026 - by Andrew Carter
Link: South Fork Camp - Sisquoc Date: 10-23-2026 Surveyor Name: Andrew Carter Camp Description: Ranger cabin is unlocked, but very forlorn inside. Creek is flowing. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Fish Creek Camp Survey - 10-22-2026 - by Andrew Carter
Link: Fish Creek Camp Date: 10-22-2026 Surveyor Name: Andrew Carter Camp Description: Manzana Creek at camp was not flowing, but if you followed the social trail from the camp to Fish Creek and walked only a little ways upstream, there was water there. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Water on Fish Creek, but not Manzana Creek Weather Conditions: - Rays Camp Survey - 10-22-2026 - by Andrew Carter
Link: Rays Camp Date: 10-22-2026 Surveyor Name: Andrew Carter Camp Description: Creek was flowing at camp, but then water goes underground until you get to Lost Valley Camp. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Manzana Camp Survey - 10-22-2026 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Manzana Camp Date: 10-22-2026 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Camp Description: Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: - Davy Brown Campground Survey - 10-21-2026 - by Andrew CArter
Link: Davy Brown Campground Date: 10-21-2026 Surveyor Name: Andrew CArter Camp Description: There is a creek at Davy Brown Campground which can be used for water. It was flowing well just before the first fall rain. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Weather Conditions:
Submitted Trail Reports
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- Blue Canyon Trail Survey - 10-26-2026 - by N
Link: Blue Canyon Trail Date: 10-26-2026 Surveyor Name: N Trail description: Trail is a lot clearer now from Cottam Camp west for about 0.7 mi. One of the fallen trees has been cleared, and the second one can be easily ducked under. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Manzana Trail East (Upper) Survey - 10-26-2026 - by Andrew Carter
Link: Manzana Trail East (Upper) Date: 10-26-2026 Surveyor Name: Andrew Carter Trail description: For the Los Padres NF, this trail is in good shape, although growth is beginning to impinge on the trail between White Ledge Camp and Lonnie Davis Camp. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Pothole Trail Survey - 10-25-2026 - by Dusty Ham
Link: Pothole Trail Date: 10-25-2026 Surveyor Name: Dusty Ham Trail description: From the trail head going up Pothole it's very well maintained for the first 3 mile or so. After that it becomes very overgrown. Before dropping down into a meadow around 6 miles in, the trail is quite thick and overgrown with a bit of a sketchy drop-off, but totally manageable. The old cabin is still standing and is a perfect spot to take a rest and eat some food in the shade. If you choose to continue on towards Agua Blanca/Log Cabin Camp be aware that as you drop into the canyon you'll encounter about 1/2 mile of THICK unavoidable poison oak. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Needs some work - Sisquoc Trail Upper Survey - 10-23-2026 - by Andrew Carter
Link: Sisquoc Trail Upper Date: 10-23-2026 Surveyor Name: Andrew Carter Trail description: For the Los Padres NF, this trail is in good shape, although growth is beginning to impinge on the trail between White Ledge Camp and Lonnie Davis Camp. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Sisquoc Trail Upper Survey - 10-23-2026 - by Andrew Carter
Link: Sisquoc Trail Upper Date: 10-23-2026 Surveyor Name: Andrew Carter Trail description: Disregard previous report. It was for the Manzana Trail. Sadly the Sisquoc Trail is being lost to overgrowth every time the trail crosses over to the south side of the creek. The north side of the creek sections are ok for a Los Padres NF trail. I was planning to hike the whole length of the Sisquoc Trail from South Fork Camp to Alamar Camp. I abandoned my hike after reaching what I presume was the location of the old Skunk Camp (just before Mansfield Camp). I was worried about more trouble ahead. This is so sad. I've twice hiked the Sisquoc Trail before, most recently in 2020, with no problems. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Hard to follow - Manzana Trail West (Lower) Survey - 10-21-2026 - by Andrew Carter
Link: Manzana Trail West (Lower) Date: 10-21-2026 Surveyor Name: Andrew Carter Trail description: Ignore trail condition selection. I did not hike this trail. I wanted to report that at the trailhead near Nira CG, Manzana Creek was not flowing, but Brown Creek was flowing. Mode of transport: Array Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Big Cone Spruce Trail Survey - 10-03-2026 - by Joel Bockhahn
Link: Big Cone Spruce Trail Date: 10-03-2026 Surveyor Name: Joel Bockhahn Trail description: Did a backpacking trip, starting at Nira and the goal was to get to Big Cone Spruce Camp. Trail is pretty good all the way up until we ran into a large amount of deadfall and it was difficult to follow the trail. Lots of brush an PO approximately 34° 44' 3.44" N, 119° 50' 55.17" W. Probably could have made it if we hiked up the creek, but it was getting dark so we turned back. Overall a good trail and if you get to that spot with plenty of light, you probably would have no problem getting around it. For me, it was too hot (somewhere between 90 and 100 degrees, and too late in the evening to risk a very slow last mile or so to the camp. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Hard to follow Condition details: Trail is a bit overgrown but not hard to follow - Sespe River Trail Survey - 09-13-2026 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Sespe River Trail Date: 09-13-2026 Surveyor Name: Anonymous Surveyor Trail description: Trail is clear and easy before Bear Creek, but gets a little tougher to follow (especially during river crossings) after that point. It's also overgrown in places, with very tough scratchy plants. Some poison oak, but it's easy to avoid if you're alert. Tons of water at Bear Creek, and intermittent water from there on out. There is some shallow but strongly flowing water at Willett Camp. Hot tub is in great shape, big shout out to whoever maintains that! Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow - Big Cone Spruce Trail Survey - 09-12-2026 - by Dylan
Link: Big Cone Spruce Trail Date: 09-12-2026 Surveyor Name: Dylan Trail description: Started from Manazana Creek trail. Slightly overgrown from the start. Water available starting half a mile from the main Manzana Creek trail. Hit an impassable jam of logs and thicket at a creek crossing, about a half mile before Big Cone Spruce Camp. Section I was able to hike did have some nice pools and shade. Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Hard to follow Condition details: Impassable section - Manzana Trail East (Upper) Survey - 09-12-2026 - by Dylan
Link: Manzana Trail East (Upper) Date: 09-12-2026 Surveyor Name: Dylan Trail description: Trail in great shape from Nira trailhead to the Big Cone Spruce junction, just past the Narrows camp. Some slightly sketchy sections that could washout after a storm. Water available from the trailhead to a half mile beyond Lost Valley camp. Creek was dry from there to about a mile prior to Manzana camp (dry at Fish Creek Camp). Plenty of flowing water at Manzana camp and Manzana Narrows camp. Dry at the Big Cone Spruce trail junction.
Mode of transport: Hike Trail condition: Good shape and easy to follow
