Cedar Creek Camp

Date	Surveyor	Water Report
10-12-2024	Vicki Armstrong	Trickle
10-06-2023	Marcus I	Trickle
09-16-2023	OL MARTO	Flowing
11-12-2022	Marcus	Stagnant
10-16-2022	Menso de Jong	Flowing
05-20-2022	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
05-01-2022	The Lost Padre	Flowing
04-01-2022	Tim	Flowing
11-04-2021	Los Padres Forest Association	Dry
05-28-2021	Anonymous Surveyor	Trickle
05-01-2021	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
11-22-2020	Shaddus Maximus	Stagnant
07-26-2020	Adam Olivares	Trickle
06-28-2020	Addison Jerlow	Flowing
06-06-2020	Antonio Calderon	Flowing
05-25-2020	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
05-14-2020	Arliss Crow	Flowing
11-10-2019	MSubbotin	Stagnant
10-05-2019	Anonymous Surveyor	Stagnant
07-05-2019	Christopher P. Lord	Flowing
06-29-2019	The Lost Padre	Flowing
04-15-2019	Johnathan Keilman	Flowing
11-24-2018	Christopher P. Lord	Dry
10-08-2018	Christopher P. Lord	Dry
09-29-2018	Kevin Hall	Stagnant
05-26-2018	Craig R. Carey	Flowing
05-12-2018	Laura	Flowing
11-18-2017	Anonymous Surveyor	Stagnant
11-10-2017	Anonymous Surveyor	Dry
08-20-2017	Anonymous Surveyor	Trickle
08-11-2017	Anonymous Surveyor	Trickle
07-03-2017	H. Ketchum	Trickle
05-28-2017	Bryant Koger	Flowing
05-23-2017	Lightningrod	Flowing
09-10-2016	M Subbotin	Dry
07-16-2016	Anonymous Surveyor	Trickle
05-10-2016	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
04-23-2016	M Subbotin	Flowing
03-29-2016	Shaddus Maximus	Flowing
01-30-2016	Howard Cohen	Dry
09-12-2015	Los Padres Forest Association	Flowing
07-03-2015	Joshua Isaac	Flowing
05-16-2015	Michael S.	Flowing
04-30-2015	Mark S	Flowing
03-30-2015	Norman93001	Trickle
05-24-2014	Los Padres Forest Association	Flowing
05-1-2021	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 10-12-2024 - by Vicki Armstrong

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	10-12-2024
Surveyor Name:	Vicki Armstrong
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Barely a trickle. Mostly stagnant pools. No water downstream.
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Cedar Creek camp

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 10-06-2023 - by Marcus I

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	10-06-2023
Surveyor Name:	Marcus I
Camp Description:	Temps were low of 40, shade temp around 70, and around 80 in the sun. The road to the trailhead is closed at the Johnston Ridge/Thorn point road junction about 1 mile past Fishbowls. This makes it approximately 4 miles to Cedar Creek camp, and an additional 3.5 up the hill to Pine Mountain Lodge. Trail is in pretty good condition. Beautiful views as usual
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Nice cold, clean water flowing right next to camp, to the right as you walk up hill.
Weather Conditions:	Mostly sunny. 40 low, 70 shade high, 80 sun high

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 09-16-2023 - by OL MARTO

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	09-16-2023
Surveyor Name:	OL MARTO
Camp Description:	Hiked in from Fishbowls Trailhead. Was happy to see water was still flowing, however barely. Not sure how much longer the creek will flow. Only one couple at camp. Nice and peaceful area. Decent amount of flies/mosquitos but not too bad.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water was flowing but almost to a trickle.
Weather Conditions:	Clear / Warm in day. Cool at night.
Images:	Cedar Creek Camp

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 11-12-2022 - by Marcus

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	11-12-2022
Surveyor Name:	Marcus
Camp Description:	Technically there is water at camp, but I would not drink it unless I was desperate. Very shallow pool. barely trickling. I would not consider it a legit water source in general.
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	Slow seep, pretty gross, not drinkable unless desperate.
Weather Conditions:	28 low 60 high

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 10-16-2022 - by Menso de Jong

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	10-16-2022
Surveyor Name:	Menso de Jong
Camp Description:	Car camped at Thorn Meadow the weekend of 10/15/22 and ran the Cedar/Fishbowls Loop. Trails were standard LPNF backcountry: brushy, a few slides, a few downed trees, but altogether easy to follow and passable. The creeks were dry virtually everywhere, except at the well-placed backcountry campgrounds, where they were still flowing between a few reasonably deep pools.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing, but only near camp, not along the trail
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 05-20-2022 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	05-20-2022
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 05-01-2022 - by The Lost Padre

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	05-01-2022
Surveyor Name:	The Lost Padre
Camp Description:	The west side drainage coming into camp has good flow, other side is dry near the campsites but has a some flow above camp.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow from west side of creek/spring
Weather Conditions:	70 day / 38 night
Images:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 04-01-2022 - by Tim

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	04-01-2022
Surveyor Name:	Tim
Camp Description:	Creek was clean and clear; had just rained and snowed the day before.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Creeks on both sides of camp were flowing
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 11-04-2021 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	11-04-2021
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	LPFA Trail Survey Camp was beautiful as always, no water was to be found but didn't dig around or search too deep. Winter 2020-2021 was very dry. Enjoy....
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 05-28-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	05-28-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Stagnant pools above the camp, but water can be found across the main camp. It’s clear and tastes good, although a trickle.
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 05-01-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	05-01-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 11-22-2020 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	11-22-2020
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	Couple of stagnant, dark pools just below camp.
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 07-26-2020 - by Adam Olivares

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	07-26-2020
Surveyor Name:	Adam Olivares
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 06-28-2020 - by Addison Jerlow

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	06-28-2020
Surveyor Name:	Addison Jerlow
Camp Description:	just an all around really nice camp. tons of flat options and mature pine, spruce and oaks.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	a few good spots to fill up. still cold but slow, shallow flow.
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 06-06-2020 - by Antonio Calderon

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	06-06-2020
Surveyor Name:	Antonio Calderon
Camp Description:	Camp is in great shape with good water flow.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow
Weather Conditions:	Mid 60s sunny and windy
Images:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 05-25-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	05-25-2020
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	3 campsites are in good shape. creek is flowing
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 05-14-2020 - by Arliss Crow

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	05-14-2020
Surveyor Name:	Arliss Crow
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 11-10-2019 - by MSubbotin

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	11-10-2019
Surveyor Name:	MSubbotin
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	no flow at camp or at creek crossing heading up switchbacks; shallow stagnant pools at first creek crossing below camp; barely enough to pump
Weather Conditions:	clear, sunny, 70F

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 10-05-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	10-05-2019
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 07-05-2019 - by Christopher P. Lord

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	07-05-2019
Surveyor Name:	Christopher P. Lord
Camp Description:	Passed through Friday and the place is looking wonderful as always. Water is still flowing from Cedar Creek and readily available from camp. More details below https://christopherplord.blogspot.com/2019/07/thorn-point-to-cedar-peak.html
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	dwindling flow but still going
Weather Conditions:	Sunny with temps in the 80's
Images:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 06-29-2019 - by The Lost Padre

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	06-29-2019
Surveyor Name:	The Lost Padre
Camp Description:	Camp is in good shape
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Creek is flowing well
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 04-15-2019 - by Johnathan Keilman

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	04-15-2019
Surveyor Name:	Johnathan Keilman
Camp Description:	The trail was definitely washed out and easy to lose. The road connecting the Cedar creek and johnston ridge trailhead was covered in downed trees. We started our hike from ghe Piedra Blanca trailhead and finished the Sespe Hot springd loop with a total of 42 miles 4800 ft (+) and 4400 feet (-).
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Creek was flowing all the way to Mutau Flats. There was water even at Half Moon campground.
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 11-24-2018 - by Christopher P. Lord

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	11-24-2018
Surveyor Name:	Christopher P. Lord
Camp Description:	Was doing a wilderness Camp survey ofÂ Cedar Creek Camp this morning. Water was dry directly adjacent to Camp, However standing pools could be found downstream at the immediate creek crossing and at less than a mile below was a rather large pool. Camp is in good shape with what appears to be only minor changes since the last survey in 2012. Obviously the Grade Valley gate is still open but who knows for how much longer. Piru creek road crossing was flooded and would be very risky for low clearance vehicles, I parked just before it. Cedar creek Camp has 3 fire rings with grates and plenty of tent space. Mature Pines and Cedars shade the site well. Cedar Creek Trail is well maintained and very easy to follow from Grade Valley at the Cedar Creek Trailhead. I saw only 1 downed tree on the way in.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	overcast, cold and windy
Images:	Camp site #1 Tent area adjacent to site #1 camp site #2 Tent area adjacent to site #2 Camp site #3

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 10-08-2018 - by Christopher P. Lord

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	10-08-2018
Surveyor Name:	Christopher P. Lord
Camp Description:	Cedar Creek Camp is situated in a sublime setting. Huge Incense Cedars and Pines tower overhead. The camp has 3 fire rings and is adjacent to Cedar Creek. Water was pretty dry here, however just downstream of camp I did find a few very small pools of standing water that could be filtered if absolutely needed. Watch out poison oak is in places along the trail before making your way into the camp. You can read the full write up below http://christopherplord.blogspot.com/2018/10/fishbowls-to-cedar-creek-loop.html
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Sunny and 67* by Noon
Images:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 09-29-2018 - by Kevin Hall

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	09-29-2018
Surveyor Name:	Kevin Hall
Camp Description:	Filtered and boiled the puddle water.Â Â
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	A very few small, bug-ridden, stagnant puddles.
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 05-26-2018 - by Craig R. Carey

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	05-26-2018
Surveyor Name:	Craig R. Carey
Camp Description:	As part of their final pre-summer training trip, Troop 111 Scouts (Ventura) camped at Cedar Creek this past week. Great conditions; plenty of water.Â Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Cold and clear
Weather Conditions:	Cool
Images:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 05-12-2018 - by Laura

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	05-12-2018
Surveyor Name:	Laura
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 11-18-2017 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	11-18-2017
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Packed in enough water to make it to Fishbowls without getting water here but you could if you had to.Â
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	A couple stagnant pools would be enough to fill bottles
Weather Conditions:	Cold at night. Perfect during the day

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 11-10-2017 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	11-10-2017
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	I saw 1 tiny puddle...
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 08-20-2017 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	08-20-2017
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 08-11-2017 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	08-11-2017
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 07-03-2017 - by H. Ketchum

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	07-03-2017
Surveyor Name:	H. Ketchum
Camp Description:	Lovely open camp.Â Â There are three fire rings, oneÂ for eachÂ camp site.Â Lots of rocks to use asÂ cooking surfaces but no tables.Â Â Plenty of dry wood to burn, mostly small sticks, had to hunt for larger logs.Â Wish we had gone in late May or June with more water in the creek.Â There were lots small black flies and mosquitoes. Prepare to get bitten. Â Not crowded at all.Â Just us and one other small party.Â Didn't see anyone hike through.Â
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Two pools with a trickle between them. It's down a steep little hill on the edge of the Camp.
Weather Conditions:	Hot and Sunny. 85 degrees during day, 58 at night.
Images:	Sign at Cedar Creek Camp. If you see this sign, you made it! Small pools connected with a trickle. Down steep hill on edge of camp. Enough to filter and drink. Camp Site Fire Ring

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 05-28-2017 - by Bryant Koger

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	05-28-2017
Surveyor Name:	Bryant Koger
Camp Description:	Plenty of water for filtration. Plenty of fallen trees for fire.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Weather was ideal in the mid 70's
Images:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 05-23-2017 - by Lightningrod

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	05-23-2017
Surveyor Name:	Lightningrod
Camp Description:	Made a day hike over to Cedar Creek camp from Fishbowls. Â Camp is really nice with plenty of shade from the big trees. Â No one camping there. Â Plenty of water in the creek.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Creek has a nice flow at the present time.
Weather Conditions:	Clear and 80 plus degrees

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 09-10-2016 - by M Subbotin

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	09-10-2016
Surveyor Name:	M Subbotin
Camp Description:	No fires or gas stoves allowed due to Level 4 fire restrictions on Forest.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 07-16-2016 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	07-16-2016
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Campsites in good condition. Bear tracks on trail NE of camp
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Low water
Weather Conditions:	Sunny, 85 degrees F
Images:	Creek crossing NW of camp Creek to NE of camp

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 05-10-2016 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	05-10-2016
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 04-23-2016 - by M Subbotin

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	04-23-2016
Surveyor Name:	M Subbotin
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	6" deep pool at camp; water flowing at trailhead too!
Weather Conditions:	sunny, high 50's
Images:	Clear pool deep enough to fully submerge Nalgene bottle right at camp

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 03-29-2016 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	03-29-2016
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 01-30-2016 - by Howard Cohen

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	01-30-2016
Surveyor Name:	Howard Cohen
Camp Description:	I have been to this camp area many times and was surprised to find it dry. Â Our destination was Thorn Peak so we continued in that direction and found water that was slow moving and stagnant. Â As we followed the trail the water source became cleaner and flowing much better. We pumped water where water flowed over sandstone slabs probably within a mile of the campground. Granted there is water closer but not as clean and flowing as where we stopped to fill up.Â
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No water in the camping area but some down stream
Weather Conditions:	50-60s and windy

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 09-12-2015 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	09-12-2015
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Water at Cedar Creek Camp.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 07-03-2015 - by Joshua Isaac

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	07-03-2015
Surveyor Name:	Joshua Isaac
Camp Description:	Very buggy. Just stopped for lunch on our way up to Fishbowls. Hot day - upper 80s at least in the sun.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	There was no water at camp, but there was flowing water close by. The flow wasn't amazing, but it is more than a trickle.
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Look at this handy saw

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 05-16-2015 - by Michael S.

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	05-16-2015
Surveyor Name:	Michael S.
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Ample Water......
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 04-30-2015 - by Mark S

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	04-30-2015
Surveyor Name:	Mark S
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	shallow flow but deeper pools to 1ft depth
Weather Conditions:	sunny and clear, mid 70's
Images:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 03-30-2015 - by Norman93001

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	03-30-2015
Surveyor Name:	Norman93001
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Enough flow to fill water bottles
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 05-24-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	05-24-2014
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Information gathered by James Wapotich while on a VWR Patrol. You can follow James on his blog: http://songsofthewilderness.wordpress.com
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water is flowing at the camp down both side creeks.
Weather Conditions:

Cedar Creek Camp Survey - 05-1-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cedar Creek Camp
Date:	05-1-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	We hiked a 2 night loop from Sespe river trailhead to the hot springs, up Johnston ridge to cedar creek and down the Gene Marshal Trail back to the car. By day 2 we were both ill. We shared no food. We filtered our water separately with sawyers. When we got home we tested the water and the dissolved solids were extremely high. Be warned that there might be heavy metals or dissolved solids in some water sources that will make you ill. Our symptoms matched low level heavy metal exposure.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

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