Cottam Camp

Date	Surveyor	Water Report
12-22-2022	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing
06-11-2022	Connor Gates	Dry
05-19-2022	Paul Cronshaw	Trickle
04-09-2022	ARE	Flowing
03-30-2022	Addison Jerlow	Flowing
02-21-2022	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
01-15-2022	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing
12-27-2021	Troop 37 - Jonathan Rocque	Flowing
11-29-2021	Paul Cronshaw	Dry
04-25-2021	Luna	Flowing
03-20-2021	CT	Flowing
03-06-2021	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
02-14-2021	ZE	Flowing
02-13-2021	Jonathan Rocque	Flowing
01-23-2021	Dogger	Flowing
01-09-2021	Thomas Everest	Flowing
12-13-2020	Anonymous Surveyor	Dry
12-01-2020	John O'Connell	Dry
10-29-2020	John Doe	Dry
07-01-2020	Martina G	Flowing
06-30-2020	Kimon Rybnicek	Flowing
06-21-2020	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing
05-19-2020	rich scholl	Flowing
05-03-2020	Shaddus Maximus	Flowing
02-15-2020	Troop 4	Flowing
02-03-2020	edsafaris	Flowing
02-01-2020	Rob Guzzon	Flowing
01-12-2020	Antonio Calderon	Flowing
12-14-2019	Steve Schott	Flowing
08-03-2019	Stephen S	Dry
04-23-2019	Anthony Vasquez	Flowing
04-13-2019	Brent Christensen	Flowing
02-17-2019	Jonathan Rocque	Flowing
01-20-2019	Craig R. Carey	Flowing
12-15-2018	Jonathan Rocque	Flowing
10-26-2018	Conor W	Dry
10-20-2018	Anonymous Surveyor	Dry
10-16-2018	Jonathan Rocque	Dry
10-15-2018	Dan S	Dry
07-01-2018	Natalia	Dry
04-27-2018	Matt Inman-Ojai Valley School	Flowing
09-11-2017	Jared Bresee	Dry
06-10-2017	Seedubyuh	Trickle
05-27-2017	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
05-13-2017	Paul Nicholson	Flowing
04-16-2017	Donald T	Flowing
01-14-2017	Shaddus Maximus	Flowing
12-05-2016	TJ	Dry
11-06-2016	Shaddus Maximus	Dry
05-08-2016	Kelsey	Stagnant
05-03-2016	Taylor	Trickle
04-23-2016	James Wapotich	Flowing
03-23-2016	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
02-14-2016	Shaddus Maximus	Flowing
04-20-2015	Valerie Norton	Dry
02-21-2015	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing
02-14-2015	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing
01-31-2015	FP	Flowing
12-22-2014	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
12-18-2014	Los Padres Forest Association	Flowing
12-07-2014	Ben Crop	Flowing
01/20/2014	Anonymous Surveyor	Dry

Cottam Camp Survey - 12-22-2022 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	12-22-2022
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Camp maintenance: Raked up the leaves around the main campsite, cleaned out and buried the ashes from fire pit. Thanks to Troop 4 BSA Eagle Scout project, this camp has been enhanced with the addition of a pit toilet, sign, table and fire pit. Please use the shovel and the rake to maintain a clean campsite and fire pit. Hint: It helps to add a little soil and water to camp pit toilets to help with the waste decomposition.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	3-4 feet wide and 6" deep with small pools
Weather Conditions:	Low 40s night temps and mid 70s during day. Sunny
Images:	Creek at Campsite #1 Creekside Campsite #1 Campsite #2 Pit Toilet Pit Toilet sign

Cottam Camp Survey - 06-11-2022 - by Connor Gates

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	06-11-2022
Surveyor Name:	Connor Gates
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Creek next to camp is dry. If you really need to pump there’s a small stream just outside of Blue Canyon.
Weather Conditions:	80’s-90’s. Dry heat.
Images:	Dry creek next to Cottam. Small trickle just outside Blue Canyon.

Cottam Camp Survey - 05-19-2022 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	05-19-2022
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	I saw a nice gopher snake passing through the camp as I stopped to eat lunch . I racked the area around the table and fire pit for fire safety and to maintain clean campsite standard.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Dry at campsite but 50 yards upstream there is a trickle of water that disappears underground
Weather Conditions:	Lower 80s and Sunny with some wind
Images:	Trickling water located 50 yards upstream. Firepit BEFORE cleaning... ...AFTER cleaning

Cottam Camp Survey - 04-09-2022 - by ARE

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	04-09-2022
Surveyor Name:	ARE
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Several areas at least 3-4 inches deep with steady flow
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 03-30-2022 - by Addison Jerlow

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	03-30-2022
Surveyor Name:	Addison Jerlow
Camp Description:	Good water and strong flow out of both creeks
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	strong flow a few inches deep
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 02-21-2022 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	02-21-2022
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 01-15-2022 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	01-15-2022
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Stayed at one of the overflow sites. 6 different groups were staying at this camp over MLK weekend.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing with small pools
Weather Conditions:	Cloudy with day temps in 50s and night temps in 40s

Cottam Camp Survey - 12-27-2021 - by Troop 37 - Jonathan Rocque

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	12-27-2021
Surveyor Name:	Troop 37 - Jonathan Rocque
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water is flowing (a little brown) and challenging to cross the stream.
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 11-29-2021 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	11-29-2021
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Campsite is in good condition. Reformatted the firepit to a safer configuration. Removed an unsafe firepit under oak tree where hikers camp. Flowing water is located 0.5 miles up the trail towards Forbush; marked by a BIG oak tree.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Low 40s night temps and mid 70s during day.Sunny
Images:	Cottam Camp Flowing water in Alder grove 0.5 miles up trail. Look for the BIG oak.

Cottam Camp Survey - 04-25-2021 - by Luna

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	04-25-2021
Surveyor Name:	Luna
Camp Description:	Lots of poison oak between forebush and cottam
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	1-2 inches deep gently flowing water. Tastes great.
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 03-20-2021 - by CT

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	03-20-2021
Surveyor Name:	CT
Camp Description:	Arrived at about 4pm after hike from Santa Barbara via Romero and blue canyon. Two juvenile eagles circled the meadow at dusk. We enjoyed a small fire in the fire pit, and it rained that night. Centipede in my tent in the AM - but easy to relocate & no harm to him or me. Loved the trek through the Franciscan - blueschist- pillow basalt - serpentine - chert ridges. And new fanglomerate snd old old Sierra Blanca limestone. Went home and re-read USGS bulletin 186 and said a prayer of thanks for Tom Dibblee. Collected bay Laurel leaves for cooking on the way home. A wonderful trip!
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Shallow but flowing clear. No sediment and drinkable after filter -
Weather Conditions:	Cool, sunny - overcast evening snd 2 hrs of mild rain at night.
Images:	Fanglomerate!! Meadow Camp Pillow basalt (I think

Cottam Camp Survey - 03-06-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	03-06-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 02-14-2021 - by ZE

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	02-14-2021
Surveyor Name:	ZE
Camp Description:	Nice site, easily room for 3 tents, and large meadow if you arrive and find someone already in the main camp. Picnic table and fire ring (but check beforehand with Ranger office if fire allowed; if you haven't checked, assume it isn't!). Pit toilet ~50 ft outside camp, with minimal privacy. We left a rope up over a tree to hoist food out of reach of animals. Was cold at night - woke to find frost on our food container, so guessing it got down to ~30F.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Only ~10cm deep, but flowing nicely all along the canyon.
Weather Conditions:	Nice weather, but cold at night low ~30F

Cottam Camp Survey - 02-13-2021 - by Jonathan Rocque

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	02-13-2021
Surveyor Name:	Jonathan Rocque
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good clean creek flow
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 01-23-2021 - by Dogger

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	01-23-2021
Surveyor Name:	Dogger
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Very shallow but flowing well, good quality, clear
Weather Conditions:	Rain and hail
Images:	Creek flowing from Blue Canyon by Cottam Camp

Cottam Camp Survey - 01-09-2021 - by Thomas Everest

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	01-09-2021
Surveyor Name:	Thomas Everest
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	A small part flowing well, some stagnant pools
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Cottam Camp Survey - 12-13-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	12-13-2020
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	The trash at Cottam Camp is finally gone. Thanks to some volunteers that collected all the trash and hiked it out.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	68 degrees
Images:	Cleaned up camp Hiking out Trash Trash pack out Trash gone

Cottam Camp Survey - 12-01-2020 - by John O'Connell

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	12-01-2020
Surveyor Name:	John O'Connell
Camp Description:	There was a lot of trash at cottam camp. We carried out a little bit but there was still much more. Lots of glass bottles, an abandoned tent, and llots of other debris.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 10-29-2020 - by John Doe

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	10-29-2020
Surveyor Name:	John Doe
Camp Description:	Full of trash and bones
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Heading up a few min towards Forbush water can be seen and heard from the trail. Would require steep poison oak bushwhacking to access.
Weather Conditions:	Hot and dry w/ cold am

Cottam Camp Survey - 07-01-2020 - by Martina G

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	07-01-2020
Surveyor Name:	Martina G
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	getting lower, but still good to filter
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 06-30-2020 - by Kimon Rybnicek

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	06-30-2020
Surveyor Name:	Kimon Rybnicek
Camp Description:	Camped here with my son for one night. Gorgeous - didn't see anyone the entire trip starting from Camino Cielo and Cold Springs trail. Still some green with lots of wildflowers and butterflies. Trail is somewhat overrun with poison oak just before Cottam Camp, but manageable with long pants. Was very hot when we arrived in the afternoon; glad the water was flowing as we thirstily drank another 3L on top of the 6L we carried with us.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Stream mostly 2-3 feet wide and only 4-6" deep, but very clean and flowing nicely
Weather Conditions:	80s/90s and sunny in the afternoon while foggy in SB; comfortable late at night, felt like high 40s/low 50s

Cottam Camp Survey - 06-21-2020 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	06-21-2020
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Stayed at this campsite to celebrate Father's Day with my children. Trail from Forbush to Cottam needs brushing; lots of Poison Oak. Restored the rock firepit to the same formation that was constructed in 2015.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Clean, flowing water with shallow pools up to 12 inches deep, 3-4 feet wide
Weather Conditions:	70s and Sunny
Images:	Cottam Camp Firepit BEFORE Firepit AFTER

Cottam Camp Survey - 05-19-2020 - by rich scholl

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	05-19-2020
Surveyor Name:	rich scholl
Camp Description:	beautiful. lots of Farewell to Spring and Mariposa Lily in the meadow. Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	clear and copious
Weather Conditions:	70 daytime, 45 nightime

Cottam Camp Survey - 05-03-2020 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	05-03-2020
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Given the volume of water in the creek, should have good flow for the next few months.
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 02-15-2020 - by Troop 4

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	02-15-2020
Surveyor Name:	Troop 4
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing from Blue Canyon; Forbush creek dry
Weather Conditions:	Mid-60s during the day; overnight 28 degrees; ice on tents in the morning

Cottam Camp Survey - 02-03-2020 - by edsafaris

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	02-03-2020
Surveyor Name:	edsafaris
Camp Description:	Blue Canyon and Cottam camps in great shape. Thanks for whoever cleared the big oak from the trail between Blue Canyon Camp and Cottam. Nice bear tracks in the mud.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	flowing nicely, but too low for February!
Weather Conditions:	cold!

Cottam Camp Survey - 02-01-2020 - by Rob Guzzon

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	02-01-2020
Surveyor Name:	Rob Guzzon
Camp Description:	Beautiful spot right now with new grass growing. Picnic table could use some love.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Clear water flowing the full length of Blue Canyon
Weather Conditions:	Clear, 60F
Images:

Cottam Camp Survey - 01-12-2020 - by Antonio Calderon

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	01-12-2020
Surveyor Name:	Antonio Calderon
Camp Description:	Hiked down from cold springs saddle. Camp was in good shape with table, nice size fire ring and grille. Camp sits in a great looking meadow. Oak trees provide lots of shade. The creek was flowing right next to camp.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Slow flow, ankle deep
Weather Conditions:	Low 60s sunny and windy
Images:

Cottam Camp Survey - 12-14-2019 - by Steve Schott

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	12-14-2019
Surveyor Name:	Steve Schott
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Creek flowing nicely, about 3 inches deep and five feet wide
Weather Conditions:	Clear, cold

Cottam Camp Survey - 08-03-2019 - by Stephen S

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	08-03-2019
Surveyor Name:	Stephen S
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No visible water directly at Cottam, but we didn't do a thorough scout of the surrounding area
Weather Conditions:	sunny

Cottam Camp Survey - 04-23-2019 - by Anthony Vasquez

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	04-23-2019
Surveyor Name:	Anthony Vasquez
Camp Description:	Great camp site. Table looks pretty dicey but it held up for us. Water right next to the camp is a plus. We continued to hiked east on blue canyon trail but didn't get far due to overgrowth and poison oak.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Coming into the Cottam camp meadow Cottam camp picnic table camp Water 15 ft from campsite

Cottam Camp Survey - 04-13-2019 - by Brent Christensen

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	04-13-2019
Surveyor Name:	Brent Christensen
Camp Description:	Small number of frogs sighted.Â Water flowing really nicely on both sides of the split in front of the camp.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Both sides flowing about 4" to 6" deep
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Trailk crosses creek right in front of camp site Old stoves are there, but not usable, unfortunately! Approach to Cottam from Forbush

Cottam Camp Survey - 02-17-2019 - by Jonathan Rocque

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	02-17-2019
Surveyor Name:	Jonathan Rocque
Camp Description:	The creek which joins the Cottam creek, just to the west, was clear.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	The creek at Cottam was flowing heavily with a lot of silt
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 01-20-2019 - by Craig R. Carey

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	01-20-2019
Surveyor Name:	Craig R. Carey
Camp Description:	Troop 111 (Ventura) spent a short break at Cottom to dry out their socks en route to Blue Canyon. Camp is in great shape; plenty of water in the river after all these rains.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Great flow, but muddy from the recent rains
Weather Conditions:	Cool and overcast.
Images:

Cottam Camp Survey - 12-15-2018 - by Jonathan Rocque

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	12-15-2018
Surveyor Name:	Jonathan Rocque
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water was flowing through the creek
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 10-26-2018 - by Conor W

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	10-26-2018
Surveyor Name:	Conor W
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 10-20-2018 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	10-20-2018
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No water!
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 10-16-2018 - by Jonathan Rocque

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	10-16-2018
Surveyor Name:	Jonathan Rocque
Camp Description:	This is a BIG open space with plenty of area of camp sites.Â Â There is water about a half mile toward Forbush camp.Â There is an undocumented camp site in a clearing with a couple fire rings made from rocks.Â You need to go up creek a little way to find the flow.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	There is water about a half mile toward Forbush camp. There is an undocumented camp site in a clearing with a couple fire rings made from rocks. You need to go up creek a little way to find the flow.
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Camp site Water flow 0.5 miles toward Forbush Water flow 0.5 miles toward Forbush

Cottam Camp Survey - 10-15-2018 - by Dan S

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	10-15-2018
Surveyor Name:	Dan S
Camp Description:	No water at the camp or near there....plenty of poison oak though!
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 07-01-2018 - by Natalia

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	07-01-2018
Surveyor Name:	Natalia
Camp Description:	From 6/29-7/1 we camped here with no water to be found. Make sure to pack enough water
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No water anywhere
Weather Conditions:	70s

Cottam Camp Survey - 04-27-2018 - by Matt Inman-Ojai Valley School

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	04-27-2018
Surveyor Name:	Matt Inman-Ojai Valley School
Camp Description:	This is a gorgeous camp with good water and huge horse camping potential. Adjacent trails are FULL of poison oak so plan on wear pants.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Nice flow about 4" deep right next to camp.
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 09-11-2017 - by Jared Bresee

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	09-11-2017
Surveyor Name:	Jared Bresee
Camp Description:	Totally dry creek and grass. Wear pants for the stickers and poison oak taking the trail in.Â
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No water anywhere, this is totally dry
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 06-10-2017 - by Seedubyuh

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	06-10-2017
Surveyor Name:	Seedubyuh
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Ankle Deep
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 05-27-2017 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	05-27-2017
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Cottam Camp Survey - 05-13-2017 - by Paul Nicholson

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	05-13-2017
Surveyor Name:	Paul Nicholson
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Cottam Camp Survey - 04-16-2017 - by Donald T

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	04-16-2017
Surveyor Name:	Donald T
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 01-14-2017 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	01-14-2017
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Lots of flowing water in the creek right now!
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 12-05-2016 - by TJ

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	12-05-2016
Surveyor Name:	TJ
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Didnt locate any water while camping at Cottam 1 night. Temperature at freezing overnight.
Weather Conditions:	30-70

Cottam Camp Survey - 11-06-2016 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	11-06-2016
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Bone dry. Pack your own water in if you're planning on camping here.
Weather Conditions:	Mercury just touched the freezing point overnight.

Cottam Camp Survey - 05-08-2016 - by Kelsey

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	05-08-2016
Surveyor Name:	Kelsey
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	Two pools of water remain if you walk about 100ft up the creek. Don't expect there to be any water remaining within next couple of months.
Weather Conditions:	Sunny, 70's
Images:

Cottam Camp Survey - 05-03-2016 - by Taylor

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	05-03-2016
Surveyor Name:	Taylor
Camp Description:	Clear skies, night temp was in 50's
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Clear trickeling water located within 100 yards of this camp
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 04-23-2016 - by James Wapotich

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	04-23-2016
Surveyor Name:	James Wapotich
Camp Description:	Flowing water just upstream from Cottam Camp
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Cottam Camp Survey - 03-23-2016 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	03-23-2016
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	3-5 inches deep
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 02-14-2016 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	02-14-2016
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 04-20-2015 - by Valerie Norton

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	04-20-2015
Surveyor Name:	Valerie Norton
Camp Description:	Someone has brought the old ice cans over for chairs around the campfire ring. Â Owl's clover blooming in the meadow.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	must be underground, there was water at Blue and halfway down
Weather Conditions:	mild to warm
Images:	the meadow

Cottam Camp Survey - 02-21-2015 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	02-21-2015
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Hiked down from Cold Springs Saddle and spent a night at this camp. Â Brought in a new shovel to replace the old one that has no handle. Â Reformatted the fire pit and tested it with a fire. Lots of fire wood from several downed oaks. near camp. Table needs new top boards. Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	6-12" of water, flowing at campsite
Weather Conditions:	Cloudy with possible showers, 60 degrees
Images:	Blue Canyon Creek Firepit - BEFORE.... ... and AFTER. Cottam Campsite

Cottam Camp Survey - 02-14-2015 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	02-14-2015
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	I hiked from Blue Canyon Camp to survey this campsite and leave a metal grate for the firepit.Â The table is in need of some repair. Â A fire shovel is needed. There are two ice box stoves used for benches around the fire pit.Â There are several pieces of roofing tin from the old Cottam Cabin.Â THere is a potential widow maker tree limb over the campsite.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	6-12" of water
Weather Conditions:	Sunny and warm.
Images:	Water in the Blue Canyon Creek next to camp Widow maker tree limb over campsite Cottam Camp table Metal pieces in camp Approaching Cottam Campsite

Cottam Camp Survey - 01-31-2015 - by FP

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	01-31-2015
Surveyor Name:	FP
Camp Description:	Water is flowing today (January 30th, 2015).Â Here is a video I took of the area: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2iAWmLKkSw Grass in meadow is green.Â Ticks are hungry, though.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	water is clear
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 12-22-2014 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	12-22-2014
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Plenty of water flowing freely at Cottam.
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Cottam Camp Survey - 12-18-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	12-18-2014
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Very very green right now. Go get some!
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 12-07-2014 - by Ben Crop

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	12-07-2014
Surveyor Name:	Ben Crop
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Immediately following two days of rain. Up to 6in deep and clear.
Weather Conditions:

Cottam Camp Survey - 01/20/2014 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Cottam Camp
Date:	01/20/2014
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	shovel present, table in poor condition, rock fire ring
Water Source:	Dry
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