Dutra Flat Camp North Los Padres National Forest

Submitted Camp Reports

Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 10-06-2024 - by Steve Cypher

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	10-06-2024
Surveyor Name:	Steve Cypher
Camp Description:	Still good water from pipe. Trough is full and clear. Camp in good shape.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Good steady trickle
Weather Conditions:	Warm

Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 08-31-2024 - by bushy

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	08-31-2024
Surveyor Name:	bushy
Camp Description:	took salmon creek > spruce creek > camp and trail was well maintained. took  the route of murray mine track > mount mars  > thorndyke > salmon creek trailhead to get back to my car. murray mine was really cool and trail was identifiable. once you get to the county road fork, it is very hard to see the trail. and overgrowth was thick. the manzanita is overgrown and i wouldn't recommend unless prepped with tools and hands. the view from the top of mount mars after exiting the manzanita patch was sick though.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	trough was full of clear water and pipe was flowing
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Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 09-03-2023 - by ABL

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	09-03-2023
Surveyor Name:	ABL
Camp Description:	Camp seems to be in good shape. Reconstructed table base so it is very sturdy. Trails surrounding are very overgrown with tall grass but easily navigable
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing into trough steadily and overflowing out of trough
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Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 11-19-2022 - by Steve Cypher

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	11-19-2022
Surveyor Name:	Steve Cypher
Camp Description:	Was pleasantly surprised to find the water trough at Dutra Flat Camp full of clear water with a trickle from the pipe. The attempt to patch the rusted bottom of the trough during the dry summer months was successful and the spring re-charged with the season's first good rain. Another metal trough was located and brought to the location for use in the future. Hope nobody shoots it full of holes.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Slow flow. Trough full of clear water.
Weather Conditions:	Ideal
Images:	Steady trickle into full trough

Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 04-23-2022 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	04-23-2022
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
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Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 03-12-2022 - by Jared Pulley

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	03-12-2022
Surveyor Name:	Jared Pulley
Camp Description:	Trail camp in excellent shape. Spring is dry, only water running is a small stream north of camp. Dutra creek is completely dry as well.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Minimal Flow
Weather Conditions:

Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 07-19-2021 - by Steve Cypher

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	07-19-2021
Surveyor Name:	Steve Cypher
Camp Description:	Camp in great shape but no water!
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	Spring is not flowing. Some water in the trough.
Weather Conditions:	Perfect

Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 07-22-2020 - by Katie Mendenhall

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	07-22-2020
Surveyor Name:	Katie Mendenhall
Camp Description:	Passed through on the way up to the ridge. Spring is signed & up a side trail just across from the camp. Flock of turkeys hanging out in the field. Camp in great condition with picnic table and cook pit with grate.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Strong flow into the full trough. Some poison oak starting to sprout around the trough.
Weather Conditions:

Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 06-30-2020 - by Anonymous

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	06-30-2020
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous
Camp Description:	Went on a solo overnight trip, marine layer reached just to the meadow and then cleared up. At about 9pm I was sitting very quietly at the table under the big tree and had a bear cruise right up to the gate to come into camp, I didnt see the bear until it was about 15 feet away, turned on my headlamp and gave a shout and it backed up about 20 feet, then turned around inquisitively, so I took a step or two in it's direction and waved and shouted some more and it booked down the trail.  The bear was as tall as the barb wire fence and nearly as wide, awesome. The marine layer reached camp in the morning.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Spring is flowing, plenty of water
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Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 07-29-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	07-29-2019
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 07-07-2019 - by Steve Cypher

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	07-07-2019
Surveyor Name:	Steve Cypher
Camp Description:	Camp is in great shape since trail crew stayed in spring. Weather was pleasant and there were no bugs. Damp night but amazing star show. Marine layer fog reached camp in the morning.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Spring pipe filled 1 qt bottle in 30 seconds.
Weather Conditions:	Sunny. Foggy in morning
Images:	Nice grill & fire ring

Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 01-26-2019 - by N.R. McDonald

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	01-26-2019
Surveyor Name:	N.R. McDonald
Camp Description:	Found the intact, lower half of a deer leg in camp. Fencing surrounding camp is broken in some places Hiked using Spruce Creek trail; path has several fallen trees blocking it that impede travel.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flow from spring is clear, cool, and plentiful
Weather Conditions:	Clear skies, cool nights, 70 degree days

Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 08-05-2018 - by Steve Cypher

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	08-05-2018
Surveyor Name:	Steve Cypher
Camp Description:	Camp looking good other than some loser leaving food & trash in the fire ring. Fires are not allowed now, btw. Hiked in on Dutra Use Trail, out using Murry Mine Track, both in good shape.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Still trickling and keeping the trough full of cool, clear water.
Weather Conditions:	Clear and warm

Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 07-29-2018 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	07-29-2018
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	We saw a large rattle snake at the campsite inside the fence. It went into a hole under the tree.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	The trough was full, but spring was a trickle.
Weather Conditions:

Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 06-08-2018 - by tepuerling

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	06-08-2018
Surveyor Name:	tepuerling
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
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Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 05-19-2018 - by tepuerling

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	05-19-2018
Surveyor Name:	tepuerling
Camp Description:	Water was flowing maybe 3-4 times more than the picture by Steve Cypher on 07/16/2016 at the spring.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	1.5 gpm (estimate)
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Dutra Flat Camp Survey - 07-16-2016 - by Steve Cypher

Link:	Dutra Flat Camp
Date:	07-16-2016
Surveyor Name:	Steve Cypher
Camp Description:	A pretty site with room for a crowd. A reliable pring feeds a trough. Fencing surrounds camp site and spring to keep cattle out.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Good water from a pipe feeding a trough.
Weather Conditions:
Images:	View from Dutra Flat Camp Camp site from spring Spring

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