Estrella Camp North Los Padres National Forest

• Camp Type: Wilderness Trail Camp
• Topo Map Link: Burro Mountain
• Elevation: 1500 feet
• Wilderness Area: Silver Peak
• County: Monterey County
• Ranger District: Monterey Ranger District
• Longitude: -121.3382502
• Latitude: 35.83660351
• Water Sources: Year-round water can be found in the creek crossed just before the main camp.
• Length of Stay: 14 Days
• Reservations: Wilderness Trail Camp

Recent Water Reports:

Date	Surveyor	Water Report
09-24-2023	Laura Clay	Flowing
09-08-2023	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
05-30-2023	Forest L	Flowing
11-24-2022	Addison Jerlow	Flowing
08-27-2022	TreeProf	Flowing
07-18-2022	Paul Shackelford	Flowing
05-07-2022	Z. Teske	Flowing
02-20-2022	Davide Bisi	Flowing
11-11-2021	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
10-28-2021	Mike Haney	Flowing
10-11-2021	Dan Tischler	Flowing
07-02-2021	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
06-19-2021	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
06-12-2021	Scott T	Flowing
06-04-2021	Anonymous Surveyor	Dry
04-29-2021	Tim K	Flowing
07-25-2020	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
10-20-2019	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
06-27-2019	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
06-06-2018	Chad	Flowing
03-31-2018	topbuttoned	Flowing
02-18-2018	Elijah	Flowing
10-21-2017	Nate	Flowing
07-29-2016	Daniel	Flowing
04-23-2016	Hiker Tim	Flowing

Photo: Addison Jerlow

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Description:

This trail camp located above Spruce Creek Camp up the Salmon Creek Trail (6E11) in the Silver Peak Wilderness. The main camp is situated beside a creek in an open flat shaded by massive oak, bay laurel, and sycamore trees. There is a picnic table, fire ring, pit toilet, and ample room for tents. Another camp, complete with picnic table and fire ring, is on the bluff just before the trail drops into the main camp. Numerous other overflow sites can be found in the clearings surrounding this upper camp.

Survey Photos:

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  Hiker Tim - 04-23-2016
  Tent pad
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  Hiker Tim - 04-23-2016
  Tent pad, fire ring
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  Anonymous Surveyor - 06-27-2019
  One of the sites at Estrella
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  Anonymous Surveyor - 06-27-2019
  Waterfall between Spruce and Estrella
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  Scott T - 06-12-2021
  
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  Scott T - 06-12-2021
  
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  Anonymous Surveyor - 07-02-2021
  
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  Anonymous Surveyor - 07-02-2021
  
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  Mike Haney - 10-28-2021
  All over salmon Creek Trail, Spruce and Estrella camps.
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  Anonymous Surveyor - 09-08-2023
  pack out your toilet paper!

Submitted Camp Reports

Estrella Camp Survey - 09-24-2023 - by Laura Clay

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	09-24-2023
Surveyor Name:	Laura Clay
Camp Description:	Hiked through, did not camp. Not many bugs and plenty of water
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Plenty in creek
Weather Conditions:

Estrella Camp Survey - 09-08-2023 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	09-08-2023
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	NO campfires allowed since August 1, 2023 we are in fire restrictions still. Wilderness toilet in main camp, up a middle path, which has a "toilet" sign. Pack out ALL toilet paper, food scraps, and trash. Don't use the fire pit as a trash can. You are supposed to leave no trace. AKA "No Garbage Service. Pack it in, pack it out." Thank You, the folks who pick up trash
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	small but clear and flowing nicely
Weather Conditions:
Images:	pack out your toilet paper!

Estrella Camp Survey - 05-30-2023 - by Forest L

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	05-30-2023
Surveyor Name:	Forest L
Camp Description:	Plenty of water from the storms this winter. Crossing is easy on a series of rocks, or you can bring water shoes if you want to hike in the river. Salmon Creek Falls is running very strongly and has a nice pool (about 5' deep) for swimming. Lots of little swimming holes along the creek as well.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Plenty of water
Weather Conditions:

Estrella Camp Survey - 11-24-2022 - by Addison Jerlow

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	11-24-2022
Surveyor Name:	Addison Jerlow
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow, easy to fill by camp.
Weather Conditions:	low 70s, high 40s

Estrella Camp Survey - 08-27-2022 - by TreeProf

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	08-27-2022
Surveyor Name:	TreeProf
Camp Description:	C'mon people, bury your toilet paper!  Not TOO bad, but still in various areas around the camp.  Ya know, there IS a (mostly clean) vault toilet for such a thing.  Flies are bothersome, but not terrible if you're willing to shoo them away with a bandana, etc. Abundant frogs (which come out just after dusk) are a nice addition that helps you sleep. Morning alarm comes via vocal blue jays.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Low flow at camp (still active flow with no stagnation), with PLENTY of water at Spruce Camp half-way up the trail.
Weather Conditions:	Very pleasant, but jacket would be necessary for most as the sun starts to set.

Estrella Camp Survey - 07-18-2022 - by Paul Shackelford

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	07-18-2022
Surveyor Name:	Paul Shackelford
Camp Description:	Lots of bugs, so we decided to head down to Spruce Creek Camp instead
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Low Flow Rate
Weather Conditions:

Estrella Camp Survey - 05-07-2022 - by Z. Teske

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	05-07-2022
Surveyor Name:	Z. Teske
Camp Description:	Campsites appeared in good condition with a few benches. Multiple tent sites for a few groups.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	68 and sunnry

Estrella Camp Survey - 02-20-2022 - by Davide Bisi

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	02-20-2022
Surveyor Name:	Davide Bisi
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Estrella Camp Survey - 11-11-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	11-11-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Estrella Camp Survey - 10-28-2021 - by Mike Haney

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	10-28-2021
Surveyor Name:	Mike Haney
Camp Description:	Plenty of water.  Pit toilet needs repair.  TP on ground everywhere.  I plan to go back soon to clean it up.  Boys please pick up after your girlfriends!
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:	All over salmon Creek Trail, Spruce and Estrella camps.

Estrella Camp Survey - 10-11-2021 - by Dan Tischler

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	10-11-2021
Surveyor Name:	Dan Tischler
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Lots of water in creek, small trout in pools.
Weather Conditions:

Estrella Camp Survey - 07-02-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	07-02-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Not deep, enough to fill a 2 liter bag for gravity filtering
Weather Conditions:	Perfect weather- mid 70’s to mid 50’s
Images:

Estrella Camp Survey - 06-19-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	06-19-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Some black flies and mosquitos at the lower site by the creek, but not bad.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	The stream at Estrella is slowing down. Enough to pump from and soak your feet. Plenty flowing at Upper Salmon Creek Falls and Spruce Campground to swim.
Weather Conditions:	Sunny, no marine layer that far back. Highs in the upper 78s, low around 60.

Estrella Camp Survey - 06-12-2021 - by Scott T

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	06-12-2021
Surveyor Name:	Scott T
Camp Description:	Plenty of room with lots of different areas to set up camp. Lots of bugs, mostly those annoying loud flies that try to get in your ear but plenty of mosquitos as well. Heard mice at night in the brush but didn't see any. Bear sighting sign was posted at trail head as seen in photo below, stash your food!
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water in stream near camp, Easy to gather for filtering.
Weather Conditions:	Warm, probably 80 during the day and 60 at night. Much warmer than Spruce Camp.
Images:

Estrella Camp Survey - 06-04-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	06-04-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Estrella Camp Survey - 04-29-2021 - by Tim K

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	04-29-2021
Surveyor Name:	Tim K
Camp Description:	Wonderful camp site. Consider bringing a bug net, or LOTS of bug spray. One table above the water source, two "below" on the other side.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good, clean, clear water. Strong flow, and easy to gather for filtering.
Weather Conditions:	Mild, clear, comfortable overnight temps.

Estrella Camp Survey - 07-25-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	07-25-2020
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Estrella Camp Survey - 10-20-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	10-20-2019
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Estrella Camp Survey - 06-27-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	06-27-2019
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Only spent one night here. Trail clear. Lots of poison oak buy easily avoidable. Water flowing.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:	One of the sites at Estrella Waterfall between Spruce and Estrella

Estrella Camp Survey - 06-06-2018 - by Chad

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	06-06-2018
Surveyor Name:	Chad
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Estrella Camp Survey - 03-31-2018 - by topbuttoned

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	03-31-2018
Surveyor Name:	topbuttoned
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	tons of healthy water
Weather Conditions:

Estrella Camp Survey - 02-18-2018 - by Elijah

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	02-18-2018
Surveyor Name:	Elijah
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Estrella Camp Survey - 10-21-2017 - by Nate

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	10-21-2017
Surveyor Name:	Nate
Camp Description:	This is a beautiful camp among the trees and by the Salmon Creek. There were several campers there when we got there, but there was plenty of space
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	The Salomon Creek has a pretty good, clean flow. There are pools of water everywhere
Weather Conditions:	clear 65F

Estrella Camp Survey - 07-29-2016 - by Daniel

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	07-29-2016
Surveyor Name:	Daniel
Camp Description:	Went up to Estrella Camp with plans to stay overnight for two nights, ended up going back to Spruce Camp due to lack of water. There was water at Estrella, but we were hoping for the waterfall and an abundance (which Spruce had). Filtered water for a refill there and found it fairly murky and very low. Hiked up creek a ways to see if it increased, but it didn't. Camps looked in good condition, no tables but plenty of benches, fire pits, etc.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing slowly, very low, no waterfall.
Weather Conditions:	70-80 during the peak of day

Estrella Camp Survey - 04-23-2016 - by Hiker Tim

Link:	Estrella Camp
Date:	04-23-2016
Surveyor Name:	Hiker Tim
Camp Description:	This camp has an upper area, 2 to 3 tents, and a lower area by the creek with space for 2 separate parties with multiple tents. All camps had fire pits.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Strong flow, dept in spots to 18", water was clear and cold.
Weather Conditions:	High 69, low mid 50s
Images:	Tent pad Tent pad, fire ring

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