Manzana Camp South Los Padres National Forest

Submitted Camp Reports

Manzana Camp Survey - 04-28-2024 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	04-28-2024
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Good condition and plenty of water
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 04-09-2024 - by Daniel O'Shea

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	04-09-2024
Surveyor Name:	Daniel O'Shea
Camp Description:	Manzana Creek is strong and flowing. This was a lovely little site under a big sycamore tree that was shining in the sunlight. Nice flat site with plenty of water access right now.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Beautiful Camp, Tons of Water
Weather Conditions:	70 and sunny
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Manzana Camp Survey - 05-29-2022 - by James Wapotich

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	05-29-2022
Surveyor Name:	James Wapotich
Camp Description:	Good flow - interestingly when I arrived at camp in the early evening there wasn't that much water, but the next morning it was flowing well, an example of the trees taking up water to offset the heat, and then in this case not doing that during the night
Water Source:	Flowing
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Manzana Camp Survey - 04-22-2022 - by Ojai Valley School Lower Campus

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	04-22-2022
Surveyor Name:	Ojai Valley School Lower Campus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	PO starting to encroach here. Plenty of water.
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Manzana Camp Survey - 06-30-2021 - by Brent

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	06-30-2021
Surveyor Name:	Brent
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	About 2/3-3/4 of a mile up toward the narrows there's a good flowing pool, but dry at manzana camp.
Weather Conditions:	high 90s-low 100s

Manzana Camp Survey - 06-07-2021 - by Savage Guyd

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	06-07-2021
Surveyor Name:	Savage Guyd
Camp Description:	Was there over the weekend (6/4-7), no a soul in sight.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Decent flow
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Manzana Camp Survey - 04-10-2021 - by Shannon

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	04-10-2021
Surveyor Name:	Shannon
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 01-19-2021 - by Antonio Calderon

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	01-19-2021
Surveyor Name:	Antonio Calderon
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow
Weather Conditions:	Cloudy windy 55G
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Manzana Camp Survey - 01-11-2021 - by Patrick Morgan

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	01-11-2021
Surveyor Name:	Patrick Morgan
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	deep flow
Weather Conditions:

Manzana Camp Survey - 12-06-2020 - by John Borstelmann

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	12-06-2020
Surveyor Name:	John Borstelmann
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 11-21-2020 - by Stephen S

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	11-21-2020
Surveyor Name:	Stephen S
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 10-29-2020 - by Dogger

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	10-29-2020
Surveyor Name:	Dogger
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 10-25-2020 - by James Wapotich

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	10-25-2020
Surveyor Name:	James Wapotich
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good water starting at Manzana Camp and continuing up to Manzana Narrows
Weather Conditions:

Manzana Camp Survey - 08-22-2020 - by Kevin Varga

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	08-22-2020
Surveyor Name:	Kevin Varga
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing with good pools for swimming
Weather Conditions:

Manzana Camp Survey - 07-29-2020 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	07-29-2020
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Nice campsite
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Clean, flowing water with shallow pools
Weather Conditions:	90s and Sunny

Manzana Camp Survey - 05-24-2020 - by Brad Pitt

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	05-24-2020
Surveyor Name:	Brad Pitt
Camp Description:	Some nice small pools, not many campsites. about 5.8 miles from the trail head. Lots of bees, poison oak and ticks on the trail to this point. Plan to come early before you backpack along Manzana Creek, you cannot set up camp just anywhere as its too overgrown. The next camp at Narrows is definitely worth the extra mile.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Small camp, only about 2 to 3 spots max.
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Manzana Camp Survey - 03-28-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	03-28-2020
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Camp is in great shape including picnic table and fire pit.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	River has plenty of flowing water
Weather Conditions:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 01-18-2020 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	01-18-2020
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 12-17-2019 - by Axel

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	12-17-2019
Surveyor Name:	Axel
Camp Description:	Camp is in great shape. A nice view down the canyon.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	excellent flow, clear and cold. Fish in the creek upstream.
Weather Conditions:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 11-09-2019 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	11-09-2019
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Campsite in great condition. Table and shovel.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Clean, flowing water with shallow pools
Weather Conditions:	70s and Sunny

Manzana Camp Survey - 09-30-2019 - by MSchless

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	09-30-2019
Surveyor Name:	MSchless
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 06-06-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	06-06-2019
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Tons of flies around camp and entire Manzana trail, dawn to dusk
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Deep, strong flow
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Manzana Camp Survey - 05-26-2019 - by Troop 606

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	05-26-2019
Surveyor Name:	Troop 606
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing strong, cold and clear
Weather Conditions:

Manzana Camp Survey - 05-11-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	05-11-2019
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing well
Weather Conditions:

Manzana Camp Survey - 01-01-2019 - by Jonathan Rocque

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	01-01-2019
Surveyor Name:	Jonathan Rocque
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	The creek had very heavy water flow
Weather Conditions:

Manzana Camp Survey - 11-17-2018 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	11-17-2018
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Table moved to upper fire ring. Signs of recent stock activity around several trees used as tie ups.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	70s and Sunny

Manzana Camp Survey - 08-30-2018 - by Skip Boyland

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	08-30-2018
Surveyor Name:	Skip Boyland
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Dry as a bone
Weather Conditions:

Manzana Camp Survey - 05-17-2018 - by SeaSampson

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	05-17-2018
Surveyor Name:	SeaSampson
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good enough for a swim!
Weather Conditions:

Manzana Camp Survey - 03-17-2018 - by Steve

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	03-17-2018
Surveyor Name:	Steve
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	drizzling

Manzana Camp Survey - 02-12-2018 - by Dan S

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	02-12-2018
Surveyor Name:	Dan S
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow
Weather Conditions:	70s sunny

Manzana Camp Survey - 01-27-2018 - by Andrew

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	01-27-2018
Surveyor Name:	Andrew
Camp Description:	Would recommend Manzana Camp when the weather is cooler and Manzana Narrows when the weather is warmer. Additionally one of the picnic tables is completely broken- just a pile of lumber.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 12-31-2017 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	12-31-2017
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 12-10-2017 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	12-10-2017
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Excellent clear pools with flow right there at Manzana Camp.
Weather Conditions:

Manzana Camp Survey - 10-08-2017 - by Cahikerchick

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	10-08-2017
Surveyor Name:	Cahikerchick
Camp Description:	hiked thru here yesterday.  plenty of water running from Ray's Camp up to Manzana Narrows. Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 04-02-2017 - by M Schless

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	04-02-2017
Surveyor Name:	M Schless
Camp Description:	Really good flow up and down Manzana from Nira through the Narrows. Camped overnight here at Manzana. Lots of water, lots of bugs, trail has some poison oak.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 02-13-2017 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	02-13-2017
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Hip deep at some crossings.  The 2017 storms caused an oak tree/branch to fall across the upper table.  Report by Bard of Goleta.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	COLD and WINDY, between storms, some rain.
Images:	Photo Bard

Manzana Camp Survey - 01-01-2017 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	01-01-2017
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 10-17-2016 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	10-17-2016
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	There is no waterflow at this camp but Manzana Creek is flowing about a mile East of camp.
Weather Conditions:

Manzana Camp Survey - 07-13-2016 - by Nick Dincelli

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	07-13-2016
Surveyor Name:	Nick Dincelli
Camp Description:	Site had some left overs from the last group (hat, plastic water container), but the biggest disappointment was that some jerk took a #2 right in the middle of the river bed / main Manzana pool. Feces and toilet paper in plain view so we can all drink it next time it rains.  These people should be banned from reproducing.Â
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No water whatsoever. Bone dry.
Weather Conditions:	Insanely HOT

Manzana Camp Survey - 06-15-2016 - by Amanda Grandfield

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	06-15-2016
Surveyor Name:	Amanda Grandfield
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 01-01-2016 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	01-01-2016
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 12-18-2015 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	12-18-2015
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Nice camp. Water flowing well at Ray's camp and at the Narrows but not here. Walk upstream to find some good flow. Wind was harsh as it whips through the canyon but otherwise a beautiful place to camp! Good for a group and far less busy than the narrows camp. Would recommend!Â
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Barely flowing at camp but flowing well a few hundred yards upstream.
Weather Conditions:	Cold and windy, some rain.

Manzana Camp Survey - 11-27-2015 - by Daniel J. Hall

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	11-27-2015
Surveyor Name:	Daniel J. Hall
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	large, drinkable pools about 130 feet upstream
Weather Conditions:

Manzana Camp Survey - 10-04-2015 - by Jasonn Beckstrand

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	10-04-2015
Surveyor Name:	Jasonn Beckstrand
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No water at the camp. Must hike up towards Manzana Narrows to find water. Almost 1/2 way
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Manzana Camp Dry creek next to camp

Manzana Camp Survey - 07-19-2015 - by James Wapotich

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	07-19-2015
Surveyor Name:	James Wapotich
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 06-18-2015 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	06-18-2015
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	DRY! As reported by Dan McCaslin on a recent Noozhawk article: https://www.noozhawk.com/article/dan_mccaslin_manzana_camp_backpacking_fiasco
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 05-03-2015 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	05-03-2015
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Two tables, metal fire ring, and shovel in good condition. Fire pit needs cleaning.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	6-12 inches deep
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Manzana Campsite

Manzana Camp Survey - 04-23-2015 - by M. Jones

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	04-23-2015
Surveyor Name:	M. Jones
Camp Description:	Historic notes: One of the three camps named, at least in part, after the canyon in which they are located, Manzana means “apple” in Spanish. It is reported that the areas was named in the 1870’s because of a large apple orchard there*. On the other hand, it perhaps derived its name from one of the flora growing there, such as the Manzanita (meaning little apple in Spanish) which bear fruit small every year (Don’t eat them). *Manzana camp was originally located where NIRA campground is today, Manzana camp was relocated, six miles upstream when NIRA was constructed in 1937.  (Burtness, Robert 1981)
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow, cold clear water
Weather Conditions:	65* and sunny
Images:	Manzana Camp Water supply at camp View down to Manzana creek camp from trail

Manzana Camp Survey - 11-26-2014 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	11-26-2014
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:	Clear pools of water with slight trickle just north of Manzana camp.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Clear pools of water with slight trickle just north of Manzana camp.
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Manzana Camp Survey - 10-18-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	10-18-2014
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	No water at the camp but there is water about halfway between Manzana and Manzana Narrows Camp. Information gleaned from: http://songsofthewilderness.wordpress.com/
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
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Manzana Camp Survey - 05-24-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Manzana Camp
Date:	05-24-2014
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Low but flowing.
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