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Miller Camp South Los Padres National Forest

  • Camp Type: Wilderness Trail Camp
  • Topo Map Link: Bald Mountain
  • Elevation: 1608 feet
  • Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
  • County: Santa Barbara County
  • Ranger District: Santa Lucia Ranger District
  • Longitude: -119.887979
  • Latitude: 34.82991163
  • Water Sources: The camp is just above the seasonal Sisquoc River
  • Length of Stay: 14 Days
  • Reservations: Wilderness Trail Camp

Recent Water Reports:

Date Surveyor Water Report
10-13-2024Paul MuhlTrickle
04-30-2023Matt Inman - Ojai Valley SchoolFlowing
02-20-2022Silvio GFlowing
02-04-2022Stephen SFlowing
03-21-2021Jeremy KFlowing
03-21-2021SoniaFlowing
12-31-2020Shaddus Maximus Dry
12-11-2020Steve CypherDry
05-16-2020Addison Jerlow Flowing
01-01-2020Shaddus Maximus Flowing
11-25-2019Paul CronshawDry
03-29-2019M SchlessFlowing
05-16-2018IGTOFTFlowing
04-22-2018Matt Inman-Ojai Valley SchoolFlowing
01-13-2018Los Padres Forest AssociationFlowing
10-04-2017Anonymous SurveyorDry
04-01-2016Katie MendenhallFlowing
05-07-2015James WapotichTrickle

Description:

Miller Camp, aka Miller Canyon Base, is located along the Sisquoc River Trail in the San Rafael Wilderness.  The camp is off the north side of the trail set in a clump of oaks and sycamore trees.  There is an old corral at camp along with some old human remnants from when a road ran up to this camp.  The camp doesn't see a whole lot of visitors, this part of the forest is pretty remote and not frequently visited.  The camp is along the somewhat popular Lower Sisquoc Loop, which starts from the NIRA trailhead.

Recent Uploads:

Survey Photos:


  • Katie Mendenhall - 04-01-2016

  • Los Padres Forest Association - 01-13-2018

  • Los Padres Forest Association - 01-13-2018
    Note the hazard oaks scattered about.

  • Los Padres Forest Association - 01-13-2018
    Tamarisk at camp, all about 12-18" tall.

  • Paul Cronshaw - 11-25-2019
    Campsite table

  • Paul Cronshaw - 11-25-2019
    Old horse corral

  • Paul Cronshaw - 11-25-2019
    One of many downed oaks in the area

  • Paul Cronshaw - 11-25-2019
    Sisquoc River at Miller

  • Addison Jerlow - 05-16-2020
    sign

  • Addison Jerlow - 05-16-2020
    main camp

  • Sonia - 03-21-2021

Submitted Camp Reports

Miller Camp Survey - 10-13-2024 - by Paul Muhl
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 10-13-2024
Surveyor Name:Paul Muhl
Camp Description:This is a big patch of grass that's honestly unattractive to me as an overnight location but might be great if you have a very large group and need lots of space.
Water Source:Trickle
Water Source Details:You could get drinking water at either crossing, before or after camp
Weather Conditions:Sunny and warm
Miller Camp Survey - 04-30-2023 - by Matt Inman - Ojai Valley School
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 04-30-2023
Surveyor Name:Matt Inman - Ojai Valley School
Camp Description:Huge camp that is perfect for stock.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Miller Camp Survey - 02-20-2022 - by Silvio G
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 02-20-2022
Surveyor Name:Silvio G
Camp Description:Very large camp with numerous places to pitch a tent.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Good cool water
Weather Conditions:Sunny and pleasant
Miller Camp Survey - 02-04-2022 - by Stephen S
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 02-04-2022
Surveyor Name:Stephen S
Camp Description:
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Miller Camp Survey - 03-21-2021 - by Jeremy K
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 03-21-2021
Surveyor Name:Jeremy K
Camp Description:This camp is very overgrown.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Good Water Flow
Weather Conditions:
Miller Camp Survey - 03-21-2021 - by Sonia
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 03-21-2021
Surveyor Name:Sonia
Camp Description:Miller camp was filled with beauitful tall green grass, broken down table and metal tank.  Not super inviting.  Water tough to get to from camp, but easy just a bit up the trail.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Miller Camp Survey - 12-31-2020 - by Shaddus Maximus
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 12-31-2020
Surveyor Name:Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Miller Camp Survey - 12-11-2020 - by Steve Cypher
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 12-11-2020
Surveyor Name:Steve Cypher
Camp Description:
Water Source:Dry
Water Source Details:So dry!
Weather Conditions:
Miller Camp Survey - 05-16-2020 - by Addison Jerlow
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 05-16-2020
Surveyor Name:Addison Jerlow
Camp Description:pretty overgrown with grass at present
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:a little ways to water from camp
Weather Conditions:
Images:

sign

main camp
Miller Camp Survey - 01-01-2020 - by Shaddus Maximus
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 01-01-2020
Surveyor Name:Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Miller Camp Survey - 11-25-2019 - by Paul Cronshaw
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 11-25-2019
Surveyor Name:Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:This campsite has not seen activity in some time. There is no water in the Sisquoc River at this site.  The old table is on the ground but it is still functional. There are a number of downed oaks in the area.
Water Source:Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:70s and Sunny
Images:

Campsite table

Old horse corral


One of many downed oaks in the area

Sisquoc River at Miller
Miller Camp Survey - 03-29-2019 - by M Schless
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 03-29-2019
Surveyor Name:M Schless
Camp Description:
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Plenty of water in the Sisquoc!
Weather Conditions:
Miller Camp Survey - 05-16-2018 - by IGTOFT
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 05-16-2018
Surveyor Name:IGTOFT
Camp Description:I used to not care for the vibe of this camp. This trip it looked very inviting and I was sorry I could not stay the night.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:70s / 40s
Miller Camp Survey - 04-22-2018 - by Matt Inman-Ojai Valley School
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 04-22-2018
Surveyor Name:Matt Inman-Ojai Valley School
Camp Description: Nice camp...great spot to graze a horse if you are packing.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Plenty of water due to late season rains.
Weather Conditions:
Miller Camp Survey - 01-13-2018 - by Los Padres Forest Association
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 01-13-2018
Surveyor Name:Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:Miller has some hazard trees to watch out for around camp and TONS of small tamarisk in the creek.
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Water flowing through camp but losing steam. It eventually dried up about a mile below Miller.
Weather Conditions:
Images:


Note the hazard oaks scattered about.


Tamarisk at camp, all about 12-18" tall.
Miller Camp Survey - 10-04-2017 - by Anonymous Surveyor
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 10-04-2017
Surveyor Name:Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:Campsite is pretty exposed, lots of sun.  It looks like a tree fell on the fence of the horse corral.  No good water for at least a mile or more downstream of Miller, we did not make it all the way to Mormon Camp though.  Abel Camp upstream was better: more shade and flowing water. 10/4/2017.
Water Source:Dry
Water Source Details:one stagnant pool dried to mud in the afternoon
Weather Conditions:
Miller Camp Survey - 04-01-2016 - by Katie Mendenhall
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 04-01-2016
Surveyor Name:Katie Mendenhall
Camp Description:Camp is very overgrown with tall grass. Beautiful spot with fantastic oak trees, old table & fire pit (same condition as previous survey).
Water Source:Flowing
Water Source Details:Sisquoc River had lots of water.
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Miller Camp Survey - 05-07-2015 - by James Wapotich
Link: Miller Camp
Date: 05-07-2015
Surveyor Name:James Wapotich
Camp Description:The camp is shaded, and has an improvised bend/low table made out of what's left of the picnic table. There is also a nearby corral. 
Water Source:Trickle
Water Source Details:There currently is water at Miller. Similar to Water Canyon the water slow moving passing across long flats, but there is good water where it is moving more quickly
Weather Conditions:

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