Oak Camp South Los Padres National Forest

Submitted Camp Reports

Oak Camp Survey - 05-25-2024 - by Chris Houlberg - Scoutmaster Troop119

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	05-25-2024
Surveyor Name:	Chris Houlberg - Scoutmaster Troop119
Camp Description:	Crossed four creeks with water flowing in them on the way into camp.  Upon arriving we found the first two campsites in good, clean condition.  Unfortunately, the third and largest campsite firepit was in bad condition.  All the stones were piled up over the grill and pit area along with ash from many campfires.  We, Ventura Troop 119 and Santa Paula Troop 304 removed the stones, relocated all the ash away from the stream, the camp and the trail.  We then rebuilt the firepit and cleaned the grill (see photos).  Part of the rebuild was to place flat stones in strategic locations for frying pans and other cooking gear.  That third campsite is now in great shape.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flow rate is great. Lots of clean, clear water flowing past camp.
Weather Conditions:	Clear sky. Day temperature in 60s. Night temperature in 40s.
Images:	Firepit rebuild in progress Rebuilt firepit. How we left it.

Oak Camp Survey - 03-10-2024 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	03-10-2024
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	3 sites are in good condition. A shovel would be nice at the large firepit since it’s quite full. Several small creek crossings on the way to camp
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 11-26-2023 - by Bela B

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	11-26-2023
Surveyor Name:	Bela B
Camp Description:	Trail very overgrown below and above this camp, but the camp itself is in great shape. The creek is right next to camp, would be fairly easy to access.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Creek below the camp is flowing quite strongly.
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 01-07-2023 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	01-07-2023
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	The creek showed signs of being wet but no flow was observed. Flow upstream from camp. Access is down a very steep bank. Best to haul in water. Camp was in good condition
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 03-12-2022 - by Alejo Escriva

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	03-12-2022
Surveyor Name:	Alejo Escriva
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Small but beautiful stream and tasty stream
Weather Conditions:	Extremely windy and cold during the night.

Oak Camp Survey - 01-06-2022 - by 805gregg

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	01-06-2022
Surveyor Name:	805gregg
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Creek dry
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 08-03-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	08-03-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Upper site is dry, no water to be found along the trail
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 07-25-2021 - by Emily Maynard

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	07-25-2021
Surveyor Name:	Emily Maynard
Camp Description:	No water at the campsite creek or along the trail from Hwy. 33.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	85-95 degrees during day, 60 at night
Images:	Oak Camp

Oak Camp Survey - 05-16-2021 - by Troop 119

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	05-16-2021
Surveyor Name:	Troop 119
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow through upper camp, but dry in lower camp
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 04-09-2021 - by bardley

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	04-09-2021
Surveyor Name:	bardley
Camp Description:	haven’t been here for awhile but lazy knuckleheads burned the logs used for sitting for some indiscernible reason.  fire ring rocks now a jumble.  old ashes needs dispersing or burial.   and that’s only the first camp site.  didn’t want to disturb the other campsite occupants.  otherwise clean and tidy.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	flowing better in the morning vs afternoon
Weather Conditions:	70s breezy

Oak Camp Survey - 04-06-2021 - by Jet Blast

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	04-06-2021
Surveyor Name:	Jet Blast
Camp Description:	Camp was in excellent shape!
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow, great taste.
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 02-20-2021 - by Kara Hooper

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	02-20-2021
Surveyor Name:	Kara Hooper
Camp Description:	This camp is spacious and pristine.  No micro trash, beautiful coverage from Oaks.  Plenty of room to spread out if you are with a group.  ONly a short hike from trail head; just shy of two miles.  Puts you in great position if you want to continue on to Reyes Peak in the morning.  Though we were there on a weekend, and this site is near the trailhead, we did not see many folks using the trail, and no one else was at the camp.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	nicee steady flow from spring, which goes underground down from the campground area
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 11-24-2020 - by Dan Whelan

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	11-24-2020
Surveyor Name:	Dan Whelan
Camp Description:	At the upper end of the camp ground this is a small pool of water with a good flow into it to keep it from stagnating. Camp itself is in good shape. No trash.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Enough to obtain water for camping
Weather Conditions:	clear, low 60s

Oak Camp Survey - 09-01-2020 - by John Doe

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	09-01-2020
Surveyor Name:	John Doe
Camp Description:	Camp is in fine shape, good place for a breatherÂ
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Creek next to camp has dried up. Water is audible from around the intersection w/ the old mine roads, but at that point the trail has started climbing away from the creek. Would require bushwhacking, scrambling, or possibly digging.
Weather Conditions:	Sunny, windy, hot

Oak Camp Survey - 06-11-2020 - by Antonio Calderon

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	06-11-2020
Surveyor Name:	Antonio Calderon
Camp Description:	Camp is in fine shape with good water flow.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow with a decent size pool
Weather Conditions:	Mid 80s, sunny windy
Images:

Oak Camp Survey - 04-10-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	04-10-2020
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water flowing well just after rain
Weather Conditions:	mid 50's at best, cloudy, sprinkles, some occasional sun
Images:	Upper camp site kitchen View from other direction of upper camp site View from just approve camp

Oak Camp Survey - 04-04-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	04-04-2020
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	All 3 sites are in great conditionÂ
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Plenty of water
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 03-18-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	03-18-2020
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Stopped by here on the way to Chorro Grande camp. Oak camp seems to be in great condition. Water is currently flowing strong. Bits of snow around the campground.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing strong.
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Oak Camp Survey - 02-17-2020 - by Molly T.

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	02-17-2020
Surveyor Name:	Molly T.
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Sunny and warm
Images:	Steady flow Plenty of water to cool off in

Oak Camp Survey - 01-29-2020 - by Carol Day

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	01-29-2020
Surveyor Name:	Carol Day
Camp Description:	There are three sites, all clean and in good shape.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	clear and cool
Images:

Oak Camp Survey - 01-05-2020 - by MightyM

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	01-05-2020
Surveyor Name:	MightyM
Camp Description:	Camp is clean and in good shape.  Good water flow.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 07-20-2019 - by bardley

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	07-20-2019
Surveyor Name:	bardley
Camp Description:	who would have thought there'd be water in the height / heat of summer? moderators - oak camp does not appear on the list of camps in the ojai ranger district.  ?
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	surprise surprise surprise
Weather Conditions:	mid 80s

Oak Camp Survey - 05-19-2019 - by Troop 119

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	05-19-2019
Surveyor Name:	Troop 119
Camp Description:	Camp in good shape, No evidence of any recent wildfires impacting the camp.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 06-16-2018 - by Bardley

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	06-16-2018
Surveyor Name:	Bardley
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Flowing in the morning, trickle in the afternoon
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 05-17-2018 - by Dan Whelan

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	05-17-2018
Surveyor Name:	Dan Whelan
Camp Description:	Good flow all the way through camp.  Camp is in good shape. Someone left a hatchet behind.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 05-08-2018 - by Chris Houlberg

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	05-08-2018
Surveyor Name:	Chris Houlberg
Camp Description:	Camp is in good condition.  The fire pit in site #3 needs cleaning and rebuilding.  A fire pit in site #2 should be removed or relocated to site's wilderness stove location.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Moderate flow rate.
Weather Conditions:	Warm
Images:

Oak Camp Survey - 03-30-2018 - by Craig R. Carey

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	03-30-2018
Surveyor Name:	Craig R. Carey
Camp Description:	BSA Troop 111 (Ventura) stopped briefly at Oak Camp during their 17-mile training hike this past Good Friday. Camp was occupied by a party of 4, area was clean and water flowing.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Cool and sunny
Images:

Oak Camp Survey - 03-11-2018 - by Antonio Calderon

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	03-11-2018
Surveyor Name:	Antonio Calderon
Camp Description:	Very nice place to camp, hike to get here is well maintained and easy to follow. Good scenery all around.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water was flowing at campsite
Weather Conditions:	Cloudy .. drizzle ... low 60s
Images:

Oak Camp Survey - 10-19-2017 - by Murray Ruben

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	10-19-2017
Surveyor Name:	Murray Ruben
Camp Description:	Very pretty campsite with plenty of good, flat tent space and three fire rings/stoves alongside creek. Well worth the (relatively easy) hike in. Bring bug dope or veil as the flies were very pesky (but only at the campsite). Wear long leggings to protect against the brambles. Trail is passable, slightly overgrown, and not recommended for dogs as it is full of fox tails. Pay careful attention following trail as the undergrowth tended to disguise the trail at several stream crossings, none of which were well marked.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Everything is bone dry.
Weather Conditions:	Mid 70's and gusty wind 20mph.

Oak Camp Survey - 04-15-2017 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	04-15-2017
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	good amount of water flowing
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 03-30-2017 - by Dan Whelan

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	03-30-2017
Surveyor Name:	Dan Whelan
Camp Description:	Good water flow in the creek at camp.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	good flow past the entire camp
Weather Conditions:	cool and windy

Oak Camp Survey - 03-10-2017 - by Dan Whelan

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	03-10-2017
Surveyor Name:	Dan Whelan
Camp Description:	Camp is in good shape however a shovel is need to clean out the fire pits. Some has build and additional pit next to one pit instead of cleaning out the originalÂ
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Very low flow but flows by the entire camp
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 05-25-2016 - by Drew Smith

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	05-25-2016
Surveyor Name:	Drew Smith
Camp Description:	The flowers are fantastic in the recent burn area, 1/4 mile south of camp to trailhead. I counted 31 types.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	The flow is just upstream from the camp. Dry exactly next to camp.
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 04-22-2016 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	04-22-2016
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Ojai Ranger District project to work the trail within the recent fire perimeter.  They worked around the three fire rings to reduce the fire hazard, brushed and removed hazard limbs,  A little water at camp. Thanks Ranger Heidi and the volunteers for your help!Â
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Low at Upper Site
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 04-18-2015 - by Hike Los Padres

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	04-18-2015
Surveyor Name:	Hike Los Padres
Camp Description:	Camp was dry.  Have not seen any indication that there has been water at this camp in the past two years of the drought.  That being said there has been water located a short distance up the canyon in the swampy area.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 01-26-2015 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	01-26-2015
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	No water in camp but nice water about 1/2 mile above the camp.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Oak Camp Survey - 10-27-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Oak Camp
Date:	10-27-2014
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	The Ojai Ranger District organized a trail project to Oak Camp.  They cleared bits of the trail and cleaned up a few of the fire rings around camp.   There was not water to be found.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
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