Spruce Creek Camp North Los Padres National Forest

Submitted Camp Reports

Spruce Creek Camp Survey - 09-24-2023 - by Laura Clay

Link:	Spruce Creek Camp
Date:	09-24-2023
Surveyor Name:	Laura Clay
Camp Description:	Hiked through, 1 tent spot by creek and another larger area further towards Hwy 1
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Creek is still rushing, tons of water
Weather Conditions:

Spruce Creek Camp Survey - 11-24-2022 - by Addison Jerlow

Link:	Spruce Creek Camp
Date:	11-24-2022
Surveyor Name:	Addison Jerlow
Camp Description:	Good flow in both creeks.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	low 70s, upper 40s

Spruce Creek Camp Survey - 07-18-2022 - by Paul Shackelford

Link:	Spruce Creek Camp
Date:	07-18-2022
Surveyor Name:	Paul Shackelford
Camp Description:	We hiked up to Estrella but decided to camp at Spruce because it had more water and less bugs.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Clear and Mid 70's

Spruce Creek Camp Survey - 02-20-2022 - by Davide Bisi

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

Spruce Creek Camp Survey - 11-11-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

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

Spruce Creek Camp Survey - 07-02-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Spruce Creek Camp
Date:	07-02-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Smaller camp 2-3 sites
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Enough to be loud
Weather Conditions:

Spruce Creek Camp Survey - 06-19-2021 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Spruce Creek Camp
Date:	06-19-2021
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Plenty of water to get in an soak.
Weather Conditions:

Spruce Creek Camp Survey - 04-29-2021 - by Tim K

Link:	Spruce Creek Camp
Date:	04-29-2021
Surveyor Name:	Tim K
Camp Description:	We only passed through, but this looked like a great site for a "quick" hike. It's a pretty brutal climb to get there, initially, but the trail isn't exposed in many places, and the site itself is really lovely. Across the site you could probably fit three tents, more if you're a big group and willing to squeeze. Two tables.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Lots of water! Deep pools, strong flow, inviting enough you want to jump in it!
Weather Conditions:	Mild

Spruce Creek Camp Survey - 03-26-2021 - by Philip D Dracht

Link:	Spruce Creek Camp
Date:	03-26-2021
Surveyor Name:	Philip D Dracht
Camp Description:	Camp was reasonably busy on a Thursday and Friday evening.  Lots of day hikers/trail runners/other backpackers going through.  And then Friday evening some campers showed up at 11 p.m. and started setting up their tent -- right next to where we were camping!  Of course shining their headlamps at our tent. Nice spot other than the traffic, lol, we had a great time exploring and bouldering.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Easily crossible
Weather Conditions:

Spruce Creek Camp Survey - 03-05-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Spruce Creek Camp
Date:	03-05-2019
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:	Recently had to be rescued by Cal Fire at spruce creek due to rapidly raising water level. When we crossed the water was at ankle to knee high. The next day it rained about an inch and the water level rose 4 feet making the cross back unsafe. Before you commit to crossing make sure the weather does not call for rain or you will be unable to get across safely. There is no cell phone service out there so plan accordingly.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	With the recent rains the creek is flowing very rapidly
Weather Conditions:
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Spruce Creek Camp Survey - 08-24-2018 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Spruce Creek Camp
Date:	08-24-2018
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Spruce Creek Camp Survey - 03-31-2018 - by topbuttoned

Link:	Spruce Creek Camp
Date:	03-31-2018
Surveyor Name:	topbuttoned
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	healthy flowing water
Weather Conditions:

Spruce Creek Camp Survey - 10-21-2017 - by Nate

Link:	Spruce Creek Camp
Date:	10-21-2017
Surveyor Name:	Nate
Camp Description:	Nice camp, but a little small and crouded for my taste. There were a ton of day hikers passing through, but it is a really nice camp
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	lots of clean, clear water
Weather Conditions:	sunny 65

Spruce Creek Camp Survey - 07-29-2016 - by Daniel

Link:	Spruce Creek Camp
Date:	07-29-2016
Surveyor Name:	Daniel
Camp Description:	Stayed two nights at Spruce Creek Camp. Saw lots of day hikers, dogs, etc.  Water was flowing, both sites had picnic tables and were easy to camp at.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Beautiful, lots of water, deep pools
Weather Conditions:	70-80 during the peak of day, mid-50's at night

Spruce Creek Camp Survey - 12-20-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Spruce Creek Camp
Date:	12-20-2014
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

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