Sycamore Camp South Los Padres National Forest

• Camp Type: Wilderness Trail Camp
• Topo Map Link: Hurricane Deck
• Elevation: 2000 feet
• Wilderness Area: San Rafael
• County: Santa Barbara County
• Ranger District: Santa Lucia Ranger District
• Longitude: -119.8053554
• Latitude: 34.80807266
• Water Sources: Water is available from Sisquoc River.
• Length of Stay: 14 Days
• Reservations: Wilderness Trail Camp

Recent Water Reports:

Date	Surveyor	Water Report
12-17-2024	Will	Flowing
06-16-2024	Paul Muhl	Flowing
05-29-2024	Jeremy K	Flowing
04-24-2023	Matt Inman - Ojai Valley School	Flowing
04-08-2023	Dave Billybob	Flowing
02-19-2022	Silvio G	Flowing
02-04-2022	Stephen S	Flowing
11-22-2021	Shaddus Maximus	Dry
03-28-2021	Jared Pulley	Flowing
03-22-2021	Sonia	Flowing
03-19-2021	Jeremy K	Flowing
01-17-2021	Greg	Flowing
01-11-2021	Easy-A	Flowing
12-31-2020	Shaddus Maximus	Flowing
12-12-2020	Steve Cypher	Flowing
05-15-2020	Mary Fahning	Flowing
12-31-2019	Shaddus Maximus	Flowing
11-30-2019	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing
05-16-2018	IGTOFT	Flowing
04-23-2018	Matt Inman-Ojai Valley Shool	Flowing
03-27-2018	Andrew Toborowski	Flowing
01-13-2018	Los Padres Forest Association	Flowing
10-04-2017	Anonymous Surveyor	Flowing
05-23-2017	Ryan Cheney	Flowing
04-22-2017	Mike Maki	Flowing
05-03-2016	Los Padres Forest Association	Flowing
04-01-2016	Katie Mendenhall	Flowing
05-07-2015	James Wapotich	Stagnant
12-20-2014	Los Padres Forest Association	Flowing
11-25-2014	Paul "The Beeman" Cronshaw	Dry

Photo By: Paul Cronshaw - Website Link

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Description:

The original camp was located under a large sycamore tree behind the barn on the Ed Montgomery's homestead. This was the end of the wagon road up the river some 35 miles from Santa Maria. The sycamore tree died and the camp was on private property so it was moved up stream under some oak trees.
At the old homestead there is just a pile of rocks that remains of the chimney. It is at this point that the Jackson Trail 27W05 starts. It climbs to Montgomery Potrero where Josiah Montgomery, Ed's father, had his homestead.

 

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Photo By: Paul Cronshaw - Website Link

Survey Photos:

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  Los Padres Forest Association - 05-03-2016
  
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  Mike Maki - 04-22-2017
  Register and camp sign
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  Mike Maki - 04-22-2017
  Sycamore Camp
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  Los Padres Forest Association - 01-13-2018
  
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  Los Padres Forest Association - 01-13-2018
  
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  Los Padres Forest Association - 01-13-2018
  
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  Andrew Toborowski - 03-27-2018
  
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  Andrew Toborowski - 03-27-2018
  
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  Andrew Toborowski - 03-27-2018
  
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  Andrew Toborowski - 03-27-2018
  
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  Andrew Toborowski - 03-27-2018
  
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  Andrew Toborowski - 03-27-2018
  
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  Mary Fahning - 05-15-2020
  Register
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  Paul Muhl - 06-16-2024
  Crossing, a couple miles upstream from camp.

Submitted Camp Reports

Sycamore Camp Survey - 12-17-2024 - by Will

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	12-17-2024
Surveyor Name:	Will
Camp Description:	Trail was well marked with Cairns and streamers at every creak crossing between Sycamore and South Fork.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Plenty of water in river next to camp.
Weather Conditions:	Mid 70s and sunny.

Sycamore Camp Survey - 06-16-2024 - by Paul Muhl

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	06-16-2024
Surveyor Name:	Paul Muhl
Camp Description:	This is a beautiful camp with lots of room and a nice (but small) picnic table along the river. I didn't stay overnight but would have if my itinerary had allowed it.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Waist deep cool water
Weather Conditions:	Hot, sunny, dry
Images:	Crossing, a couple miles upstream from camp.

Sycamore Camp Survey - 05-29-2024 - by Jeremy K

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	05-29-2024
Surveyor Name:	Jeremy K
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Sycamore Camp Survey - 04-24-2023 - by Matt Inman - Ojai Valley School

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	04-24-2023
Surveyor Name:	Matt Inman - Ojai Valley School
Camp Description:	Love this camp. It gets a little more traffic than some, but it is a great place.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Sycamore Camp Survey - 04-08-2023 - by Dave Billybob

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	04-08-2023
Surveyor Name:	Dave Billybob
Camp Description:	Ran into Joko Widodo at camp!
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	River crossing between Jackson Trail and Sycamore Camp was between knee to waste high in most places. Trekking poles recommended.
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Sycamore Camp Survey - 02-19-2022 - by Silvio G

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	02-19-2022
Surveyor Name:	Silvio G
Camp Description:	The grass is quite tall in camp and some branches of the oak tree in the middle of camp have fallen around the picnic table, but not on it.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water is cool and flowing well.
Weather Conditions:	Sunny and pleasant

Sycamore Camp Survey - 02-04-2022 - by Stephen S

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	02-04-2022
Surveyor Name:	Stephen S
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Sycamore Camp Survey - 11-22-2021 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	11-22-2021
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Closest water source are stagnant pools in the Sisquoc a few miles up canyon near Forrester's Leap.
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Sycamore Camp Survey - 03-28-2021 - by Jared Pulley

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	03-28-2021
Surveyor Name:	Jared Pulley
Camp Description:	Campsite is in great condition, solid water flow at this section of the Sisquoc River. Plenty of room for hammocks and tents. The register is in great condition and being aptly used by travelers, same goes for the throne. Stayed here as part of the lower Sisquoc River loop. The Jackson trail leaves from camp itself and was a tad overgrown at the junction, however the tread remains evident in the higher foothills above the camp. Incredible location and immense beauty, saw a mallard duck in the evening hours.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good Flow
Weather Conditions:	Clear / Warm - Cool at night

Sycamore Camp Survey - 03-22-2021 - by Sonia

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	03-22-2021
Surveyor Name:	Sonia
Camp Description:	A couple of great campsites, one with a table.  Pit toilet in good condition.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Sycamore Camp Survey - 03-19-2021 - by Jeremy K

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	03-19-2021
Surveyor Name:	Jeremy K
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good Water Flow
Weather Conditions:

Sycamore Camp Survey - 01-17-2021 - by Greg

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	01-17-2021
Surveyor Name:	Greg
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	good flow.
Weather Conditions:

Sycamore Camp Survey - 01-11-2021 - by Easy-A

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	01-11-2021
Surveyor Name:	Easy-A
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow and refreshing
Weather Conditions:

Sycamore Camp Survey - 12-31-2020 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	12-31-2020
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Sycamore Camp Survey - 12-12-2020 - by Steve Cypher

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	12-12-2020
Surveyor Name:	Steve Cypher
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Dry at camp but flowing well at crossing upstream.
Weather Conditions:

Sycamore Camp Survey - 05-15-2020 - by Mary Fahning

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	05-15-2020
Surveyor Name:	Mary Fahning
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flow
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Register

Sycamore Camp Survey - 12-31-2019 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	12-31-2019
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Sycamore Camp Survey - 11-30-2019 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	11-30-2019
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	According to the register, a party of 12 hikers from Midland School was the last group to stay at this campsite on 11/1/19.   I repositioned the damaged privacy fence and redug the toilet to extend its life for the next season. I added 20 more pages to the register. It needs to have a new binder for the extensive pages that record sign ins from 2009.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good flowing water up to a foot deep in places.
Weather Conditions:	70s and Sunny

Sycamore Camp Survey - 05-16-2018 - by IGTOFT

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	05-16-2018
Surveyor Name:	IGTOFT
Camp Description:	Favorie camp on the Sisquoc. Recent trail work from here to Cliff.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Sycamore Camp Survey - 04-23-2018 - by Matt Inman-Ojai Valley Shool

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	04-23-2018
Surveyor Name:	Matt Inman-Ojai Valley Shool
Camp Description:	Big camp with multiple sites, new and old toilets, etc. Trail in this area has seen recent work by the LPFA and is in very good shape...smooth sailing.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Plenty of water here.
Weather Conditions:

Sycamore Camp Survey - 03-27-2018 - by Andrew Toborowski

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	03-27-2018
Surveyor Name:	Andrew Toborowski
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Sunny. 74F Day / 40F Night
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Sycamore Camp Survey - 01-13-2018 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	01-13-2018
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Sycamore Camp Home of the most ridiculously stupid toilet placement ever, right in camp.  Camp was clean, water flowing good, not very green for January. Upcoming LPFA Working Vacation will help some of this......
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	River was flowing really nice.
Weather Conditions:
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Sycamore Camp Survey - 10-04-2017 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	10-04-2017
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Low flow near camp. Wet upstream of Sycamore, but goes dry just downstream.
Weather Conditions:

Sycamore Camp Survey - 05-23-2017 - by Ryan Cheney

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	05-23-2017
Surveyor Name:	Ryan Cheney
Camp Description:	Camp is in disrepair. Lots of trash left by horse campers. Privy is collapsing and totally full. Almost no tent pads as the camp is being taken over by grasses and foxtails.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Siscouq Flowing Well.
Weather Conditions:

Sycamore Camp Survey - 04-22-2017 - by Mike Maki

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	04-22-2017
Surveyor Name:	Mike Maki
Camp Description:	Second night of solo four day Condor Trail section hike. Table is in good shape. Register is present. Great reading of some of the postings in the register. Latrine is pretty much full. Very little trash around. Grass is high. Quiet night.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Can't cross the Sisquoc here without getting your feet wet
Weather Conditions:	Clear and warm for April
Images:	Register and camp sign Sycamore Camp

Sycamore Camp Survey - 05-03-2016 - by Los Padres Forest Association

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	05-03-2016
Surveyor Name:	Los Padres Forest Association
Camp Description:	Sycamore Camp is mostly brome grass.  Water on the Sisquoc goes under ground after camp.  We went up the trail out of the back of camp to get to water.  I don't know how long the water will last, it is lower than I have seen it before, but I have never been there this late in the season. The tamarisk bush is back in the creek at the bottom of the trail & needs to be dug out & poisoned. The corral needs fixing, some smooth wire & T post clips would do it.  Fencing pliers are needed to tighten the wires. Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
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Sycamore Camp Survey - 04-01-2016 - by Katie Mendenhall

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	04-01-2016
Surveyor Name:	Katie Mendenhall
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Sisquoc River had lots of water
Weather Conditions:

Sycamore Camp Survey - 05-07-2015 - by James Wapotich

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	05-07-2015
Surveyor Name:	James Wapotich
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	No good water right at Sycamore Camp, standing, unappealing pools. Decent water in the crossing below camp, just before the flat where the Montgomery homestead is looking. Also good water in the Sisquoc the crossing after next upstream from camp
Weather Conditions:

Sycamore Camp Survey - 12-20-2014 - by Los Padres Forest Association

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

Sycamore Camp Survey - 11-25-2014 - by Paul "The Beeman" Cronshaw

Link:	Sycamore Camp
Date:	11-25-2014
Surveyor Name:	Paul "The Beeman" Cronshaw
Camp Description:	This camp is a favorite for backpackers hiking the Sisquoc River Loop. It is located under the shade of several large oaks. The main camp has one large rock fire ring, one table, one fire shovel, one McCleod and toilet in need of repair.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Sunny, Mid 70s

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