Upper Blue Canyon Camp South Los Padres National Forest

• Camp Type: Trail Camp
• Topo Map Link: Carpinteria
• Elevation: 1878 feet
• Wilderness Area: Non Wilderness Area
• County: Santa Barbara County
• Ranger District: Santa Barbara Ranger District
• Longitude: -119.572787
• Latitude: 34.48707934
• Water Sources: Blue Canyon Creek flows just below camp. Water can be expected seasonally, often drying up from the end of summer into late fall.
• Length of Stay: 14 Days
• Reservations: Trail Camp

Recent Water Reports:

Date	Surveyor	Water Report
12-30-2022	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing
06-24-2022	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing
02-21-2022	Harrison Paradise	Flowing
01-02-2022	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing
07-25-2021	James Wapotich	Stagnant
04-11-2021	James Wapotich	Flowing
07-01-2020	Martina G	Flowing
05-03-2020	Shaddus Maximus	Flowing
01-12-2020	James Wapotich	Flowing
08-18-2019	Jonathan Rocque	Flowing
11-10-2018	Paul Cronshaw	Dry
10-13-2018	Jonathan Rocque	Trickle
01-08-2017	Joshua Isaac	Flowing
05-10-2016	Dan	Flowing
02-13-2016	Shaddus Maximus	Flowing
03-14-2015	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing
02-15-2015	Paul Cronshaw	Flowing

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Description:

Upper Blue Canyon Camp is located along the Blue Canyon Trail, about 1.3 miles from its junction with Romero Camuesa Road.  Water can be found most of the year but if you are visiting the camp in the summer of early fall, plan on not finding any water.  The camp is small and right on trail, containing a picnic table and fire ring. You wouldn't want to share the camp with other people but thankfully, the odds of finding someone else at this camp are slim.

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Survey Photos:

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  Paul Cronshaw - 02-15-2015
  Campsite
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  Paul Cronshaw - 03-14-2015
  
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  Jonathan Rocque - 10-13-2018
  Water trickle
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  Paul Cronshaw - 11-10-2018
  Upper Blue Canyon Camp
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  Jonathan Rocque - 08-18-2019
  Water flow
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  Jonathan Rocque - 08-18-2019
  Trail to camp after the creek
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  Jonathan Rocque - 08-18-2019
  
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  Shaddus Maximus - 05-03-2020
  Reformatted fire ring, thanks to the Beeman.
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  Paul Cronshaw - 01-02-2022
  Campsite
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  Paul Cronshaw - 01-02-2022
  Fire pit
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  Paul Cronshaw - 06-24-2022
  Campsite
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  Paul Cronshaw - 06-24-2022
  Flowing water in creek
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  Paul Cronshaw - 06-24-2022
  One of a few pools in BC creek at crossing to campsite
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  Paul Cronshaw - 12-30-2022
  Campsite
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  Paul Cronshaw - 12-30-2022
  Blue Canyon Creek at crossing before camp.
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  Paul Cronshaw - 12-30-2022
  Cleaned Fire pit

Submitted Camp Reports

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 12-30-2022 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	12-30-2022
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Camp Maintenance: Cleared leaves around fire pit, dug out fire pit and buried old ashes.  Tested a Gossamer Gear tarp in rain.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing with small pools, 6 feet wide and 6" deep.
Weather Conditions:	Low 40s night temps and mid 50s during day. Showers
Images:	Campsite Blue Canyon Creek at crossing before camp. Cleaned Fire pit

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 06-24-2022 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	06-24-2022
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Campsite is in good condition. The only water supply currently in the Blue Canyon Creek at this time of the year,
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Flowing with small pools
Weather Conditions:	Upper 80s and Sunny with some wind
Images:	Campsite Flowing water in creek One of a few pools in BC creek at crossing to campsite

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 02-21-2022 - by Harrison Paradise

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	02-21-2022
Surveyor Name:	Harrison Paradise
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 01-02-2022 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	01-02-2022
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Stayed at camp to perform maintenance. Cleaned fire pit and removed grass around firepit.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Nice flow after recent rains
Weather Conditions:	Sunny with day temps in 50s and night temps in 30s
Images:	Campsite Fire pit

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 07-25-2021 - by James Wapotich

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	07-25-2021
Surveyor Name:	James Wapotich
Camp Description:	There a several small standing pools near camp. The one closest to the confluence with the side creek east of the camp does have clear water in it, but no flow, so water is seeping into it, However, it is not enough to support camping there, and who can say how long it will last and in what condition. There is no water in the side creek east of camp.
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 04-11-2021 - by James Wapotich

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	04-11-2021
Surveyor Name:	James Wapotich
Camp Description:	Good water in Blue Canyon, both at Upper Blue Canyon and Blue Canyon Camps, as well as still some water at Cottam.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 07-01-2020 - by Martina G

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	07-01-2020
Surveyor Name:	Martina G
Camp Description:	camp in very good shape
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	still a good flow
Weather Conditions:

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 05-03-2020 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	05-03-2020
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Given the volume of water in the creek, should have good flow for the next couple of months.
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Reformatted fire ring, thanks to the Beeman.

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 01-12-2020 - by James Wapotich

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	01-12-2020
Surveyor Name:	James Wapotich
Camp Description:	Good flow along the creek from the junction with N. Romero Trail to the camp. Picnic table at the camp is in excellent shape.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 08-18-2019 - by Jonathan Rocque

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	08-18-2019
Surveyor Name:	Jonathan Rocque
Camp Description:	Water is flowing in the creek.  The stream flow is a couple inches deep and deeper in some pools.   Camp is overgrown with poison oak and lots of poky ground cover.  We stayed the night and pitched our tent pretty much in the trail.   The trail from Blue Canyon Camp to Upper Blue Canyon Camp is very rough and difficult to find in areas.  Right now the best bet may be to follow the creek up the canyon since the water levels aren't high. All that said, it was beautiful in the canyon and we did't see anyone else out there.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Water is flowing gently through the creek
Weather Conditions:	73 degrees and comfortable at night
Images:	Water flow Trail to camp after the creek

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 11-10-2018 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	11-10-2018
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	A very shady, small campsite with table, fire pit and shovel. The fire pit has two grills and needs to be rebuilt. The campsite needs some brushing and site clearing of the dead weeds. Â
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	70s and Sunny
Images:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 10-13-2018 - by Jonathan Rocque

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	10-13-2018
Surveyor Name:	Jonathan Rocque
Camp Description:	This camp is small with space for a few tents.  The hike in from Blue Canyon Camp is pretty rough with poison oak and a few places where the trail is easily lost due to debris slides and over growth.  There is a section of trail on the canyon wall which has a steep drop off and some pretty loose earth on the trail.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Water trickle in the creek below the campsite.
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Water trickle

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 01-08-2017 - by Joshua Isaac

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	01-08-2017
Surveyor Name:	Joshua Isaac
Camp Description:	Watch for ticks!
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Plenty of water
Weather Conditions:	Low 60s, rainy the day before

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 05-10-2016 - by Dan

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	05-10-2016
Surveyor Name:	Dan
Camp Description:	Surrounding trail is fairly overgrown and some tough sections for mountain biking.Â
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Ankle deep
Weather Conditions:

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 02-13-2016 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	02-13-2016
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 03-14-2015 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	03-14-2015
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Nice campsite for up to 3-4 tents.  Fire pit needs to be reconfigured.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Upper Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 02-15-2015 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Upper Blue Canyon Camp
Date:	02-15-2015
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Campsite has a small footprint for hikers.  There is one table and a firepit. I delivered a long handled shovel for cleaning the firepit. Fixed the tread on the eastern approach to the camp.
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Clear water, 1-2 feet in the pools
Weather Conditions:	Sunny and warm.
Images:	Campsite

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