Happy Hunting Ground Camp South Los Padres National Forest

Submitted Camp Reports

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 11-07-2025 - by Brian Lucido

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	11-07-2025
Surveyor Name:	Brian Lucido
Camp Description:	Some small pools of water; enough to live on.
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 06-21-2025 - by NoTimbz

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	06-21-2025
Surveyor Name:	NoTimbz
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	No water
Weather Conditions:	Very Hot and Dry

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 05-04-2025 - by Luna

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	05-04-2025
Surveyor Name:	Luna
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	trickle at camp, but better flow a few hundred feet upstream
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 01-17-2025 - by Paul Muhl

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	01-17-2025
Surveyor Name:	Paul Muhl
Camp Description:	Camp looks great after the clean up!
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	Basically dry with a few small stagnant pools
Weather Conditions:	Warm midday, cold night

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 12-27-2024 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	12-27-2024
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	Stagnant but filterable water in potholes as you enter the campsite from above.
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 05-29-2024 - by Jeremy K

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	05-29-2024
Surveyor Name:	Jeremy K
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 06-03-2023 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	06-03-2023
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 05-06-2023 - by Dave Billybob

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	05-06-2023
Surveyor Name:	Dave Billybob
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 05-28-2022 - by James Wapotich

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	05-28-2022
Surveyor Name:	James Wapotich
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 05-07-2022 - by K&S

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	05-07-2022
Surveyor Name:	K&S
Camp Description:	There is a fairly large stagnant pool below camp, and more water about 50 yards towards White Ledge next to the trail.     White Ledge water is much more inviting today.
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	Fairly large stagnant pool, sufficient for filtering in a pinch if you had to
Weather Conditions:	Sunny, clear, over 80 degrees

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 04-23-2022 - by Ojai Valley School Lower Campus

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	04-23-2022
Surveyor Name:	Ojai Valley School Lower Campus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	Small camp right on the trail with scarce water.
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 04-08-2022 - by wsizoo

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	04-08-2022
Surveyor Name:	wsizoo
Camp Description:	The camp is in good condition, there's a shovel and a bucket. Weather was warm, and the oak tree provided shade in the morning. There were many birds about, and lots of toads hopping around at night.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	trickle out of the pool below the camp, however there is more stagnant water in the pools above depending on your tastes
Weather Conditions:	51-92

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 06-08-2021 - by Reasner

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	06-08-2021
Surveyor Name:	Reasner
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	Dry
Weather Conditions:	75 with breeze
Images:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 04-24-2021 - by Gary Milliken

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	04-24-2021
Surveyor Name:	Gary Milliken
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	The water was not flowing but I filtered it and it was good.
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 04-03-2021 - by Quentin Williams

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	04-03-2021
Surveyor Name:	Quentin Williams
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Not sure how long this will last.
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 03-20-2021 - by Jeremy K

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	03-20-2021
Surveyor Name:	Jeremy K
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good Water Flow
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 01-04-2021 - by John Doe

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	01-04-2021
Surveyor Name:	John Doe
Camp Description:	Bucket available
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	Moist spots and a murky pool but nothing useable at camp proper. Larger pool of greenish standing water at crossing a few hundred feet south.
Weather Conditions:	Warm and dry during the daytime

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 12-03-2020 - by John Borstelmann

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	12-03-2020
Surveyor Name:	John Borstelmann
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	One stagnant pool not far from the campsite
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 11-21-2020 - by Stephen S

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	11-21-2020
Surveyor Name:	Stephen S
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 07-28-2020 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	07-28-2020
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Campsite in good condition.  The aluminum bucket will be useful when there is water.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	90s and Sunny

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 05-17-2020 - by Addison Jerlow

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	05-17-2020
Surveyor Name:	Addison Jerlow
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	low flow with scoopable pools in creek. best to get water at white ledge
Weather Conditions:
Images:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 04-26-2020 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	04-26-2020
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 01-19-2020 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	01-19-2020
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Good clear pools of water all around camp!
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 11-09-2019 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	11-09-2019
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Campsite has a couple oak trees that are providing shade.  There is a shovel and water pale.  Two ice can stoves proved a make-shift table.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	70s and Sunny
Images:	Happy Hunting Ground Campsite

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 09-30-2019 - by MSchless

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	09-30-2019
Surveyor Name:	MSchless
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 05-23-2019 - by Thomas Meissner

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	05-23-2019
Surveyor Name:	Thomas Meissner
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 05-11-2019 - by Anonymous Surveyor

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	05-11-2019
Surveyor Name:	Anonymous Surveyor
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Solid trickle
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 12-30-2018 - by Erin Carroll

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	12-30-2018
Surveyor Name:	Erin Carroll
Camp Description:	Nice campsite, but not as nice as White Ledge.  Water is flowing slowly in the creek. Overnight temps were in the high 20's. It was so cold my phone stopped working, so no photos!
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	water is flowing, but very slowly. Ice is forming in creek in various locations.
Weather Conditions:	F'ing Cold!

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 11-17-2018 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	11-17-2018
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Campsite in good condition.  Toilet paper bundle is located under aluminum bucket.Â
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	70s and Sunny

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 05-27-2018 - by Troop 4

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	05-27-2018
Surveyor Name:	Troop 4
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 02-25-2018 - by Bastien

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	02-25-2018
Surveyor Name:	Bastien
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 02-12-2018 - by Dan S

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	02-12-2018
Surveyor Name:	Dan S
Camp Description:	Dry as a bone. There are trickles a mile or two on either side to/from the Narrows or towards White Ledge, but I wouldn't depend on these...plan to dry camp here unless more rain comes
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	70s sunny

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 06-10-2017 - by Paul Cronshaw

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	06-10-2017
Surveyor Name:	Paul Cronshaw
Camp Description:	Hiked through the camp on a day hike to South Fork. There is a coffee can with toilet paper that has been mauled by a bear.  The fire ring has been repaired and there is a pan and bucket available for use.
Water Source:	Stagnant
Water Source Details:	Standing water is located in a few pools above and below the camp.
Weather Conditions:
Images:	Stagnant pool below the camp.

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 05-23-2017 - by Ryan Cheney

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	05-23-2017
Surveyor Name:	Ryan Cheney
Camp Description:	Camp in decent shape. Creek behind had a slow flow with lots of algae.
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:	Weak trickle.
Weather Conditions:	100 sunny

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 04-07-2017 - by Caz

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	04-07-2017
Surveyor Name:	Caz
Camp Description:	this site is coming back, still badly burned from 2007 Zaca Dire
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	water was OK; need to filter though
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 01-01-2017 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	01-01-2017
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 03-13-2016 - by CJ

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	03-13-2016
Surveyor Name:	CJ
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Flowing
Water Source Details:	Stream consistent at 4"-6" depth, 24 hours after 0.5" rain.
Weather Conditions:

Happy Hunting Ground Camp Survey - 01-01-2016 - by Shaddus Maximus

Link:	Happy Hunting Ground Camp
Date:	01-01-2016
Surveyor Name:	Shaddus Maximus
Camp Description:
Water Source:	Trickle
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:

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