Established Camping
Santa Rosa Island Campground — Channel Islands National Park
About
National Park Service
Channel Islands National Park
Overview
Tucked away in a canyon to protect visitors from strong northwest winds, Water Canyon Campground offers exceptional island views, access to spectacular hiking opportunities and a nearby white sand beach. Located 40 nautical miles from the Channel Islands National Park visitor center…
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Great Facilities, Remote, Clean
This is the perfect spot to get away from huge crowds while also having great facilities. This campground had running water spouts to fill up water, bathroom with flushable toilet and sink, and nice wind breaker walls.
great experience
We backpacked for 3 nights on santa rosa island. the boat ride was a little choppy but once we arrived the weather was fantastic. it was so isolated, not many people are allowed to camp per night and once you are there, you are stuck for a few days. it was amazing and peaceful, I would love to…
Isolated, pretty, and very windy.
If you like the feeling of having an entire island to yourself and don't mind hiking in a bit this is the trip for you. You access the island via boat. If you're packing for this trip you need to keep your hydration bladder and your camp stove fuel separate, the boat operators will make you unpack…
Location
Santa Rosa Island Campground — Channel Islands National Park is located in California
Directions
Boat transportation can be arranged with Island Packers from Ventura Harbor. Air transportation can be arranged with Channel Islands Aviation from Camarillo airport. To park headquarters in Ventura, California: Highway 101, exit Victoria or Seaward to Ventura Harbor.
Address
1901 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura, CA 93001
Coordinates
33.99105 N
120.0481472 W