About Anacapa Island
Number of accommodations: 7
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (45)
What Guests Are Saying
Anacapa Island offers stunning views, unique camping experiences, and excellent snorkeling in the kelp forests, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. While the island is home to thousands of active seagulls, which can create noise throughout the day and night, many visitors find it adds to the charm and uniqueness of the experience. Facilities are well-maintained, and the island's natural beauty, including spots like Inspiration Point, is highly praised.
What Guests Are Saying
Anacapa Island offers stunning views, unique camping experiences, and excellent snorkeling in the kelp forests, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. While the island is home to thousands of active seagulls, which can create noise throughout the day and night, many visitors find it adds to the charm and uniqueness of the experience. Facilities are well-maintained, and the island's natural beauty, including spots like Inspiration Point, is highly praised.
Review Summary
OLEH K
VerifiedAugust 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
I went for weekend camping. You have to plan everything very well. My mistake was that I did not bring rain fly. There was no rain during my visit, but moisture from ocean went into the tent in the middle of the night. Beside this, it was a great experience!
Niki Y
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
Surreal experience camping on an island overrun by birds. Not what you expect, beautiful and memorable. Perfect for birders and those who like subtle, unique adventures.
Justin B
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
Great spot, and great service from the authorities there.
Jeff L
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
Too much seagulls and poop. No real good trails for pictures. Lighthouse says stay away. Nothing to do there but aggravation and no sleep.
Anonymous
{"text"=>"Cool experience. This Channel Island is essentially a wild life preserve for seagulls. They are everywhere - so its part wild life outing. The other part is just a stroll around the island taking in the ocean and the spectacular views from 200' up above the ocean. Then stop at visitors center after your stroll to read the history of the island.\nAlso plenty of dolphins, pelicans and seals/sea lions to see on the boat ride.\nIf you have an extra day in the area, definitely a worthwhile outing.\nBe sure to bring your binoculars, a nice lunch or some snacks and drinks, a towel or blanket and relax and enjoy the peace.\n\nHope to explore one of the other islands some other trip.", "languageCode"=>"en"}
Location Anacapa Island
Address:
1901 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura, CA, 93001
United States
Boat transportation can be arranged with Island Packers from Ventura or Channel Islands (Oxnard) Harbors.
To park headquarters in Ventura, California: Highway 101, exit Victoria or Seaward to Ventura Harbor.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.0142 / -119.368
Elevation: 63 feet
Policies & Rules
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Anacapa Island may only be reached by boat. Visitors are required to arrange boat transportation to the island before reserving a campsite. Contact the park's authorized concessioner Island Packers or use your own private boat. |
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Camping reservations are required prior to arriving on the island. There are NO walk-ups at this facility. |
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One party or group may reserve a maximum of 2 individual sites per visit. There are 7 individual campsites. Max 4-6 people per site. |
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Upon arrival, meet ranger at beach, landing dock or campground. However, park staff is not always available on the island. Please have confirmation letter, receipt, or campsite number with you. |
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Hike-in Distance to Site: 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile. Visitors must carry all their own gear. |
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Primitive camping. Tent camping only, no electricity/water/sewer site hook-ups at this campground. Bring low profile tents and extra food for weather delays. No shelter or shade. Picnic table, food storage box, vault toilet provided. Must bring your own water. No stores or services. |
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Quiet time is enforced at 10:00 p.m. Check-in and check-out times are at 11:00 a.m. |
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Proper food and trash storage is required. Food/Trash storage lockers are provided at each site. Recommend hard-sided container (i.e., action packer) to further protect food/garbage from animals. |
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Visitors are required to pack out what they pack in, including garbage. |
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No campfires or charcoal fires. Only enclosed gas camp stoves are allowed. |
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Smoking is only allowed on the concrete area by the crane at the top of the stairs. |
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Avoid contact with deer mice. Hantavirus has been found in island deer mice. For more information visit: https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/hantavirus.htm. |
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To help prevent the introduction of nonnative species the following items may not be brought to the park: pets; live or potted plants; soil; cut flowers; firewood or any untreated, unfinished wood (including hiking sticks); corrugated boxes; tools or equipment with attached soil; motorized vehicles; bicycles; and single-use plastic grocery bags. |
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No fishing in marine reserves. California fishing license and ocean enhancement sticker required to fish outside marine reserves. |
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Kayakers: ocean conditions can rapidly change, requiring expert abilities. Ocean kayaking is an inherently dangerous activity. Always check weather and do not kayak beyond your experience level. |
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Since Anacapa Island is a cliff island, access to the water is only at the Landing Cove via a dock. There are no other accessible beaches unless you have a watercraft. |
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No off- trail hiking is allowed. Portions of trails are subject to closure when Western gulls are nesting from April through August. |
