About Anacapa Island
Number of accommodations: 7
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Diving
Hiking
Kayaking
Snorkeling
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Beach Access
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Reviews (132)
What Guests Are Saying
Anacapa Island offers a stunning and unique experience, perfect for camping and enjoying activities like kayaking and snorkeling in its beautiful kelp forests. The views, especially from Inspiration Point, are breathtaking, and the island is home to a vibrant bird population, making it a fascinating destination. While the constant noise from the birds can be challenging, many visitors find the overall experience unforgettable.
What Guests Are Saying
Anacapa Island offers a stunning and unique experience, perfect for camping and enjoying activities like kayaking and snorkeling in its beautiful kelp forests. The views, especially from Inspiration Point, are breathtaking, and the island is home to a vibrant bird population, making it a fascinating destination. While the constant noise from the birds can be challenging, many visitors find the overall experience unforgettable.
Review Summary
Harish M
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
A wonderful experience! I was sad to leave the island and all the birds when returning. It feels like a magical place especially after the day hikers leave the island in the evening. The sunsets are just the most beautiful I've probably seen in my life, especially at Inspiration point (which is probably the most beautiful viewpoint in all of California or the US). The ranger on the island was super helpful and nice to us as well.
Jordan T
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
Anacapa Island was great to explore for a couple days. Obviously there are tradeoffs, but well worth the time there. The views are beautiful, the campsites are good, and you can get a lot of time to yourself with how few people are around. Obviously the birds make a lot of noise (I recommend headphones / music for sleeping) and there is very little cover from the sun, but if you prepare, you will be good!
Jordan T
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
Anacapa Island was great to explore for a couple days. Obviously there are tradeoffs, but well worth the time there. The views are beautiful, the campsites are good, and you can get a lot of time to yourself with how few people are around. Obviously the birds make a lot of noise (I recommend headphones / music for sleeping) and there is very little cover from the sun, but if you prepare, you will be good!
Jordan T
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
Anacapa Island was great to explore for a couple days. Obviously there are tradeoffs, but well worth the time there. The views are beautiful, the campsites are good, and you can get a lot of time to yourself with how few people are around. Obviously the birds make a lot of noise (I recommend headphones / music for sleeping) and there is very little cover from the sun, but if you prepare, you will be good!
Rohan n
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
Beautiful island and excellent campground for an overnight stay. Swimming at the landing is a phenomenal way to enjoy the marine environment and hiking all of Anacapa is no problem.
If you're staying during the Western Gull mating season (we did) the birds are definitely vocal. All day and night. Kind of incredible and mind-numbing at the same time.
Amazing place.
Rohan n
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
Beautiful island and excellent campground for an overnight stay. Swimming at the landing is a phenomenal way to enjoy the marine environment and hiking all of Anacapa is no problem.
If you're staying during the Western Gull mating season (we did) the birds are definitely vocal. All day and night. Kind of incredible and mind-numbing at the same time.
Amazing place.
Rohan n
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
Beautiful island and excellent campground for an overnight stay. Swimming at the landing is a phenomenal way to enjoy the marine environment and hiking all of Anacapa is no problem.
If you're staying during the Western Gull mating season (we did) the birds are definitely vocal. All day and night. Kind of incredible and mind-numbing at the same time.
Amazing place.
Javier C
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
Our camping experience in Anacapa island was wonderful and unique, we were lucky enough to have the island all by ourselves during our stay, and we could explore the whole island undisturbed once the day trippers left around 3 PM, the ranger was super nice and knowledgeable, the restrooms were one of the cleanest we've been in all the NPS system, the island felt small and cozy, unbeatable vistas all around.
During our stay we shared the island with 9,999,999 seagulls, they were very territorial between them, so much so that the would kill between them, but they never bothered us a bit, never tried to snatch our food or didn't even came close to the trash bags, but please make sure to always keep food in lockers, at night little deer mice will come and check if you had any leftovers, so don't leave anything outside.
In short, great experience, so close to mainland yet so different, will definitely recommend.
Javier C
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
Our camping experience in Anacapa island was wonderful and unique, we were lucky enough to have the island all by ourselves during our stay, and we could explore the whole island undisturbed once the day trippers left around 3 PM, the ranger was super nice and knowledgeable, the restrooms were one of the cleanest we've been in all the NPS system, the island felt small and cozy, unbeatable vistas all around.
During our stay we shared the island with 9,999,999 seagulls, they were very territorial between them, so much so that the would kill between them, but they never bothered us a bit, never tried to snatch our food or didn't even came close to the trash bags, but please make sure to always keep food in lockers, at night little deer mice will come and check if you had any leftovers, so don't leave anything outside.
In short, great experience, so close to mainland yet so different, will definitely recommend.
Javier C
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
Our camping experience in Anacapa island was wonderful and unique, we were lucky enough to have the island all by ourselves during our stay, and we could explore the whole island undisturbed once the day trippers left around 3 PM, the ranger was super nice and knowledgeable, the restrooms were one of the cleanest we've been in all the NPS system, the island felt small and cozy, unbeatable vistas all around.
During our stay we shared the island with 9,999,999 seagulls, they were very territorial between them, so much so that the would kill between them, but they never bothered us a bit, never tried to snatch our food or didn't even came close to the trash bags, but please make sure to always keep food in lockers, at night little deer mice will come and check if you had any leftovers, so don't leave anything outside.
In short, great experience, so close to mainland yet so different, will definitely recommend.
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.
Access to Anacapa Island is available via Highway 101, with exits for Victoria or Seaward leading to Ventura Harbor, where boat transportation can be arranged.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.0142 / -119.368
Elevation: 63 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
11AM
Check out time
11AM
- Visitors must arrange boat transportation to reach Anacapa Island before making campsite reservations.
- Reservations are mandatory for camping; no walk-up camping is allowed.
- Upon arrival, check in with the ranger at designated areas and have your confirmation letter or receipt ready, as staff may not always be present.
- Campsites are located 1/4 to 1/2 mile from the boat landing, and visitors must carry their own gear.
- Access to the water is limited to the Landing Cove dock; no other beaches are accessible without a boat.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site capacity
- Each group can reserve up to 2 campsites, with a maximum of 4-6 people allowed per site.
Site types & loops
- Only tent camping is allowed; no utilities are provided. Bring low-profile tents and your own water, as there are no services.
- Off-trail hiking is prohibited, and some trails may be closed during nesting season for Western gulls.
Wildlife & food storage
- Food and trash must be stored properly in provided lockers; hard-sided containers are recommended to deter animals.
- All visitors must pack out all items they bring, including trash.
Fires & fuel
- Campfires and charcoal fires are prohibited; only gas camp stoves may be used.
Safety & rules
- Smoking is restricted to a specific area near the crane.
- Avoid contact with deer mice due to Hantavirus risk; more info is available on the park's website.
- Kayaking is risky due to changing ocean conditions; only experienced kayakers should go out and check the weather beforehand.
Local regulations
- Bringing certain items to the island is prohibited to prevent nonnative species introduction.
- Fishing is not allowed in marine reserves; a license is required for fishing elsewhere.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
