About Santa Rosa Island
Number of accommodations: 15
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Hiking
Kayaking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (223)
What Guests Are Saying
Santa Rosa Island offers a stunning natural environment with exceptional views, diverse hiking trails, and well-maintained campgrounds featuring clean facilities, including flush toilets and potable water. Many visitors appreciate the tranquility and beauty of the island, noting the abundance of wildlife and wildflowers. While there are challenges such as windy conditions and some trail maintenance issues, the overall experience is highly regarded, making it a memorable destination for camping and outdoor activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Santa Rosa Island offers a stunning natural environment with exceptional views, diverse hiking trails, and well-maintained campgrounds featuring clean facilities, including flush toilets and potable water. Many visitors appreciate the tranquility and beauty of the island, noting the abundance of wildlife and wildflowers. While there are challenges such as windy conditions and some trail maintenance issues, the overall experience is highly regarded, making it a memorable destination for camping and outdoor activities.
Review Summary
Sebastian S
VerifiedDecember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Sites 001-015
We thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The boat ride there was great, and the campsite is not too far from the pier. The campsite has a flush toilet with potable water. It didn't get too windy the first day, but it did pick up the next. There is little to no shade on the island so make sure to plan accordingly.
Johnna P
VerifiedDecember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Sites 001-015
Great island
Christopher B
VerifiedNovember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Sites 001-015
Nicest bathrooms in all of the deserted islands
Brian C
VerifiedNovember 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Sites 001-015
Prefer for at a bit of a hike to the campground. But well worth it.
Kevin T
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Sites 001-015
The wind is for real.
mary v
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Sites 001-015
Santa Rosa is SO beautiful! It is quiet, peaceful and uncrowded. Walk to Lobo Canyon, East Point, Carrington Point or Skunk Point. They are all beautiful. The beach is gorgeous, with white sand and no people. The wind does get quite strong. The rangers are kind and helpful. The restrooms are clean and a real luxury with flush toilets. Island Packers is so accommodating, always pointing out interesting things and even pulling the boat into Painted Cave.
Robert K
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Sites 001-015
Beautiful place to visit.
Mark M
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Sites 001-015
A really awesome time. Highlight was definitely Lobo Canyon. The view from the front of the campground is amazing seeing Santa Cruz through the opening of the canyon, but I think if I ever go again I'd stay in the back just to be further away from the bathroom and foot traffic from the campground entry path.
Sarah N
VerifiedOctober 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Sites 001-015
Campground facilities are great! Decent spacing between sites, clean toilets, not too far to walk for water. Site 15 is beautiful and very private, however there is really only space to pitch one tent.
Thomas L
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Sites 001-015
Amazing Bald Eagle sighting Lobos Canyon hike.
Location Santa Rosa Island
Address:
1901 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura, CA, 93001
United States
Santa Rosa Campground is accessible via US Highway 101, located approximately 20 miles to the east.
Latitude & Longitude: 33.9911 / -120.048
Elevation: 36 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
11AM
Check out time
11AM
General
- Santa Rosa Island may only be reached by boat. Visitors are required to arrange transportation to the island before reserving a campsite. Contact Island Packers the park's authorized concessioner or bring your own private boat.
- Camping reservations are required prior to arriving on the island. There are NO walk-ups at this facility.
- One party or group may reserve a maximum of 2 individual sites per visit. There are 15 individual campsites. Max 5 people per site.
- A party or group of 46 or more may not reserve any sites through recreation.gov and must contact the park to obtain a special use permit: https://www.nps.gov/chis/learn/management/special-use-permit.htm.
- Upon arrival, meet ranger at beach, landing dock or campground. However, park staff is not always immediately available on the island. Please have confirmation letter, receipt, or campsite number with you.
- 1.5 mile from the pier to campground. Visitors must carry all their own gear.
- 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. Partial shade from wind shelter (8' tall, 10' deep, 14' wide at front, 8' wide at back). Picnic table, food storage box, and drinking water provided. No stores or services.
- 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.
- Visitors are required to pack out what they pack in, including garbage.
- No campfires or charcoal fires. Only enclosed gas camp stoves are allowed.
- Smoking is only allowed on beach area at Bechers Bay.
- 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.
- 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. Prior to departure, visitors are required to use pest-proof packing materials, inspect and clean their gear and shoes of all soil, seeds, and insects. Learn more about biosecurity and watch the required video at Protect Your Park Through Biosecurity.
- No fishing in marine reserves. California fishing license and ocean enhancement required to fish within Channel Islands National Park.
- Watersports: Due to the strong, persistent wind, swimming, snorkeling, diving, and kayaking are limited and recommended for the experienced visitor only. 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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
