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15 sites
About Santa Rosa Island
Number of accommodations: 15
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Birding
Hiking
Kayaking
Swimming
Year-round
Birding
Hiking
Spring
Kayaking
Summer
Kayaking
Swimming
Fall
Kayaking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
On Site Services
- General Store
- Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (239)
What Guests Are Saying
Santa Rosa Island offers a stunning natural experience with well-maintained campgrounds, including clean restrooms and modern amenities like flush toilets and running water. Visitors rave about the breathtaking hikes, beautiful beaches, and incredible wildlife sightings, such as dolphins and blue whales. While the island can be quite windy, with some trails in need of maintenance, the overall experience is rewarding for those seeking adventure and tranquility away from technology.
What Guests Are Saying
Santa Rosa Island offers a stunning natural experience with well-maintained campgrounds, including clean restrooms and modern amenities like flush toilets and running water. Visitors rave about the breathtaking hikes, beautiful beaches, and incredible wildlife sightings, such as dolphins and blue whales. While the island can be quite windy, with some trails in need of maintenance, the overall experience is rewarding for those seeking adventure and tranquility away from technology.
Review Summary
Derek W
VerifiedApril 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Sites 001-015
Beautiful island. Stunning wild flowers (mid-March 2022). Nice camp ground. Great hikes. Worth visiting more than once.
Thomas D
VerifiedApril 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Sites 001-015
Beautiful wildflowers and interesting geology while we were visiting, especially in Lobo Canyon. There's a today-relevant climate-change story recorded in the coastal marine terraces that document high sea-levels stands at ~80,000 and ~120,000 years ago.
The ranger on duty was very helpful and kept us informed on the boat schedule, where to hike, etc.
Brent M
VerifiedApril 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Sites 001-015
Great campground and great place. Restrooms and water at the campground was an added plus.
Kathy T
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Sites 001-015
Clean and well maintained flush toilet, sinks, tiled bathroom at campgound. Excellent orientation information provided by park ranger upon arrival. Beautiful landscapes and coastline views.
Morgan B
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Sites 001-015
The campground is lovely-- the wind shelters are sturdy and the toileting area is nice (flushable toilets, running water, soap, and a utility sink on he outside of the structure). The ranger comes by daily and is very helpful and friendly. I would love to visit again.
Jose R A
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Sites 001-015
Is an excellent experience to visit the Channel Islands, I personally encourage anybody who love hking and camping, with Fog, with Sun, with Wind it doesn't matter to visit the island. My town is Ventura and I'm proud to say this is my front yard, the Channel Islands!!
Tuyen L
VerifiedMay 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Sites 001-015
Nice campground with clean and flushable toilets. The wind can be very strong.
David W
VerifiedMay 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Sites 001-015
Wonderful and exciting boat ride by Island Packers. The island is spectacular with great vistas, but seeing the endemic species of the island is what makes it worth the effort to get out there!
Nancy c
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Sites 001-015
It's was very windy . Makes use you have the right tent and sleeping bag with you.
Stephen Q
VerifiedMay 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Sites 001-015
Very serene, beautiful island. Lots of wildlife to see in ocean and on land - whales, dolphins, manta rays, foxes, beautiful birds. Would have like to see the inland hiking trails a little better defined with some attempt at signage. The trails get overgrown and almost disappear at points. Appreciated the wind shelters for tents. Surprised by the flush toilets, that were very clean. Planning to go back later this year.
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.
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: September 7, 2026
