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Tent Sites
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
Rates, Sites & Availability
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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
Angela M
VerifiedNovember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Sites 001-015
Santa Rosa Island is rugged and beautiful. The bathrooms and dish washing sink at the campgrounds are super delux (though i miss the shower :( , and the rangers are great, always helpful. It's possible to spend an entire day down at Water Canyon Beach if the wind isn't too strong or maybe hiking out to Lobo Canyon which is super interesting.
Lukasz D
VerifiedNovember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Sites 001-015
secluded and serene. so worth it!
Luke S
VerifiedNovember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Sites 001-015
Santa Rosa Island is a magical place. The beaches are wild and scenic. I enjoyed the facilities at the campground. The restrooms were clean and well cared for. My only recommendation would be to do a little maintenance on the lean to structures as the wind has scoured out most of the dirt under the canopy leaving the ground uneven and very dusty. Keep up the good work.
Laurel S
VerifiedNovember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Sites 001-015
Awesome place to explore and stay.
Hoyt T
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Sites 001-015
California the way it used to be. You may think that is good or not-so-good.
John R
VerifiedOctober 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Sites 001-015
Beautiful island and beaches. Campsites very close together. No ranger led hikes to forbidden areas as advertised. East Point was wonderful hike. Carrington a pleasant surprise to see the more abundant vegetation beyond the fence. Nice to have running water in the restroom at campground. Stayed three nights, could have stayed longer to see the backcountry. Interesting history.
Charlie H
VerifiedOctober 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Sites 001-015
Had a great time! Lots of sandy beaches to walk on, foxes to admire, Lobo Canyon and East Point to brag about and a great boat ride both ways!
Joshua B
VerifiedOctober 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Sites 001-015
The island was amazing! We were blessed to have beautiful weather. Park ranger was welcoming and helpful.
Karin Y
VerifiedOctober 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Sites 001-015
Facilities were clean, well-maintained, clearly signed, and exactly as described online. Trails were clearly marked and well-maintained, and park staff/volunteers were friendly and helpful. NPS provides a wealth of printed material at the Visitor Center and on the island which complemented a trail map nicely!
Phuong N
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Sites 001-015
Currently, the only boat-ride time change update is from a ranger at about 7 AM on the day of departure at the Water Canyon Campground. Backpackers on beaches should come to Water Canyon Campground early the day of departure for the update, or stay back on the island until the next pickup.
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
