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242 reviews
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.
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May 13, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: Sites 001-015
The boat getting there was really rough due to weather and the first night was very windy, but as it calmed down we got perfect spring days for hiking and camping. The hiking trails are incredible and the beaches are divine. Ao much wildlife and plantlife!! The campsite has everything you need including partial shelter, lockbox for food, picnic table, bathroom, and drinking water. Amazing place and would love to go again.
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May 12, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Sites 001-015
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May 12, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Sites 001-015
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May 12, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Sites 001-015
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May 12, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: Sites 001-015
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April 24, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Sites 001-015
If you want to camp on a windy island with great views and cute foxes this is the one.
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April 21, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Sites 001-015
The Water Canyon campground is always a great experience. Be prepared for high winds, especially earlier in the year, and the 1.5 mike trek to the site can be challenging, but worth the effort.
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April 20, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: Sites 001-015
Well maintained campsite
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April 15, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Sites 001-015
Santa Rosa Island is truly magical. If I could find a way to live here and work for the park I would, just to stay. The campground is brilliantly laid out. The island has a network of roads that allows access to some wild areas. If planning to go past lobo canyon and Green Canyon, bring an extra pair of shoes as the road is in 12” water here and barefoot is not an option. In two days I hiked 48 mi. I would need a week of 20 mi days to really see the island.
The wildness, the flowers, the varying topography and winds and big seas combined to give me more than I expected. And the park staff here are fantastic. Thanks!
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April 12, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Sites 001-015
Someone told us that the bathrooms on Santa Rosa are, "...the finest in all the National Parks." And I can now confirm that is accurate. We visited in April and our first night at the campsite was lovely, but the next two were incredibly windy. That's not the campsite's fault, obviously, just the natural state of a Pacific Island in April. The windbreaks at the campsite helped, but not much they could do about swirling 30 mph winds. Everything inside the tent (including us) was covered in sand in the mornings.
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1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 United States
Elevation: 36 ft
Santa Rosa Campground is accessible via US Highway 101, located approximately 20 miles to the east.
The closest entrance is: Bechers Bay Pier (Santa Rosa Island)
Approximate drive: 1.4 mi · 2 min
Check in time
11AM
Check out time
11AM
Last updated: November 4, 2026
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Nearby city: Santa Barbara, CA
Approx. 36 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 36 ft
Best Season: Spring, Fall
Ventura, CA
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