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
Nathan I
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Sites 001-015
The views are magnificent, the campground is pristine, and the options are endless on Santa Rosa!
Jeanette M
VerifiedMay 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Sites 001-015
5 stars for the island hikes, views, history. 3 stars for campsite fox boxes, overgrown weeds near bathroom, trail maintenance poor. 5 stars for bathrooms. 2 stars for the rangers whom you are greeted very poorly,lectured on rules, basically told you may or may not see (we didn't except as they passed us in their atv or truck kicking up dust) and don't call them if emergency- go to beach and dial 911. They never posted boat updates on board. Finally, the experience will help you forget the rangers. The island views, flowers, trails, camping were awesome!!!
Susanne E
VerifiedMay 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Sites 001-015
Stunningly beautiful island with lots of options for hiking.
Luke S
VerifiedMay 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Sites 001-015
Nestled in a lush valley, this campground is gorgeous. When we were there in late April, the valley walls were dotted with yellow, blue, red, and purple flowers. I saw foxes darting around the edges of the campground often (be sure to stow all food/scented items in the fox boxes at each campsite).
A 1.2 mile hike from the ferry drop-off, the campground is a short walk from cherry creek canyon and the white sand beaches. The facilities are surprisingly modern with flush toilets, running potable water, and lighting. Trash cans are not available, and all trash needs to be hiked back out.
The campsite was extremely windy for a couple of days we were there (late April) but the temp never dropped below 50 and the wind wall did an alright job of keeping us sheltered; the canvas tent was flapping/rattling some throughout the night, but we hiked enough distance that we slept with no problem.
Best hikes we enjoyed: East Point, Lobo Canyon, Ryan Mtn, Torrey Pines, and the shorter Cherry Canyon trail.
Jordan Boon Xiang O
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Sites 001-015
Beautiful campsite full of wildflowers! The windbreak was much needed as the winds picked up on the latter half of the day. One of my favorite campsites out there.
Samantha A
VerifiedApril 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Sites 001-015
Beautiful all around, loved the hikes and wildlife viewing.
Kevin W
VerifiedApril 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Sites 001-015
My best camp/ outdoor experience yet! So many hiking destinations/ trails. The campsites were full, yet hiking the trails I felt as if I was totally by myself! Campground amenities were better than expected. Be prepared for Mother Nature to provide beauty and adversity (harsh conditions)!
Kevin B
VerifiedApril 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Sites 001-015
The ranger were excellent and did a great job of answering our questions and keeping us updated as the ferry times changed given the ruff seas. the bathroom were also really clean
Richard J
VerifiedDecember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Sites 001-015
10 out of 10 Camping place. camping area. The clouds comes in really gives a good sense of being isolated that no one knows you’re actually there,
Rest Rooms are clean, Be aware that foxes are everywhere and they will Steel food if you turn around, On the sidenote, be sure to bring a good durable tent, Mainly to protect yourself from the mosquitoes! Many of the shelters are enough separated for more privacy,
Overall, A beautiful campsite, and many things to do as well
Deborah B
VerifiedNovember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Sites 001-015
My favorite place! The campground is beautiful. The facilities are excellent. The boat ride is great.
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
