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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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4.8
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October 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.
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October 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!
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October 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.
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October 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!
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October 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.
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October 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.
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November 3, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Sites 001-015
Awesome place to explore and stay.
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November 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.
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November 8, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Sites 001-015
secluded and serene. so worth it!
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November 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.
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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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