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Campsite #2 at Anacapa Island Campground, Channel Islands National Park, CA
$15
Tent Site #2
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 0 | fair |
5/28
5/30
Campsite #2 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, Tent Site
Campsite Reviews (10)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 60% |
| 4 star | | 30% |
| 3 star | | 10% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@TessaH47DA4D1A · Camped on Jul 23, 2023 at Campsite #2
This island was just full of birds. Loud loud birds. No wonder this was the only island with last minute availability lol. Theyve nicknamed this island Bird Island and I now understand why. There is no shade, its HOT, the constant breeze is nice though. The site was fine but Id choose farther away from the bathroom because when the breeze changed direction we would get whiffs of the pit toilets.. It was a neat experience but to be honest I wish we had gone to a different island instead.
@AndrewR3887527 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #2
We had the entire island to ourselves! (if you don't count the 100,000 nesting seagulls)... A totally unique experience with great views and beautiful kelp forest snorkeling in the cove. Highly recommend for a 1-night trip (not really enough to do/see to justify a longer stay), and don't bring too much crap with you (campsite is a good schlep from the dock).
@LilianaS356 · Camped on Oct 31, 2021 at Campsite #2
nice clean quiet a unique experience I recommend
@LilianaS554934 · Camped on Oct 31, 2021 at Campsite #2
nice clean quiet a unique experience I recommend
@RebeccaH696815 · Camped on Aug 29, 2021 at Campsite #2
It was definitely a memorable experience! There was a hiccup in the transportation getting out to the island, but Island Packers handled it wonderfully. All of the people involved with our trip were excellent, 5 stars. We saw a pod of Common Dolphins and a pod of Bottlenose Dolphins on the way out it was a joy to watch them race along side the boat and the Bottlenoses leaped out of the water in a spectacular display. The weather was awesome, the pit toilets were clean, the campsite was in great condition, the views were gorgeous. We know it is a bird nesting site so we planned our trip at the end of summer after the nesting season was over. However, we were still surprised at the shear volume of bird feathers, bones, carcasses and droppings.
There is a LOT!!
If you live near the coast and have ever noticed the seagulls in the evening as they head out to sea and wondered to yourself where they all go... they ALL go to Anacapa!!! In the evening hundreds of birds came to rest in and around our campsite and they made a heck of a racket All. Night. Long. I suggest you bring earplugs. Also, do not bring your summer tent, solid tent walls are advised. Our tent is all mesh and the wind blew all the dust up under the rainfly where only the finest grains made their way through the mesh and into the tent covering everything with a fine powdery, bird poop filled layer. Wind-whipping, birds screaming, dust settling we did not sleep well.
All that being said, I am really glad we camped a night on Anacapa it was a very different experience from all the other places we've camped from Mt. Rainier to Joshua Tree and I don't ever need to camp there again! LOL!
There is a LOT!!
If you live near the coast and have ever noticed the seagulls in the evening as they head out to sea and wondered to yourself where they all go... they ALL go to Anacapa!!! In the evening hundreds of birds came to rest in and around our campsite and they made a heck of a racket All. Night. Long. I suggest you bring earplugs. Also, do not bring your summer tent, solid tent walls are advised. Our tent is all mesh and the wind blew all the dust up under the rainfly where only the finest grains made their way through the mesh and into the tent covering everything with a fine powdery, bird poop filled layer. Wind-whipping, birds screaming, dust settling we did not sleep well.
All that being said, I am really glad we camped a night on Anacapa it was a very different experience from all the other places we've camped from Mt. Rainier to Joshua Tree and I don't ever need to camp there again! LOL!
@RebeccaH698 · Camped on Aug 29, 2021 at Campsite #2
It was definitely a memorable experience! There was a hiccup in the transportation getting out to the island, but Island Packers handled it wonderfully. All of the people involved with our trip were excellent, 5 stars. We saw a pod of Common Dolphins and a pod of Bottlenose Dolphins on the way out it was a joy to watch them race along side the boat and the Bottlenoses leaped out of the water in a spectacular display. The weather was awesome, the pit toilets were clean, the campsite was in great condition, the views were gorgeous. We know it is a bird nesting site so we planned our trip at the end of summer after the nesting season was over. However, we were still surprised at the shear volume of bird feathers, bones, carcasses and droppings.
There is a LOT!!
If you live near the coast and have ever noticed the seagulls in the evening as they head out to sea and wondered to yourself where they all go... they ALL go to Anacapa!!! In the evening hundreds of birds came to rest in and around our campsite and they made a heck of a racket All. Night. Long. I suggest you bring earplugs. Also, do not bring your summer tent, solid tent walls are advised. Our tent is all mesh and the wind blew all the dust up under the rainfly where only the finest grains made their way through the mesh and into the tent covering everything with a fine powdery, bird poop filled layer. Wind-whipping, birds screaming, dust settling we did not sleep well.
All that being said, I am really glad we camped a night on Anacapa it was a very different experience from all the other places we've camped from Mt. Rainier to Joshua Tree and I don't ever need to camp there again! LOL!
There is a LOT!!
If you live near the coast and have ever noticed the seagulls in the evening as they head out to sea and wondered to yourself where they all go... they ALL go to Anacapa!!! In the evening hundreds of birds came to rest in and around our campsite and they made a heck of a racket All. Night. Long. I suggest you bring earplugs. Also, do not bring your summer tent, solid tent walls are advised. Our tent is all mesh and the wind blew all the dust up under the rainfly where only the finest grains made their way through the mesh and into the tent covering everything with a fine powdery, bird poop filled layer. Wind-whipping, birds screaming, dust settling we did not sleep well.
All that being said, I am really glad we camped a night on Anacapa it was a very different experience from all the other places we've camped from Mt. Rainier to Joshua Tree and I don't ever need to camp there again! LOL!
@AllyssaB399 · Camped on Apr 23, 2021 at Campsite #2
We went to Anacapa island during seagull mating season...a HILARIOUS experience to say the least. Apparently March-April is mating season, but you do NOT want to get in the way during hatchling season in May-June. According to Island Packers, you really have to have a sense of humor when camping on Anacapa, and we could not stop cracking up!!! Along with its breathtaking views, and crystal clear water, Anacapa is definitely a quirky island. Roosting seagulls, and barking sea lions really steal the show here! We learned so much about island ecology from Ranger Dave, and by just being in the middle of it. Would definitely recommend!!!
@ScottE721 · Camped on Oct 2, 2020 at Campsite #2
While this island does not have a Starbucks, it does have world-class kayaking and stunning cliff views.
@NikiY693 · Camped on Sep 1, 2019 at Campsite #2
Surreal experience camping on an island overrun by birds. Not what you expect, beautiful and memorable. Perfect for birders and those who like subtle, unique adventures.
@JustinB210 · Camped on Jul 28, 2019 at Campsite #2
Great spot, and great service from the authorities there.
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