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Channel Islands National Park › California
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Campsite #7 at San Miguel Island Campground, Channel Islands National Park, CA
$15
Tent Site #7
| Walk-In | 4 people |
| 0 | poor |
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Campsite #7 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Picnic Table, Tent Site
Campsite Reviews (5)
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@StacyK615 · Camped on Oct 5, 2021 at Campsite #7
We absolutely LOVED San Miguel. We went during the week in early Oct and ended up being the only campers and the solitude was fantastic. We had rare nice weather with only a calm breeze. Ranger Sean Pickton was amazing and took us to Point Bennett to see all the pinnipeds (AMAZING! Must do if good weather + you can hike 15 mi on easy terrain) as well as Point Harris (BEAUTIFUL! Don't miss). The flattest sites are 7 and 8 and all have a fox box for your food. You have an incredibly steep 6/10 of a mile hike to the campsite from the beach and since you have to bring all your water I suggest taking your pack with everything except water to camp when you arrive (your water and fuel have to be separated for the boat anyway) - leaving your water at the top of the beach (this is okay - you just shouldn't leave food). Come back down later to enjoy the stunning beach (check out the sea caves on the east side) and bring your empty backpack to put water in for the tough trek up. 4 gallons was perfect for 2 ppl/2 nights. For the skiff boat ride to shore just take off your boots and hold onto them and roll your pants up. You can bring a small towel to dry your feet since you'll want your shoes back on to hike to camp. I suggest lining the inside of your main pack with a trash compactor bag to keep your gear dry. You will not be able to access your "checked" bag after dropping it off until you're on the island so bring a small day pack for the long boat ride. This you can take with you on the skiff so you could bring a garbage bag to put around it if the seas are rough. Don't forget to bring binoculars to see all the sea mammals. On the boat home we also saw thousands of dolphins, a humpback whale, 2 minke whales, and our boat literally went INTO the 2nd largest sea cave in the world - the painted cave). Simply INCREDIBLE.
@Stacyk6593205 · Camped on Oct 5, 2021 at Campsite #7
We absolutely LOVED San Miguel. We went during the week in early Oct and ended up being the only campers and the solitude was fantastic. We had rare nice weather with only a calm breeze. Ranger Sean Pickton was amazing and took us to Point Bennett to see all the pinnipeds (AMAZING! Must do if good weather + you can hike 15 mi on easy terrain) as well as Point Harris (BEAUTIFUL! Don't miss). The flattest sites are 7 and 8 and all have a fox box for your food. You have an incredibly steep 6/10 of a mile hike to the campsite from the beach and since you have to bring all your water I suggest taking your pack with everything except water to camp when you arrive (your water and fuel have to be separated for the boat anyway) - leaving your water at the top of the beach (this is okay - you just shouldn't leave food). Come back down later to enjoy the stunning beach (check out the sea caves on the east side) and bring your empty backpack to put water in for the tough trek up. 4 gallons was perfect for 2 ppl/2 nights. For the skiff boat ride to shore just take off your boots and hold onto them and roll your pants up. You can bring a small towel to dry your feet since you'll want your shoes back on to hike to camp. I suggest lining the inside of your main pack with a trash compactor bag to keep your gear dry. You will not be able to access your "checked" bag after dropping it off until you're on the island so bring a small day pack for the long boat ride. This you can take with you on the skiff so you could bring a garbage bag to put around it if the seas are rough. Don't forget to bring binoculars to see all the sea mammals. On the boat home we also saw thousands of dolphins, a humpback whale, 2 minke whales, and our boat literally went INTO the 2nd largest sea cave in the world - the painted cave). Simply INCREDIBLE.
@KanF509 · Camped on Oct 11, 2020 at Campsite #7
Good camping experience away from the shore. It's a special experience not easily gained on the mainland.
@PeiliC727 · Camped on Jul 24, 2020 at Campsite #7
This was my second time staying on the island (the last time was 14 years ago). Island Packers are always so great, even with the Covid safety requirements. Once on the island, it was heaven! The hike out to Point Bennett this time was long, hot and exposed (last time I went, the weather was much cooler, so it didn’t seem like such a drag). I would’ve rather stayed and enjoyed the beach, with crystal clear waters soft, fine sand, and plenty of wildlife to see and enjoy.
@RandyB200 · Camped on Oct 11, 2019 at Campsite #7
The set up of sites is cozy, the few sites are not too far apart. The fathest south sites have the best view. The logistics getting your stuff, especially water, takes a little planning but it was worth it. The web site to reserv the site was easy and efficient.
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