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Channel Islands National Park › California
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› Campsite #6
Campsite #6 at Santa Cruz Scorpion Campground, Channel Islands National Park, CA
$15
Tent Site #6
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 0 | fair |
5/17
6/15
Campsite #6 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, Tent Site, No Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (9)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 78% |
| 4 star | | 11% |
| 3 star | | 11% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@MelindaRCA3328 · Camped on Apr 24, 2025 at Campsite #6
Absolutely loved our 2 night stay. Highly recommend the kayak cave tour. Hiking to Smugglers cove was a favorite. Camp sites are well taken care of, definitely use the fox boxes. And YES ravens will open zippers to bags. As experienced by a fellow camper.
@StephenH630534 · Camped on Mar 8, 2025 at Campsite #6
Gorgeous campground! One of the best in the NPS system.
@EllaV0694E1F97 · Camped on Oct 6, 2024 at Campsite #6
Amazing campsites, cute island foxes, great hikes. Thank you!
@GerardG97E3BB6 · Camped on May 27, 2024 at Campsite #6
This is an excellent campground overall, On pristine Santa Cruz Island. Two things would've made my experience much better. The table at my campsite 006 was leaning at the significant angle out of horizontal, which is extremely inconvenient. This could've been easily fixed in a few minutes with a couple of Rangers and, a chunk of word. Although only two years old since the remodel, the table was heavily warped at both ends and two bolts were missing. Things like this should be repaired promptly and not just shrugged off as "that's OK". Also, there is no water in the dock area where there are often hundreds of people. You have to walk half a mile into the campsite to get water. Inexplicable and inconvenient.
@AuroraB1EDD5B9 · Camped on Mar 8, 2024 at Campsite #6
Cavern Point to Potato Harbor overlook is definitely worth hiking the views were stunning. Scorpion Canyon Loop trail was a bit more challenging worth hiking. The visitor center is very small and cute but shares some important history of the island. The campsites where well shaded, all staff on island were very friendly.
@VanditAB5827F1 · Camped on Sep 1, 2023 at Campsite #6
Good time
@DainiusM739 · Camped on Dec 18, 2021 at Campsite #6
Wonderfull campground secluded under the canopy of eucalyptus trees. Clean and organized and simple. Just remember + no open files or charcoal. Also really pay attention to food as the foxes are watching you, and our neighbours went hungry after forgetting to lock the food into the metal box. No food at all is available on the island. Have a great time as we did
@SianH332 · Camped on Oct 14, 2021 at Campsite #6
campsite was great. island is full of invasive (plant) species, sadly, but hopefully the park will put some focus on that issue.
@MaryT254 · Camped on Aug 30, 2021 at Campsite #6
As a mobility disabled older adult, I found the experience fantastic. The rangers were very helpful, the campsites were clean and roomy. The pit toilet facilities cleaned every day. I was able, with frequent stops, to walk at least 2 miles every day, which is exceptional for a very mobility limited person. After having my service dog get multiple vaccinations and lab tests, she was able to accompany me, as I could not have taken this trip without her. I am very grateful the NPS gave me an avenue to be able to bring her. Overall a wonderful experience for me. I look forward to returning soon and attempt to see more of the island.
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