Campsite #17 at Santa Cruz Scorpion Campground, Channel Islands National Park, CA

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Tent Site #17

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Campsite #17 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, Tent Site, No Pets Allowed

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@JONATHANF46559 · Camped on Dec 5, 2024 at Campsite #17
I really enjoyed my time camping at Scorpion Cove. I think the park rangers go above and beyond to make the off-grid camp site a great base camp to explore Santa Cruz Island!
@VERONICAD7C23A · Camped on Jul 25, 2024 at Campsite #17
This is my favorite campground of all and each time I go I have renewed appreciation. It is remote yet accessible, the amenities are sufficient. And the beach and snorkeling are top notch. Great hiking as well!
@MaxT9558852 · Camped on May 18, 2024 at Campsite #17
One of the best sites in the Scorpion Area. You're tucked up against some large bushes so there's no one behind you, and the campsites in front of you are like 40 yards away. Of note, the sites in the lower area of Scorpion tend to be shadier, more secluded, and just generally better than the open field of the upper campground. Dope spot. Highly recommended.
@DumeniMa2708C6 · Camped on Oct 26, 2023 at Campsite #17
Site is great, sadly generator hours are not enforced. Bring earplugs to sleep.
@DineshW981 · Camped on Dec 29, 2021 at Campsite #17
Loved it. So beautiful.
@ZONDRAK409 · Camped on Dec 5, 2021 at Campsite #17
This experience was top knot. We had a very pleasant boat ride over to the island with Island Packers. The ranger explained everything when we got to the island and it was a very well laid out campground. Water was near and the pit toilets were well maintained by Ranger Sam. He was very informative about the islands, the island foxes - who act more like a cat than a fox and they are very cute. But you have to keep an eye on your food if you leave it out, because they show up to help you eat it. The birds here are amazing. It was a great 2 night stay and we look forward to seeing one of the other islands on a return trip. The hiking trails were excellent as well. Beautiful sights even though there was some cloudiness. Loved it - well worth the money and the time.
@NatalieC841 · Camped on Sep 27, 2021 at Campsite #17
We really enjoyed our camping experience at Santa Cruz Scorpion. The campsite are very nice and there is plentiful water available near the sites which was an unexpected surprise. The camp sites are large and easily accessible from the docking area. There is also lots of shade at every camp site.
@HongY424 · Camped on Sep 26, 2021 at Campsite #17
Spacious campground with well maintained restrooms. Foxs are so cute!
@NatalieH226 · Camped on Mar 19, 2021 at Campsite #17
Wonderful experience overall, but reserve your ferry far in advance! We were stressing trying to find a spot on the right boat as they were running at half capacity. Luckily we made it.

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