Channel Islands National Park$15
Santa Rosa Island
Total sites: 15
Available Tonight: 1
Available this Weekend: 1
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 1
Available this Weekend: 1
Booking Window: 6 months
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Santa Rosa Island Campground, Channel Islands National Park, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Santa Rosa Island Campground is part of Channel Islands National Park in California (about 35 miles from Santa Barbara, CA) with an elevation of 117 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (129)
4.8 out of 5
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| 4 star | 12% | |
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| 1 star | 2% |
@PhilipIA294AEE · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #4
The foxes in Waterton Campground are obnoxious. There is nothing natural about their interaction with humans. Clearly people are feeding the foxes, because they have no fear of humans. This is neither natural nor healthy for the foxes. The NPS needs to find a way to put the fear of man in the foxes. This could easily be done by a group of high school kids with BB guns. You may not like/approve of such a suggestion, but SOMETHING needs to be done to correct this abnormal situation. Find a way, and do it.
@CarlP1183850 · Camped on Oct 12, 2025 at Campsite #10
I reserved for backcountry camping at remote beaches that require over 10 miles of hiking to reach. Outstanding backpacking experience! Be prepared for windy or breezy conditions, that is normal on Santa Rosa Island. Also, water is scarce, and you will need to carry, as there is only one reliable source along the route.
@EmilyS1613279 · Camped on Oct 4, 2025 at Campsite #1
Great campground! The wind block structures were great, and the campground had flush toilets! Amazing to see the rare torrey pines growing in the grove.
@michaelg734741 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #5
Ranger and crew were fantastic.
@EddieM1126530 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #15
Beautiful island
@SamW4AF362ECD8 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #6
It's a beautiful, mostly flat hike to the campground, with the only real hill appearing in the final stretch. Some of the cleanest bathrooms I've ever experienced while camping, which is not something I expected to find 30 miles from the mainland. The wind breaks at each site are incredibly well built and sturdy, and a one or two person tent can fit underneath the roof of the structure. These structures also serve as great shelters from the rain as I learned first hand when an evening storm overtook the campground. The adorable island foxes are all over the campground, so make sure to properly store your food in the provided fox boxes. If you want a more unobstructed view of the nearby canyon, ocean and Limuw, get an odd numbered site.
@JoanneY5625621 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #7
Beautiful island with flush toilets (what!) and miles of gorgeous coastline. The white sand beach dunes were so relaxing and the ocean temp was a comfortable chill in mid-September (no wetsuits). Lots of surge and vis wasn't great, so don't bother trying to snorkel. Beware of strong winds throughout the day, but especially at night. The stars and milky way were stunning without a bright moon. Happy camping!
@MichelleT61410 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #13
As a backpacker, I don't expect bathroom facilities at all, let alone decent ones. The facilities at this campsite were backpacker luxury - flush toilets, running water in a sink, and they were clean! We appreciated the picnic tables at each wind shelter as well as the large fox boxes. There were also two potable water spigots, and a raven asked us to run him some water at one (he clearly knows how to communicate with campers!). It was one of the nicest camping experiences we've had.
@MichaelR189137 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #8
Just look at the pictures - sez it all!
@DanielC8838163 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #5
Prepare for very little shade and lots of wind! The view of the stars is phenomenal.
@JavierC140D0D1 · Camped on Jul 26, 2025 at Campsite #10
Santa Rosa is beautiful and mesmerizing, we loved the campground which resembles more like glamping with flush toilets, big sink to wash your pots and pans, and potable water; the wind shelters are wonderful, without those, the windy nights could be miserable. The island itself offers tons of activities, come prepared for the beach, pristine turquoise water was great for a dip.The only but we encountered during our stay was lack of personnel, the first couple nights no rangers were present, we had some questions regarding our long hikes and didn't know who to ask. Beside that everything was great, and would really like to go back in the future.
@FrankP8013762 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #6
Great destination to get away from thd city.
@MichelleM70561 · Camped on Jul 12, 2025 at Campsite #15
The wind shelters and picnic tables were great. We stayed in campsite 15 which was lovely and quiet and further away from other humans, just the way we like it! The bathrooms were well stocked and clean. Very happy to have running water. Campsites were clean and we were very impressed and comfortable
@DanielT1A0F2AA · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #12
Beautiful beaches and hikes!
@NathanIFDF1BDC · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #6
The views are magnificent, the campground is pristine, and the options are endless on Santa Rosa!
@JeanetteM15771 · Camped on May 5, 2025 at Campsite #5
5 stars for the island hikes, views, history. 3 stars for campsite fox boxes, overgrown weeds near bathroom, trail maintenance poor. 5 stars for bathrooms. 2 stars for the rangers whom you are greeted very poorly,lectured on rules, basically told you may or may not see (we didn't except as they passed us in their atv or truck kicking up dust) and don't call them if emergency- go to beach and dial 911. They never posted boat updates on board. Finally, the experience will help you forget the rangers. The island views, flowers, trails, camping were awesome!!!
@SusanneE132400 · Camped on May 2, 2025 at Campsite #15
Stunningly beautiful island with lots of options for hiking.
@LukeS8D5D8EC50 · Camped on May 2, 2025 at Campsite #6
Nestled in a lush valley, this campground is gorgeous. When we were there in late April, the valley walls were dotted with yellow, blue, red, and purple flowers. I saw foxes darting around the edges of the campground often (be sure to stow all food/scented items in the fox boxes at each campsite).A 1.2 mile hike from the ferry drop-off, the campground is a short walk from cherry creek canyon and the white sand beaches. The facilities are surprisingly modern with flush toilets, running potable water, and lighting. Trash cans are not available, and all trash needs to be hiked back out.The campsite was extremely windy for a couple of days we were there (late April) but the temp never dropped below 50 and the wind wall did an alright job of keeping us sheltered; the canvas tent was flapping/rattling some throughout the night, but we hiked enough distance that we slept with no problem.Best hikes we enjoyed: East Point, Lobo Canyon, Ryan Mtn, Torrey Pines, and the shorter Cherry Canyon trail.
@JordanBo39F98D · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #10
Beautiful campsite full of wildflowers! The windbreak was much needed as the winds picked up on the latter half of the day. One of my favorite campsites out there.
@Samantha444495 · Camped on Apr 14, 2025 at Campsite #5
Beautiful all around, loved the hikes and wildlife viewing.
@KevinB3052996 · Camped on Mar 26, 2025 at Campsite #2
The ranger were excellent and did a great job of answering our questions and keeping us updated as the ferry times changed given the ruff seas. the bathroom were also really clean
@KevinW7927630 · Camped on Mar 21, 2025 at Campsite #3
My best camp/ outdoor experience yet! So many hiking destinations/ trails. The campsites were full, yet hiking the trails I felt as if I was totally by myself! Campground amenities were better than expected. Be prepared for Mother Nature to provide beauty and adversity (harsh conditions)!
@RichardJ844521 · Camped on Nov 24, 2024 at Campsite #7
10 out of 10 Camping place. camping area. The clouds comes in really gives a good sense of being isolated that no one knows youre actually there,Rest Rooms are clean, Be aware that foxes are everywhere and they will Steel food if you turn around, On the sidenote, be sure to bring a good durable tent, Mainly to protect yourself from the mosquitoes! Many of the shelters are enough separated for more privacy, Overall, A beautiful campsite, and many things to do as well
@DeborahB541180 · Camped on Nov 8, 2024 at Campsite #9
My favorite place! The campground is beautiful. The facilities are excellent. The boat ride is great.
@JiayueM9022484 · Camped on Nov 8, 2024 at Campsite #7
very beautiful place with a lot of fox running around.
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