Campsite #1 at Santa Rosa Island Campground, Channel Islands National Park, CA

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Tent Site #1

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Campsite #1 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, Tent Site

Campsite Reviews (7)

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@BruceS5371230 · Camped on Sep 20, 2023 at Campsite #1
Was a very nice trip, great weather, did lots of hiking, had some luck fishing, even saw whales during the cruise back. Here are three improvements I would like to suggest 1) When the group of day travelers go to the island, the bathroom capacity is too small for the crowds, and the wait gets to be very long. 2) I would like to see if more picnic tables might be placed in various locations around the island to give hikers a nice place to rest 3) In the campground, I wonder if perhaps a shower could be set up. This should not have a direct water tap there, but instead it might just have a washing enclosure and a drain so that campers could bring their own bucket of water from an outside tap and wash themselves, so that water would not be wasted. Thank you.
@MilesB1D840E34 · Camped on Jul 19, 2023 at Campsite #1
The boat ride, tent site and hiking were relaxing and scenic. Grounds were in good condition and bathrooms clean. Great adventure.
@KarinY620 · Camped on Oct 5, 2021 at Campsite #1
Facilities were clean, well-maintained, clearly signed, and exactly as described online. Trails were clearly marked and well-maintained, and park staff/volunteers were friendly and helpful. NPS provides a wealth of printed material at the Visitor Center and on the island which complemented a trail map nicely!
@RichardO654 · Camped on Jun 11, 2021 at Campsite #1
Expect a lot of wind, but temperatures are pleasant.
@justinl722 · Camped on Jun 9, 2021 at Campsite #1
Only downside is the wind. Everything else is awesome!
@ThomasV542 · Camped on Jun 2, 2021 at Campsite #1
Beautiful time. The stars on the first night surpassed unbelievable.
@SamuelleB411 · Camped on Mar 24, 2021 at Campsite #1
Santa Rosa is beautiful! Thus hiking there is amazing. The Lobo Canyon trail was a highlight for me. But it's also extremely windy, at least in March. The first night, we barely slept and we had to exit the tent a few times to reinstall the pegs. The following nights, we knew what would happen, so we made sure that the pegs were firmly put in the ground.

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