Campsite #3 at Santa Rosa Island Campground, Channel Islands National Park, CA

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Tent Site #3

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Campsite #3 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, Tent Site

Campsite Reviews (10)

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@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)!
@Elizabeth20437 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #3
Saw so many dolphins and whales on the boat ride over! We also lucked out and got perfect weather while we were on the island. Hiking to Carrington Point was definitely a highlight because we got some beautiful views and saw sea lions!
@AndrewW8618299 · Camped on Jun 29, 2023 at Campsite #3
Beautiful Island, nice clean amenities. The only thing that could make it better would be re-opening the campground showers.
@AdamO2745518 · Camped on Mar 26, 2023 at Campsite #3
This was one of my best camping experiences. Much of the time it feels like you have the island to yourselves.
@Sebastian79906 · Camped on Nov 23, 2022 at Campsite #3
We thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The boat ride there was great, and the campsite is not too far from the pier. The campsite has a flush toilet with potable water. It didn't get too windy the first day, but it did pick up the next. There is little to no shade on the island so make sure to plan accordingly.
@HoytT562 · Camped on Oct 19, 2021 at Campsite #3
California the way it used to be. You may think that is good or not-so-good.
@PhuongN423 · Camped on Oct 6, 2021 at Campsite #3
Currently, the only boat-ride time change update is from a ranger at about 7 AM on the day of departure at the Water Canyon Campground. Backpackers on beaches should come to Water Canyon Campground early the day of departure for the update, or stay back on the island until the next pickup.
@ChristinaV461 · Camped on Aug 4, 2021 at Campsite #3
Bucket list!
@SarojaM891 · Camped on Apr 11, 2021 at Campsite #3
Well maintained campsite
@AlishaC447 · Camped on Mar 12, 2021 at Campsite #3
Just incredible. I’m a solo female traveler and felt completely safe here. So worth it. Just go.

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