San Miguel Island
Santa Barbara, California · 495 ft · In Channel Islands National Park
Photos: Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 495 ft (151 m)495 ft151 m
Sites18
San Miguel Island lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Tent only · up to 4 peopleTents only
- 001 oldTent onlyTents only
- 002Tent only · up to 4 peopleTents only
- 002 oldTent onlyTents only
- 003Tent only · up to 4 peopleTents only
- 003 oldTent onlyTents only
- 004Tent only · up to 4 peopleTents only
- 004 oldTent onlyTents only
- 005Tent only · up to 4 peopleTents only
- 005 oldTent onlyTents only
Showing 10 of 18 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
Other campgrounds in Channel Islands National Park 10
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 17 miles away.
- Santa Rosa CampgroundFee charged18 mi
- Santa Rosa Island2 loops · SANTA ROSA ISLAND and Sites 001-015 · 15 sites · $15 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov18 mi
- Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor$15 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov38 mi
- Prisoners Harbor CampgroundNational Park · facts not yet known38 mi
- Upper Scorpion CampgroundFee charged45 mi
- Lower Scorpion CampgroundFee charged45 mi
Also in the park: 4 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 1 single site
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From National Park Service — campgrounds, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- Toilets
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About
Overview
Wind and weather constantly sweep across the North Pacific to batter the shores of this westernmost of all the islands. This extreme weather creates a harsh but profoundly beautiful environment. Although it can be challenging to reach the San Miguel Island Campground, it's always worth the effort. Perched on a plateau, the campground offers incredible island views and access to a variety of recreational activities and unique natural and cultural resources.
Although a century's worth of sheep ranching and overgrazing caused scientists in 1875 to describe the island as "a barren lump of sand," with the grazing animals removed, vegetative recovery is in progress. Giant coreopsis, dudleya, locoweed, lupine, buckwheat, coastal sagebrush, and poppies are all recolonizing the island to their former extent, returning San Miguel to its more natural state.
From National Park Service — campgrounds, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at San Miguel Island: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny70°66°
- WedSunny74°64°
- ThuSunny77°67°
- FriSunny81°68°
- SatSunny78°65°
Nearby camping
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Location and contact
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