Santa Cruz Island Scorpion
Santa Barbara, California · 20 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
- 20 ft (6 m)20 ft6 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Other campgrounds in Channel Islands National Park 10
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Lower Scorpion CampgroundFee charged140 ft
- Upper Scorpion CampgroundFee charged0.3 mi
- Prisoners Harbor CampgroundNational Park · facts not yet known7.2 mi
- Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor$15 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov7.2 mi
- Anacapa Island2 loops · ANACAPA ISLAND and ANACAPA ISLAND AREA · 7 sites · $15 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov11 mi
- Anacapa CampgroundFee charged11 mi
Also in the park: 4 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 1 single site
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- Drinking water
- Toilets
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Overview
Fantastic ocean views and relaxing beach time is practically guaranteed at Scorpion Canyon Campground, the most family-friendly campsite on Santa Cruz Island. Set on the eastern part of the island, the campground is a short hike from the pier and is sheltered from harsh ocean winds.
The largest of California's Channel Islands, Santa Cruz Island is one of the five islands that make up the Channel Islands National Park. The island is rich in cultural history, magnificent landscapes, and unique flora and fauna. Native American Indians inhabited the island for over 10,000 years and Europeans explored and ranched on the island for over 150 years. Over 600 plant species, 140 land birds, 11 land mammals and a handful of amphibians and reptiles call the island their home. The island fox and island scrub-jay are exciting finds, as they're unique to the island, found nowhere else in the world.
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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 Santa Cruz Island Scorpion: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny68°63°
- WedSunny75°66°
- ThuSunny83°73°
- FriSunny88°73°
- SatSunny82°69°
Nearby camping
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Location and contact
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