Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping

Santa Barbara, California · 988 ft · In Channel Islands National Park

Photos: Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com

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4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night: $10recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites: 33From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups: Not yet known
Elevation: 988 ft (301 m)988 ft301 m
Pets: Not allowed
Big rigs: Not yet known
Season: Not yet known
Cell signal: Not yet known

Loops3

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Loop	Sites	Site types	Longest rig
Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping	11	11 tent only	Tents only
Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping	11	11 tent only	Tents only
Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping	11	11 tent only	Tents only

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

Channel Islands National Park · 11 campgrounds

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Overview

Backcountry beach camping is available mid-August through December along Santa Rosa Island's extensive, beautiful, and undeveloped 55-mile coastline. This coastline is reminiscent of California in days gone by. The rocky coast and sandy beaches are much the same as the ones the Chumash Indians, Spanish explorers, and early ranchers may have known. This remote, fragile environment is critical for sea and shorebirds, marine mammals, and plant communities.

In 1992, the National Park Service opened the island to backcountry beach camping in recognition of its rare wilderness values. As you explore these wild areas by kayak or on foot, please take responsibility to help us protect and preserve these delicate natural resources for future generations. The following information will help you enjoy your visit while leaving the smallest impact on the island.

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