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National ParkPublic landNational Park Service

Santa Rosa Island

Santa Barbara, California · 118 ft · In Channel Islands National Park

Photos: Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com

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At a glance

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

Price per night: $15recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites: 15From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups: Not yet known
Elevation: 118 ft (36 m)118 ft36 m
Pets: Not allowed
Big rigs: Not yet known
Season: Year-roundFrom nps.gov · Oct 2026
Cell signal: Not yet known

Sites15

Santa Rosa Island lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

Site	Type	Longest rig	People
001	Tent only	Tents only	5
002	Tent only	Tents only	5
003	Tent only	Tents only	5
004	Tent only	Tents only	5
005	Tent only	Tents only	5
006	Tent only	Tents only	5
007	Tent only	Tents only	5
008	Tent only	Tents only	5
009	Tent only	Tents only	5
010	Tent only	Tents only	5

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.

Channel Islands National Park · 11 campgrounds

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Also in the park: 4 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 1 single site

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Amenities

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Drinking water
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Overview

Tucked away in a canyon to protect visitors from strong northwest winds, Water Canyon Campground offers exceptional island views, access to spectacular hiking opportunities and a nearby white sand beach.

Located 40 nautical miles from the Channel Islands National Park visitor center in Ventura, Santa Rosa is the second largest island in California at approximately 53,000 acres in size. The island landforms support a diverse array of plant and animal species including six plant species found nowhere on earth but Santa Rosa Island. The island also hosts over 100 bird and three land mammal species, including the endemic island fox.

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Cell service

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FCC 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 Rosa Island: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

TueSunny71°62°
WedSunny79°65°
ThuSunny86°73°
FriSunny91°70°
SatSunny86°67°

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Location and contact

33.99105, -120.04815

805-658-5730

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Nearest town

Santa Barbara

Park

Channel Islands National Park

Reservations

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