Camping Information
Camping in the Channel Islands National Park can be a great experience if you are prepared and properly
outfitted. This page will give you important information like how far is the campground from the pier, is there
drinking water available as well as campsite accommodations and restroom facilities.
Important guidelines and information you will need
to know when traveling to the islands to camp.
Del Norte Campground, S. C. I - Back Country
Scorpion Canyon Campground, Santa Cruz Isl.
Anacapa Island Campground
Water Canyon Campground, Santa Rosa Island
Santa Rosa Beach Camping - Back Country
San Miguel Island Camping
Santa Barbara Island Camping
Doug Mangum
Fare: $140.00 Adult
Fare: $108.00 Adult
Fare: $108.00 Adult
Fare: $108.00 Adult
Fare: $75.00 Adult
Fare: $75.00 Adult
Fare: $75.00 Adult
Distance to Campsites From Pier:
Campsites begin about 1/2 mile from the pier and
continue for about a 1/2 mile on a flat dirt road.
Shade trees are throughout the area.
Potable Water Availability:
Water is available from several spigots throughout
the campground.
Number of Campsites Available:
There are 25 sites for up to 6 people and 6 group
sites for up to 15 people.
Accommodations:
Three outhouse style restrooms are in the
campground area.
Facilities:
Each Campsite has a picnic table and large storage
box for food items.
Distance to Campsites From Pier:
You must climb 157 steps and walk 1/2 mile to the
campsite. There are no shade trees on this island.
Potable Water Availability:
No Water at this area. You must hike in your
waterfrom the mainland.
Number of Campsites Available:
There are 4 sites for up to 6 people and 3 sites for
up to 4 people.
Accommodations:
Each Campsite has a picnic table and small storage
box for food items.
Facilities:
An outhouse style restroom is located adjacent to
the campsites
Distance to Campsites From Pier:
Walk 1.5 miles from the pie ron a dirt road with a
slight hillas you enter Water Canyon
Potable Water Availability:
Water is available adjacent to the campground.
Number of Campsites Available:
There are 15 sites for up to 5 people in each site.
Accommodations:
Each Campsite has a picnic table and small storage
box for food items.
Facilities:
Flushing toilets and solar heated showers.
Distance to Campsites From Pier:
Camping is not recommended for the novice
backpacker or kayaker. Difficult weather, rugged
terrain and off-trail hiking, backcountry beach
camping is an arduous adventure and should be
undertaken only by the experienced, well equipped
and physically fit.
Potable Water Availability:
No Water at this area. You must hike in your water.
Number of Campsites Available:
There are no formal Campsites when beach
camping on this island.
Accommodations:
There are no tables or food storage boxes.
Facilities:There are no restroom facilities when
beach camping
Doug Mangum
Distance to Campsites From Pier:
Campsites are a hike up 1/2 on steep narrow trail.
Potable Water Availability:
No Water at this area. You must hike in your water
from the mainland.
Number of Campsites Available:
10 sites for up to 4 people.
Accommodations:
Each Campsite has a picnic table and small storage
box for food items and a 5 ft. tall wind break.
Facilities:
Outhouse style toilet is adjacent to the
campground
Distance to Campsites From Pier:
One mile up a steep and narrow trail.
Potable Water Availability:
No Water at this area. You must hike in your
water from the mainland.
Number of Campsites Available:
9 sites for up to 4 people.
Accommodations:
A picnic table and small storage box for food
items along with 2 sided wind break.
Facilities:
Oouthouse style restrooms are adjacent to the
campground.
805-642-1393
Tim Hauf
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YOU MUST RESERVE A CAMPSITE at
www.recreation.gov or 877-444-6777
The Local Islands
Driving Directions
Trip Preparation
The Outer Islands
Non-Landing Cruises
Alex Wilson
Main Office:
Ventura Harbor
1691 Spinnaker Drive #105B
Ventura, Ca 93001
Satellite Office:
Channel Islands Harbor
3550 Harbor Boulevard
Oxnard, CA 93035 (No Mail)
805-642-1393
805-642-6573 Fax
Info@IslandPackers.com
Office Hours
Main Office
9:AM to 5:00 PM
& One Hour Before Boat
Departure
Seven Days a Week
Satellite Office:
Open One Hour Before Boat
Departure
