Details
Santa Rosa Island Campground, Santa Rosa Island, CA, 93001
National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 5, 2025
Table Of Contents
Campground Overview
Introduction
Primitive camping is available (15 sites; $15 per night per site; reservations required). Wind shelter, picnic table, food storage box, toilet, and potable water are provided. Distance from landing to campground is 1.5 miles from the pier and .25 miles from the airstrip.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Santa Rosa Island campground is open year round.
Weather
Campers should be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. Sturdy, low-profile tents, stakes, and line for securing tents to ground or table. Fog can occur on the islands during any season producing cool, damp conditions. Overexposure to the wind and sun can be a serious problem. Visitors are advised to bring supplies for an extra day in case boats are unable to pick up campers due to sea conditions. Current weather: http://channelislands.noaa.gov/news/kiosk.html
Amenities
Toilets
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
Santa Rosa Island Campground is only accessible by boat or plane. Visit our island transportation webpage for more information: http://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/island-transportation.htm The hike to the campground is 1.5 miles from the boat landing and .25 miles from the airstrip.
Rates & Fees
Santa Rosa Island Campground Fee
Advanced camping reservations are required for all of the park's campgrounds. There are no entrance fees to visit the park. However, a reservation fee of $15.00 per site-per night is charged for camping on the islands.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
No fires are permitted. Use only enclosed, gas camp stoves.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Due to Santa Rosa Island's isolation and transportation requirements, the Santa Rosa Island Campground has limited accessibility for individuals in wheelchairs or those with limited mobility. Please contact Island Packers (805-642-1393) and Channel Islands Aviation (805-987-1301) for more information on wheelchair access on their boats and planes to Santa Rosa Island. Please contact the visitor center (805-658-5730) for more on-island transportation information.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
Santa Rosa Island is only accessible via boat or plane.
RV Maximum Length
0
Additional Information
Santa Rosa Island is only accessible via boat or plane. All campgrounds are located away from the boat and plane landing areas. Visitors must carry all their gear to the campgrounds. No on-island transportation is provided.
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
Due to Santa Rosa Island's isolation and transportation requirements, the Santa Rosa Island Campground has limited accessibility for individuals in wheelchairs or those with limited mobility. Please contact Island Packers (805-642-1393) and Channel Islands Aviation (805-987-1301) for more information on wheelchair access on their boats and planes to Santa Rosa Island. Please contact the visitor center (805-658-5730) for more on-island transportation information.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Primitive Camping Areas
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