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Campgrounds in Channel Islands National Park

6 campgrounds with 131 campsites. None of them have electric hookups.

6campgrounds
131campsites
0with electric sites
–longest RV allowed

Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archeological resources found nowhere else on Earth and helped preserve a place where visitors can experience coastal southern California as it once was.

Description: Recreation.gov.

Campgrounds in Channel Islands National Park

CampgroundNearest townSitesElectricMax RV
Anacapa Island CampgroundVentura14None–
San Miguel Island CampgroundVentura18None–
Santa Barbara Island CampgroundVentura20None–
Santa Cruz Island Scorpion CampgroundVentura31None–
Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach CampingVentura33None–
Santa Rosa Island CampgroundVentura15None–

What to bring to Channel Islands National Park

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Inflatable kayaks

Fits in the trunk and gets you out on the water.

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Inflatable paddle boards

Easy to pack for lake and river campgrounds.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are in Channel Islands National Park?

6 campgrounds with 131 campsites between them.

Do campgrounds in Channel Islands National Park have electric hookups?

0 of the 6 have at least some electric sites. The rest are dry camping, so bring your own power.