Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping is a 33-site campground in Channel Islands National Park near Ventura, California. There are no electric hookups, so plan to bring your own power.
- Location
- Ventura, CA · Map and directions
- Campsites
- 33 (33 tent-only)
- Electric
- There are no electric hookups
- Water / sewer
- No water hookups listed
- Max RV length
- Not listed
- Pets
- Not listed: check with the campground
- Campfires
- Not listed: check current fire restrictions
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov
- Phone
- (805) 658-5730
About Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
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.
Description: Recreation.gov. Conditions change, so check the official page before you go.
What to bring to Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
Portable power stations
Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.
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Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.
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More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.
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Other campgrounds nearby
More: all campgrounds in Channel Islands National Park · campgrounds in California
Frequently asked questions
Does Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping have electric hookups?
There are no electric hookups. Campers bring portable power stations or generators where allowed.
Can I reserve a site at Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping?
Yes, through Recreation.gov. Popular dates book up months ahead.