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Santa Rosa Island Campground

15 sitesNo hookupsWaterside

Santa Rosa Island Campground is a 15-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
15 (15 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 Campground

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.

Description: Recreation.gov. Conditions change, so check the official page before you go.

What to bring to Santa Rosa Island Campground

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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Other campgrounds nearby

Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping

3 mi away

33 sitesNo hookupsWaterside

San Miguel Island Campground

18 mi away

18 sitesNo hookups

Santa Cruz Island Scorpion Campground

28 mi away

31 sitesNo hookupsWaterside

Anacapa Island Campground

39 mi away

14 sitesNo hookups

Fremont Campground

40 mi away

14 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 34 ftWaterside

Paradise Campground

40 mi away

14 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 48 ftWaterside

More: all campgrounds in Channel Islands National Park · campgrounds in California

Frequently asked questions

Does Santa Rosa Island Campground 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 Campground?

Yes, through Recreation.gov. Popular dates book up months ahead.