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Anacapa Island

โ˜…4.2(34 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandChannel Islands National Park ยท Ventura, California
๐Ÿ–๏ธBeach Access๐ŸŒฒForest Setting๐ŸฅพHiking๐ŸšฃBoating๐ŸŠSwimming๐ŸฆŒWildlife Viewing

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About Anacapa Island

Anacapa Island is a national park campground at Channel Islands National Park in Ventura County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Channel Islands National Park around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears โ€” so you just check out.

Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.2/5 across 34 reviews.

Other campgrounds at Channel Islands National Park include Santa Cruz Scorpion, Santa Cruz del Norte Backcountry and Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor.

Reservation Trends - Anacapa Island
Month:

Total reservations in January โ€” 2023: 8 ยท 2024: 1 ยท 2025: 9

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14-Day Availability
Tue10/13
7 sites
Wed10/14
7 sites
Thu10/15
7 sites
Fri10/16
7 sites
Sat10/17
None
Sun10/18
6 sites
Mon10/19
7 sites
Tue10/20
7 sites
Wed10/21
7 sites
Thu10/22
7 sites
Fri10/23
4 sites
Sat10/24
None
Sun10/25
7 sites
Mon10/26
7 sites
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Location

Address

Ventura, California

Coordinates

34.0142, -119.3678

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขJuly sees 166 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

Nearby Campgrounds

Photos

Yellow flowered plant on ocean bluff overlooking three islets and the surrounding ocean.
Coastal terrace with two tents, two buildings and lighthouse in the distance.
Yellow flowered plant on ocean bluff overlooking three islets and the surrounding ocean.
Anacapa Island campsite photo 4 - Channel Islands National Park, California
Anacapa Island campsite photo 5 - Channel Islands National Park, California
Anacapa Island campsite photo 6 - Channel Islands National Park, California

Anacapa Island FAQ

How far in advance should I book Anacapa Island?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Anacapa Island?

July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Anacapa Island. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Anacapa Island right now?

Yes! There are currently 80 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Anacapa Island, with availability on 12 different dates. Availability changes frequently due to cancellations - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when new sites open up.

How often is availability checked at Anacapa Island?

Campsite Tonight monitors Anacapa Island for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 58 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.

Where is Anacapa Island located?

Anacapa Island is located in Channel Islands National Park, near Ventura, California.

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