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San Miguel Island

★4.8(23 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandChannel Islands National Park · Ventura, California
🏖️Beach Access🌲Forest Setting🏜️Desert/Canyon🥾Hiking🎣Fishing🚣Boating

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At a Glance

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About San Miguel Island

San Miguel Island is a national park campground at Channel Islands National Park in Santa Barbara 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 — so you just check out.

Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 23 reviews.

Other campgrounds at Channel Islands National Park include Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping and Santa Rosa Island.

Reservation Trends - San Miguel Island
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Total reservations in January — 2025: 1

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14-Day Availability
Fri10/16
8 sites
Sat10/17
None
Sun10/18
None
Mon10/19
9 sites
Tue10/20
9 sites
Wed10/21
9 sites
Thu10/22
9 sites
Fri10/23
7 sites
Sat10/24
6 sites
Sun10/25
9 sites
Mon10/26
9 sites
Tue10/27
9 sites
Wed10/28
9 sites
Thu10/29
9 sites
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Location

Address

Ventura, California

Coordinates

34.0406, -120.3491

Booking Insights

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

  • •August sees 96 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

Nearby Campgrounds

Photos

Yellow flowered plant on coastal bluff overlooking harbor with white sand and islet at the entrance.
White sand beach covered with seals and seal lions.
Tents and 5-foot tall windbreaks perches on an ocean bluff overlooking an islet covered in fog.
San Miguel Island campsite photo 4 - Channel Islands National Park, California
San Miguel Island campsite photo 5 - Channel Islands National Park, California
San Miguel Island campsite photo 6 - Channel Islands National Park, California

San Miguel Island FAQ

How far in advance should I book San Miguel 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 San Miguel Island?

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

Are there campsites available at San Miguel Island right now?

Yes! There are currently 102 site-nights available over the next 14 days at San Miguel 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 San Miguel Island?

Campsite Tonight monitors San Miguel Island for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 25 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.

Where is San Miguel Island located?

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

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