Santa Barbara Island
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At a Glance
About Santa Barbara Island
Santa Barbara Island is a national park campground at Channel Islands National Park in Santa Barbara County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Channel Islands National Park include Anacapa Island.
Total reservations in January — 2025: 3
Location
Address
Ventura, California
Coordinates
33.4798, -119.0299
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •May sees 21 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Canyon Campground (sites 1-24 & 78-133)
Leo Carrillo SP
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Canyon Campground (sites 25-77 & 134-139)
Leo Carrillo SP
Canyon Group Camp
Leo Carrillo SP
Sycamore Campground
Point Mugu SP
Thornhill Broome Campground
Point Mugu SP
Anacapa Island
Channel Islands National Park
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Santa Barbara Island FAQ
How far in advance should I book Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara Island?
May typically sees the highest reservation activity at Santa Barbara Island. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Santa Barbara Island right now?
Yes! There are currently 140 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Santa Barbara Island, with availability on 14 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 Santa Barbara Island?
Campsite Tonight monitors Santa Barbara Island for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 30 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Can I get a reservation at Santa Barbara Island?
Yes! Campers have recently secured reservations at Santa Barbara Island using Campsite Tonight's availability alerts. Even when fully booked, cancellations happen regularly. Set up an alert to get notified instantly when a site opens up.
Where is Santa Barbara Island located?
Santa Barbara Island is located in Channel Islands National Park, near Ventura, California.
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