Santa Cruz Scorpion
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At a Glance
About Santa Cruz Scorpion
Santa Cruz Scorpion is a national park campground at Channel Islands National Park in Santa Barbara County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Santa Cruz Scorpion is usually a good bet for availability. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 499 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Channel Islands National Park include Santa Cruz del Norte Backcountry, Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor and Anacapa Island.
Total reservations in January — 2023: 176 · 2024: 249 · 2025: 262
Location
Address
ventura, California
Coordinates
34.0482, -119.5616
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •May sees 808 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Santa Cruz del Norte Backcountry
Channel Islands National Park
Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor
Channel Islands National Park
Anacapa Island
Channel Islands National Park
Faria Beach Park
Ventura County
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North Beach Upper (sites 1-23)
Emma Wood SB
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North Beach Lower (sites 24-90)
Emma Wood SB
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Santa Cruz Scorpion FAQ
How far in advance should I book Santa Cruz Scorpion?
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 Cruz Scorpion?
May typically sees the highest reservation activity at Santa Cruz Scorpion. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Santa Cruz Scorpion right now?
Yes! There are currently 50 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Santa Cruz Scorpion, 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 Santa Cruz Scorpion?
Campsite Tonight monitors Santa Cruz Scorpion for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 59 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 Cruz Scorpion?
Yes! 5 campers have recently added Santa Cruz Scorpion to cart, with stays up to 2 nights. Even when fully booked, cancellations happen regularly. Set up an alert to get notified instantly when a site opens up.
Where is Santa Cruz Scorpion located?
Santa Cruz Scorpion is located in Channel Islands National Park, near ventura, California.
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