Question 1

How far in advance should I book Santa Rosa Island?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is the busiest time at Santa Rosa Island?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Are there campsites available at Santa Rosa Island right now?

Accepted Answer

Santa Rosa Island is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.

Question 4

How often is availability checked at Santa Rosa Island?

Accepted Answer

Campsite Tonight monitors Santa Rosa Island for cancellations and new availability every 1 min 14 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.

Question 5

Where is Santa Rosa Island located?

Accepted Answer

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

Santa Rosa Island

At a Glance

Location

Nearby Campgrounds

Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping

San Miguel Island

Santa Cruz del Norte Backcountry

Santa Cruz Scorpion

Middle Section (sites 29-91) & Anza Group)

Upper Section (sites 92-132) & Portola Group

Photos

Track Availability at Santa Rosa Island