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Santa Rosa Island

โ˜…4.8(180 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandChannel Islands National Park ยท Ventura, California
๐Ÿ–๏ธBeach Access๐Ÿ”๏ธMountain Views๐ŸŒฒForest Setting๐Ÿœ๏ธDesert/Canyon๐ŸŒพOpen Meadow๐ŸฅพHiking

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At a Glance

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About Santa Rosa Island

Santa Rosa 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 โ€” so you just check out.

Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 180 reviews.

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

Reservation Trends - Santa Rosa Island
Month:

Total reservations in January โ€” 2023: 2 ยท 2024: 5 ยท 2025: 4

Booking windows show when reservations are made relative to check-in date
14-Day Availability
Thu10/15
8 sites
Fri10/16
2 sites
Sat10/17
3 sites
Sun10/18
2 sites
Mon10/19
None
Tue10/20
None
Wed10/21
6 sites
Thu10/22
7 sites
Fri10/23
5 sites
Sat10/24
None
Sun10/25
2 sites
Mon10/26
6 sites
Tue10/27
7 sites
Wed10/28
9 sites
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Location

Address

Ventura, California

Coordinates

33.9911, -120.0481

Booking Insights

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

  • โ€ขAugust sees 343 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

Nearby Campgrounds

Photos

White sand dune next to a steep coastal bluff with ocean
White sand dune next to a steep coastal bluff with ocean.
Pine tree overlooking coastal marine terrace with dry grass, ocean, and white sand beach.
Eight foot tall wind shelters on a dry, grassy terrace overlooking the ocean.
Santa Rosa Island campsite photo 5 - Channel Islands National Park, California
Santa Rosa Island campsite photo 6 - Channel Islands National Park, California

Santa Rosa Island FAQ

How far in advance should I book Santa Rosa 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 Rosa Island?

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

Are there campsites available at Santa Rosa Island right now?

Yes! There are currently 57 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Santa Rosa Island, with availability on 11 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 Rosa Island?

Campsite Tonight monitors Santa Rosa Island for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 41 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.

Where is Santa Rosa Island located?

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

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