Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
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About Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping 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.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 31 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Channel Islands National Park include Santa Rosa Island, San Miguel Island, Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz del Norte Backcountry and Santa Cruz Scorpion.
Total reservations in August — 2023: 94 · 2024: 129 · 2025: 99
Location
Address
Ventura, California
Coordinates
33.9774, -120.0896
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •September sees 210 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Santa Rosa Island
Channel Islands National Park
San Miguel Island
Channel Islands National Park
Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor
Channel Islands National Park
Santa Cruz del Norte Backcountry
Channel Islands National Park
Santa Cruz Scorpion
Channel Islands National Park
Group Camping Area
Refugio SB
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Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping FAQ
How far in advance should I book Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping?
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 Backcountry Beach Camping?
September typically sees the highest reservation activity at Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping right now?
Yes! There are currently 28 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping, 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.
Where is Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping located?
Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping is located in Channel Islands National Park, near Ventura, California.
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