The park service lists 7 campgrounds with 106 sites in all.
| Campground | Sites | Booking | From | RVs | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorpion Canyon Campground | 31 | Reservable | $15 | No | water |
| Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping | 30 | Reservable | $10 | No | water |
| Water Canyon Campground | 15 | Reservable | $15 | No | water |
| Santa Barbara Island Campground | 10 | Reservable | $15 | No | none listed |
| San Miguel Island Campground | 9 | Reservable | $15 | No | none listed |
| Anacapa Island Campground | 7 | Reservable | $15 | No | none listed |
| Del Norte Backcountry Campground | 4 | Reservable | $15 | No | none listed |
RVs and trailers
No campground here lists RV access. 0 campgrounds have electric hookups. None lists a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.
Booking a site
7 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov.
What the park says about reservations at Scorpion Canyon Campground: “Advanced camping reservations are required for all of the park's campgrounds. There are no entrance fees to visit the park. However, a reservation fee of $15.00 per site-per night is charged for camping on the islands.”
Campfires
- Scorpion Canyon Campground: No fires are permitted. Use only enclosed, gas camp stoves.
- Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping: No fires are permitted. Use only enclosed, gas camp stoves.
- Water Canyon Campground: No fires are permitted. Use only enclosed, gas camp stoves.
- Santa Barbara Island Campground: No fires are permitted. Use only enclosed, gas camp stoves.
Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.
Lodges and cabins
The park service lists no lodges inside this park. Most visitors stay in nearby towns.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: campgrounds and places (public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.