National Park Service · Channel Islands National Park · CA
Water Canyon Campground
Photo · Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.comFire closureStatus
ReservableAccess
15Sites
The place
Primitive camping is available (15 sites; $15 per night per site; reservations required). Wind shelter, picnic table, food storage box, toilet, and potable water are provided. Distance from landing to campground is 1.5 miles from the pier and .25 miles from the airstrip.
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Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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Fees
Santa Rosa Island Campground Fee$15.00
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Your representative
This campground sits in CA-24. This member’s public-lands record →
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