Anacapa Island
Anacapa Island is a national park campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 34.01419, -119.36779
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Beachcombing, Birding, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Guided Interpretive Walks, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Information Site, Interpretive Programs, Photography, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 805-658-5730
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Anacapa Island
Overview Once visitors have scaled the rugged cliffs using the stairwell from the Landing Cove, they will be rewarded with a campground perched on the bluffs with magnificent coastal views. Anacapa Island, the closest Channel Island to the mainland of California, is comprised of three islets (appropriately named East, Middle, and West Anacapa Islands). Waves have eroded the volcanic island, creating towering sea cliffs, sea caves, and natural bridges, such as forty-foot-high Arch Rock -- a symbol of Anacapa and Channel Islands National Park. Exploring East Anacapa's two-mile trail system allows visitors to experience the island's native vegetation, wildlife, and cultural history. The islands' native vegetation is recovering slowly with the help of the National Park Service's restoration efforts. This recovery, along with the removal of nonnative predators, has aided in the reestablishment of nesting land birds and seabirds. The island is one of the most important seabird nesting sites within the Channel Islands. While the steep cliffs of West Anacapa are home to the largest breeding colony of endangered California brown pelicans, all the islets of Anacapa host the largest breeding colony of western gulls in the world. The rocky shores of Anacapa are perfect resting and breeding areas for California sea lions and harbor seals. Anacapa's rich kelp forests (ideal for kayaking, snorkeling, and diving) and tidepool areas provide visitors with the opportunity to meet some of th
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Carpinteria State Beach · 27 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anacapa Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Anacapa Island Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $15 | — |
| Santa Cruz Island Scorpion Canyon Campground | National park campground | 11 mi | $15 | — |
| Santa Cruz Scorpion | National park campground | 11 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lower Scorpion Campground | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Upper Scorpion Campground | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
Open Anacapa Island in DryRig
Save it offline, check your rig's clearance on the drive in, and see what's nearby on the map.
Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.