Santa Cruz Scorpion
Santa Cruz Scorpion is a national park campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 34.04824, -119.56160
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Beachcombing, Birding, Boating, Camping, Evening Programs, Fishing, Guided Interpretive Walks, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Information Site, Interpretive Programs, Photography
- 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 Santa Cruz Scorpion
Overview Fantastic ocean views and relaxing beach time is practically guaranteed at Scorpion Canyon Campground, the most family-friendly campsite on Santa Cruz Island. Set on the eastern part of the island, the campground is a short hike from the pier and is sheltered from harsh ocean winds. The largest of California's Channel Islands, Santa Cruz Island is one of the five islands that make up the Channel Islands National Park. The island is rich in cultural history, magnificent landscapes, and unique flora and fauna. Native American Indians inhabited the island for over 10,000 years and Europeans explored and ranched on the island for over 150 years. Over 600 plant species, 140 land birds, 11 land mammals and a handful of amphibians and reptiles call the island their home. The island fox and island scrub-jay are exciting finds, as they're unique to the island, found nowhere else in the world. For more information about Santa Cruz Island visit: https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/santa-cruz-island.htm . Recreation With its easy beach access and generally good weather, this area offers the most recreational activities in the park, including hiking, swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking and wildlife/wildflower viewing. There are no services on the island, so all gear has to be brought to the island. Guided kayak trips and kayak rentals must be arranged before arriving on the island. For more information about recreational activities in the park, visit https://www.nps
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Carpinteria State Beach · 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Scorpion Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Santa Cruz Island Scorpion Canyon Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $15 | — |
| Upper Scorpion Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry Campground | National park campground | 6.2 mi | $15 | — |
| Santa Cruz Del Norte Backcountry | National park campground | 6.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Anacapa Island Campground | National park campground | 11 mi | $15 | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.