Santa Rosa Island
Santa Rosa Island is a national park campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 33.99105, -120.04815
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Guided Interpretive Walks, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Information Site, Interpretive Programs, Photography, Picnicking, Ranger Station
- 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 Rosa Island
Overview Tucked away in a canyon to protect visitors from strong northwest winds, Water Canyon Campground offers exceptional island views, access to spectacular hiking opportunities and a nearby white sand beach. Located 40 nautical miles from the Channel Islands National Park visitor center in Ventura, Santa Rosa is the second largest island in California at approximately 53,000 acres in size. The island landforms support a diverse array of plant and animal species including six plant species found nowhere on earth but Santa Rosa Island. The island also hosts over 100 bird and three land mammal species, including the endemic island fox. Recreation Several trails and roads traverse the island, providing visitors with spectacular hiking opportunities, including the relatively flat route to Water Canyon Beach to the rugged, mountainous path to Black Mountain. Due to the strong, persistent wind, swimming, snorkeling, diving and kayaking are limited and recommended for the experienced visitor only. Despite the wind, Santa Rosa Island offers exceptional beach walking on white sand beaches. Access to one of the best beaches, Water Canyon Beach, is just over a mile from the pier in Bechers Bay and just down canyon from the campground. Beach access is also available near the pier. No fishing is allowed within the marine reserves located around the island. Fishing is allowed outside of these areas. For more information about recreational activities in the park, visit https://ww
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Marborg Industries · 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Santa Rosa Island Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $15 | — |
| Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping | National park campground | 2.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping | National park campground | 8.2 mi | $10 | — |
| San Miguel Island | National park campground | 18 mi | — | No hookups |
| San Miguel Island Campground | National park campground | 18 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.