Del Norte Backcountry Campground

Overview

The Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry Campground is currently the only backcountry campground on Santa Cruz Island. The hike to the campground is 3.5 miles from Prisoners Harbor and 12 miles from Scorpion Anchorage.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

4 campsites

Fee

From $15 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

805-658-5730

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Del Norte Backcountry Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Scenic sights

• Montañon PeakPeak · 1,808 ft · 4.9 mi from campShow on map
• Devil's PeakPeak · 2,428 ft · 7.2 mi from camp

  Devils Peak at 2,429 feet is the tallest peak on the Channel Islands of California. Wikipedia

  Show on map
• Cavern PointViewpoint · 6.2 mi from campShow on map
• Scorpion Rock OverlookViewpoint · 6.7 mi from campShow on map
• Painted CaveCave · 12.0 mi from camp

  Look for the “bullet hole” in the middle of the cliff. OpenStreetMap

  Show on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.