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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

805-658-5730

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Santa Rosa Island, 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

• Sierra PabloPeak · 1,119 ft · 3.5 mi from campShow on map
• Vail PeakPeak · 1,588 ft · 5.1 mi from campShow on map
• Painted CaveCave · 12.3 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).

Reviews

Data sources

• 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Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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.