Scorpion Canyon Campground

Overview

Primitive camping is available (25 individual sites at $15 per night-per site and 6 group sites at $40 per night-per site; reservations required). Picnic table, food storage box, potable water, and pit toilet are provided. Distance from landing to campground is one-half mile.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

31 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 Scorpion Canyon 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

• Cavern PointViewpoint · 0.5 mi from campShow on map
• Scorpion Rock OverlookViewpoint · 0.5 mi from campShow on map
• Montañon PeakPeak · 1,808 ft · 2.2 mi from campShow on map
• Camel PeakPeak · 810 ft · 8.6 mi from campShow on map
• Painted CaveCave · 17.0 mi from camp

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

  Show on map

Climbing and snow sports

• San Ysidro RockClimbing · 28.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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