Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry

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National Park Service

Campground · National Park Service Fees: Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry Campground Fee: $15.00 Reservations: Advanced camping reservations are required for all of the park's campgrounds. There are no entrance fees to visit the park. However, a reservation fee of $15.00 per site-per night is charged for… Overview For a truly remote getaway full of backpacking and breathtaking scenery, take a backcountry trip to Santa Cruz Island's Del Norte Campground. Del Norte is currently the only backcountry campground on Santa Cruz Island. The National Park Service opened this backcountry site in recognition of its rare wilderness values. As you explore these wild areas, please take the responsibility to help us protect and preserve these delicate natural resources for future generations. While backcountry camping is an incredible experience, it is not for the inexperienced backpacker. Due to difficult weather, rugged terrain, and off-trail hiking, backcountry camping is an arduous endeavor and should be undertaken only by experienced, well-conditioned backpackers. To reach this backcountry site, visitors will backpack along a historic ranch road/trail through a series of canyons and ridges, to… Getting there: Boat transportation can be arranged with Island Packers from Ventura Harbor. To park headquarters in Ventura, California: Highway 101, exit Victoria or Seaward to Ventura Harbor. Phone: 805-658-5730 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232499 Source: Recreation.gov, National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com