Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping

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National Park Service

Campground · National Park Service Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview Backcountry beach camping is available mid-August through December along Santa Rosa Island's extensive, beautiful, and undeveloped 55-mile coastline. This coastline is reminiscent of California in days gone by. The rocky coast and sandy beaches are much the same as the ones the Chumash Indians, Spanish explorers, and early ranchers may have known. This remote, fragile environment is critical for sea and shorebirds, marine mammals, and plant communities. In 1992, the National Park Service opened the island to backcountry beach camping in recognition of its rare wilderness values. As you explore these wild areas by kayak or on foot, please take responsibility to help us protect and preserve these delicate natural resources for future generations. The following information will help you enjoy your visit while leaving the smallest impact on the island. Warning : While… Getting there: Backcountry campers must first secure transportation to Santa Rosa Island by their own private boat or through Island Packers or Channel Islands Aviation the park's authorized concessioners. Phone: 805-658-5730 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/261700 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com