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Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
33 mi southwest of Isla Vista, CA · No signal at camp
About Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
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 backcountry camping…
- Managed by: Channel Islands National Park, NPS
- Where: 33 mi southwest of Isla Vista, CA · 33.97735, -120.08963
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Santa Rosa Island 2.5 mi
- Campsite · 38 mi SW of Isla Vista 15 mi
- San Miguel Island 15 mi
- Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry 23.8 mi
- Lower Scorpion Campground 29.5 mi
- Santa Cruz Island Scorpion 29.5 mi