Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry in California has 3 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Aug 28–Sun Aug 30. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.
📅 Open dates
Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 2h agosites #002
Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.
Site BACKCOUNTRY AREA #002 · Picnic table and food storage box surrounded by low bushes aNPSSite BACKCOUNTRY AREA #002 · Picnic table and food storage box surrounded by low bushes aTim Hauf, timhaufphotography.comSite BACKCOUNTRY AREA #003 · Picnic table next to large tree overlooking oceanTim Hauf, timhaufphotography.comSite BACKCOUNTRY AREA #003 · Picnic table next to large tree overlooking ocean.NPSSite BACKCOUNTRY AREA #001 · Picnic table next to large oak tree overlooking ocean.Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.comSite BACKCOUNTRY AREA #001 · Picnic table and food storage box surrounded by low bushes aNPS
🌦️ Weather here
Forecast for this campground's coordinates, from the US National Weather Service. Mountain campgrounds can differ sharply from the nearest town — check before you go.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 7–50 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.
These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
🏕️ About this campground
📍 ~81 mi from LA💵 $15/nightTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing🎥 197K YouTube views · top 12
How do I reserve a campsite at Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry?
Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How much does it cost to camp at Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry?
Campsite fees at Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry run about $15/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.
How can I get a spot at Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.
How often do campsites open up at Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry?
CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 7–50 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
Is Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry a good campground?
Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry holds an average rating of 4.8/5 from 152 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Is there cell service at Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry?
Of the carriers campers have reported on at Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry, T-Mobile rates highest at 1.5 out of 5 from 27 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.
Where is Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry located?
Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry is located in Santa Barbara Coast, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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