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Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor

Channel Islands National Park

🏕️ CampgroundSanta Barbara CoastCalifornia⭐ 5.0 (5)
Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor
🟢 6 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11
9 of the last 54 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 3h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Recently freed — our last scan (3h ago) caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 12 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor in California has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11. 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
Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 8h agosites #007
Thu Oct 8 – Sat Oct 102 nightsbook these dates →sites #006
Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 112 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #007
Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 122 nightsbook these dates →sites #005
Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nightsbook these dates →sites #003, #005
Mon Oct 19 – Wed Oct 212 nightsbook these dates →🆕 recently freedopened 3h agosites #003

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Prisoner's Harbor Area #007 — Site 7 ramp and tent pad with decomposed granite surface and
Site Prisoner's Harbor Area #007 · Site 7 ramp and tent pad with decomposed granite surface andNPS Staff
Campsite Prisoner's Harbor Area #006 — Campsite with landscape timbers, a picnic table, and secure
Site Prisoner's Harbor Area #006 · Campsite with landscape timbers, a picnic table, and secure NPS Staff
Campsite Prisoner's Harbor Area #005 — Campsite with landscape timbers, a picnic table, and secure
Site Prisoner's Harbor Area #005 · Campsite with landscape timbers, a picnic table, and secure NPS Staff
Campsite Prisoner's Harbor Area #003 — Campsite boarded by landscape timbers, with a picnic table a
Site Prisoner's Harbor Area #003 · Campsite boarded by landscape timbers, with a picnic table aNPS Staff

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 48 openings at Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor over the last 30 days, on 27 separate days, most of them for stays 2–25 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

📍 ~82 mi from LA💵 $15/nightTent Only Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎥 221K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

5.0★★★★★3 ratings
5★3
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.0/4
AT&T2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor?

Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor 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 Prisoners Harbor?

Campsite fees at Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor 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 Prisoners Harbor when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor 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 Prisoners Harbor?

CampSage's scans caught 48 openings at Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor over the last 30 days, on 27 separate days, most of them for stays 2–25 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 Prisoners Harbor a good campground?

Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor holds an average rating of 5.0/5 from 5 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor, Verizon rates highest at 2.0 out of 5 from 2 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor located?

Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor 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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