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Santa Cruz Island Scorpion

Channel Islands National Park

🏕️ CampgroundMalibu / Ventura CoastCalifornia⭐ 4.8 (727)
Santa Cruz Island Scorpion
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28
27 of the last 102 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Recently freed — our last scan (10h ago) caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 16 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 Scorpion in California has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28. 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
Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Upper Loop #A, 👥 #C
Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Upper Loop #D
Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites Lower Loop #005
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →sites Lower Loop #008, #014
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 Lower Loop #021 & Lower Loop #022 next to each othersites 👥 Upper Loop #E, Lower Loop #001, #004, #007, #017, #021, #022
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →sites Lower Loop #006, #009
Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Upper Loop #B
Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 10h agosites Upper Loop #025

📷 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 Upper Loop #A — Campsite eucalyptus forested area with picnic table, food st
Site Upper Loop #A · Campsite eucalyptus forested area with picnic table, food stNPS
Campsite Upper Loop #A — Tents in forested area.
Site Upper Loop #A · Tents in forested area.Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com
Campsite Upper Loop #C — Campsite area with picnic table, food storage box, and camps
Site Upper Loop #C · Campsite area with picnic table, food storage box, and campsNPS
Campsite Upper Loop #C — Tents in forested area.
Site Upper Loop #C · Tents in forested area.Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com
Campsite Upper Loop #D — Campsite eucalyptus forested area with picnic table, food st
Site Upper Loop #D · Campsite eucalyptus forested area with picnic table, food stNPS
Campsite Upper Loop #D — Tents in forested area.
Site Upper Loop #D · Tents in forested area.Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com
Campsite Lower Loop #005 — Campsite eucalyptus forested area with picnic table, food st
Site Lower Loop #005 · Campsite eucalyptus forested area with picnic table, food stNPS
Campsite Lower Loop #005 — Tents in forested area.
Site Lower Loop #005 · Tents in forested area.Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com
Campsite Lower Loop #008 — Tents in forested area.
Site Lower Loop #008 · Tents in forested area.Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com
Campsite Lower Loop #008 — Campsite eucalyptus forested area with picnic table, food st
Site Lower Loop #008 · Campsite eucalyptus forested area with picnic table, food stNPS
Campsite Lower Loop #014 — Campsite eucalyptus forested area with picnic table, food st
Site Lower Loop #014 · Campsite eucalyptus forested area with picnic table, food stNPS
Campsite Lower Loop #014 — Tents in forested area.
Site Lower Loop #014 · Tents in forested area.Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 22.4 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger22.4 midirections →
⚡ Rivian23.4 midirections →
⚡ eVgo23.6 midirections →

From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 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 71 openings at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 6–33 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

📍 ~75 mi from LA💵 $15–$40/nightGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing🎥 382K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.8★★★★★727 ratings
5★623
4★64
3★24
2★9
1★7
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T1.1/4
Verizon0.9/4
T-Mobile0.7/4
Sprint retired1.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Santa Cruz Island Scorpion FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion?

Santa Cruz Island Scorpion 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 Scorpion?

Campsite fees at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion run about $15–$40/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 Scorpion when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Santa Cruz Island Scorpion 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 Scorpion?

CampSage's scans caught 71 openings at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 6–33 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 Scorpion a good campground?

Santa Cruz Island Scorpion holds an average rating of 4.8/5 from 727 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion, AT&T rates highest at 1.1 out of 5 from 188 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Santa Cruz Island Scorpion located?

Santa Cruz Island Scorpion is located in Malibu / Ventura Coast, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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