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Santa Cruz Island Scorpion

Channel Islands National Park

🏕️ CampgroundMalibu / Ventura CoastCalifornia⭐ 4.8 (753)
Santa Cruz Island Scorpion
🟢 40 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Fri Oct 9–Sun Oct 11
27 of the last 161 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 1h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 5 cancellations here, marked below
🚫 No dogs — all 31 sites here that publish a pet policy say no.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 4d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 17 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 40 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 9–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
Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 112 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Upper Loop #E
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 1h agosites Lower Loop #014
Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Upper Loop #C, 👥 #D
Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Upper Loop #E
Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 183 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 1h agosites Lower Loop #010, #021
Thu Oct 15 – Sat Oct 172 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 1h agosites Lower Loop #022
Fri Oct 16 – Sun Oct 182 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 1h agosites Lower Loop #010, #021
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Upper Loop #B, 👥 #C, #023

📷 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 #E — Tents in forested area.
Site Upper Loop #E · Tents in forested area.Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com
Campsite Upper Loop #E — Campsite eucalyptus forested area with picnic table, food st
Site Upper Loop #E · 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
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 #010 — Tents in forested area.
Site Lower Loop #010 · Tents in forested area.Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com
Campsite Lower Loop #010 — Campsite eucalyptus forested area with picnic table, food st
Site Lower Loop #010 · Campsite eucalyptus forested area with picnic table, food stNPS
Campsite Lower Loop #021 — Tents in forested area.
Site Lower Loop #021 · Tents in forested area.Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com
Campsite Lower Loop #021 — Campsite eucalyptus forested area with picnic table, food st
Site Lower Loop #021 · Campsite eucalyptus forested area with picnic table, food stNPS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 22.4 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. 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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 70 openings at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion over the last 30 days, on 31 separate days, most of them for stays 5–55 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🎥 384K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.8★★★★★751 ratings
5★644
4★66
3★24
2★9
1★8
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
Verizon0.8/4
T-Mobile0.8/4
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 70 openings at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion over the last 30 days, on 31 separate days, most of them for stays 5–55 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 753 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 194 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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