Santa Rosa Island

Channel Islands National Park

🏕️ CampgroundSanta Barbara CoastCalifornia⭐ 4.8 (233)

🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23

Availability checked 49m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

💡 In short

Santa Rosa Island in California has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23. 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

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →sites #001, #003, #009, #013

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites #002

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →sites #004, #005, #011

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #006, #009

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites #007

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →sites #008

Wed Sep 30 – Sat Oct 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #006

Wed Oct 21 – Sat Oct 243 nightsbook these dates →sites #015

📷 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 Sites 001-015 #001 — Eight-foot-tall wind shelters with a visible burn scar from — **Site Sites 001-015 #001** · Eight-foot-tall wind shelters with a visible burn scar from NPS Staff

Campsite Sites 001-015 #001 — Eight-foot-tall wind shelter with picnic table and secure fo — **Site Sites 001-015 #001** · Eight-foot-tall wind shelter with picnic table and secure foNPS Staff

Campsite Sites 001-015 #003 — Eight-foot-tall wind shelter with picnic table and secure fo — **Site Sites 001-015 #003** · Eight-foot-tall wind shelter with picnic table and secure foNPS Staff

Campsite Sites 001-015 #003 — Eight-foot-tall wind shelters with a visible burn scar from — **Site Sites 001-015 #003** · Eight-foot-tall wind shelters with a visible burn scar from NPS Staff

Campsite Sites 001-015 #009 — Eight-foot-tall wind shelters with a visible burn scar from — **Site Sites 001-015 #009** · Eight-foot-tall wind shelters with a visible burn scar from NPS Staff

Campsite Sites 001-015 #009 — Eight-foot-tall wind shelter with picnic table and secure fo — **Site Sites 001-015 #009** · Eight-foot-tall wind shelter with picnic table and secure foNPS Staff

Campsite Sites 001-015 #013 — Eight-foot-tall wind shelter with picnic table and secure fo — **Site Sites 001-015 #013** · Eight-foot-tall wind shelter with picnic table and secure foNPS Staff

Campsite Sites 001-015 #013 — Eight-foot-tall wind shelters with a visible burn scar from — **Site Sites 001-015 #013** · Eight-foot-tall wind shelters with a visible burn scar from NPS Staff

Campsite Sites 001-015 #002 — Eight-foot-tall wind shelter with picnic table and secure fo — **Site Sites 001-015 #002** · Eight-foot-tall wind shelter with picnic table and secure foNPS

Campsite Sites 001-015 #002 — Eight-foot-tall wind shelters with a visible burn scar from — **Site Sites 001-015 #002** · Eight-foot-tall wind shelters with a visible burn scar from NPS Staff

Campsite Sites 001-015 #004 — Eight-foot-tall wind shelters with a visible burn scar from — **Site Sites 001-015 #004** · Eight-foot-tall wind shelters with a visible burn scar from NPS Staff

Campsite Sites 001-015 #004 — Eight-foot-tall wind shelter with picnic table and secure fo — **Site Sites 001-015 #004** · Eight-foot-tall wind shelter with picnic table and secure foNPS Staff

🔭 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 14 openings at Santa Rosa Island over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 40–57 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

📍 ~103 mi from LA💵 $15/nightTent Only Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing🎥 191K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.8★★★★★233 ratings

5★198

4★32

3★0

2★1

1★2

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

T-Mobile0.9/4

Verizon0.8/4

Sprint retired0.6/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Santa Rosa Island FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Santa Rosa Island?

Santa Rosa Island 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 Rosa Island?

Campsite fees at Santa Rosa Island 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 Rosa Island when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Santa Rosa Island 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 Rosa Island?

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Santa Rosa Island over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 40–57 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 Rosa Island a good campground?

Santa Rosa Island holds an average rating of 4.8/5 from 233 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Santa Rosa Island?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Santa Rosa Island, AT&T rates highest at 1.1 out of 5 from 62 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Santa Rosa Island located?

Santa Rosa Island 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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