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Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping

Channel Islands National Park

🏕️ CampgroundSanta Barbara CoastCalifornia⭐ 4.8 (36)
Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Wed Sep 16–Sat Sep 19
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💡 In short

Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping in California has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 16–Sat Sep 19. 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
Wed Sep 16 – Sat Sep 193 nightsbook these dates →sites Northwest Quadr… #Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, Southwest Quadr… #Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Northwest Quadr… #Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, Southwest Quadr… #Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping

📷 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 Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping #Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping — Coastline with sandy beach and low bluffs.
Site Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping #Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping · Coastline with sandy beach and low bluffs.Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com
Campsite Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping #Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping — Coastline with sandy beach and low bluffs.
Site Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping #Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping · Coastline with sandy beach and low bluffs.Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com
Campsite Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping #Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping — Coastline with sandy beach and low bluffs.
Site Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping #Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping · Coastline with sandy beach and low bluffs.Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com
Campsite Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping #Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping — Coastline with sandy beach and low bluffs
Site Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping #Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping · Coastline with sandy beach and low bluffsTim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com

🔭 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.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~106 mi from LA💵 $10/nightTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎥 121K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.8★★★★★36 ratings
5★32
4★1
3★2
2★0
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile1.0/4
AT&T0.9/4
Verizon0.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping?

Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping 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 Backcountry Beach Camping?

Campsite fees at Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping run about $10/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 Backcountry Beach Camping when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping 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.

Is Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping a good campground?

Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping holds an average rating of 4.8/5 from 36 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping, T-Mobile rates highest at 1.0 out of 5 from 8 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping located?

Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping 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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