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The best cabin rentals in Channel Islands National Park, CA
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Set sail for one of the five wildlife-filled islands that make up this offshore park.
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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Channel Islands National Park adventure.
Top-rated campsites near Channel Islands National Park
The Tack Room at El Capitan Ranch
1. The Tack Room at El Capitan Ranch
34mi from Channel Islands National Park · 1 site
Be entranced by a magical Pacific sunset from the private deck of this serene and completely secluded cottage overlooking the pristine Gaviota Coast, halfway between Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley.
The Tack Room is in close proximity to wine tasting, sightseeing, hiking, and beautiful beaches. This land was formerly part of the Chumash tribal range.
The Tack Room offers a rare opportunity to slow down and take in the world around you—contemplate the stars at night and watch soaring raptors by day. Feel at ease with 24-hour on-site security.
Enjoy the graceful swallows of Capistrano as they nurture their young from April 1 through August 1 before flying back to Mexico.
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Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground
2. Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground
46mi from Channel Islands National Park · 333 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
With a s’more in your hand and a brand new friend at your side, you might not remember all the things that inspired you to visit Flying Flags in the first place. Like the fact that it’s surrounded by miles and miles of lush, Central Coast vineyards. Or the fact that it’s just down the road from an outrageously charming ostrich refuge. Or the fact that it’s on the edge of the village of Buellton—the home of split pea soup. Because when you’re at Flying Flags, you’ll see that these grounds create a village in themselves.
Here, poolside cabanas keep families cool late into the afternoon. And expertly groomed bocce courts host brackets late into the evening. Front porches foster interactions between neighbors. And fire pits tend to spark a few stories among them too. Sure, the beauty of this place is more than enough to inspire you to come for a vacation. But the beauty of our community is what just might inspire you to come back.
At Flying Flags, we’ve built our grounds to help you find fun around every corner. Our playground and splash zone bring kids and kids at heart together from all corners of the property. Our bocce ball courts host some seriously impressive brackets. And our pools see more cannonballs and Marco Polo calls than we can count. But we also know that all that fun can wear you out. So we offer some enticing relaxation stations too. Like poolside cabanas and loungers. Or gather around our fully furnished gas-powered fire pits. And be sure to check out the simply stunning watering hole at our sister property next door: Sideways Inn and Lounge. With our complimentary Wi-Fi, you can stay connected whenever you want to. And with our general store and laundry facilities, you can stock up and clean up whenever you need to. From supplying communal yard games to scheduling incredible food trucks, we go to great lengths to ensure that you don’t have to go anywhere at all.
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Lisa S.’s Land
3. Lisa S.’s Land
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46mi from Channel Islands National Park · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging
This is Glamping at its best! We have two cabins that have kitchens with mini frig, microwaves and sinks. Complimentary coffee and tea as well. Very comfortable queen beds. Each cabin has a living room and table area along with gas fireplaces inside and A/C. Outdoor courtyard area with firepit, picnic tables and string lights to enjoy the days or evenings.
Each cabin sleeps two but both can be rented to sleep four. Both cabins are historic to the area.
All of this is in the center of the Santa Ynez valley close to Los Olivos , Santa Ynez and Solvang.
Wine tasting, bike riding and hiking. Great restaurants and wineries within walking distance.
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SFR Jalama
4. SFR Jalama
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49mi from Channel Islands National Park · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
167 acre ranch in Northern Santa Barbara County. 15 minutes from the beach at Jalama. 10-30 minutes from wineries in Lompoc and Santa Ynez Valley. Swimming (at your own risk) in the pond with beach entry, hiking, golf green and more. Camp by the pond or rent the ranch for a family reunion. Circle bar, Santa Maria grill, solo stove (wind permitting) for use. Restroom facilities and stage.
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Jalama Beach County Park
5. Jalama Beach County Park
49mi from Channel Islands National Park
Escape to the rugged beauty of Jalama Beach County Park, a peaceful beachfront campground along California’s scenic coast. Camp near rolling dunes and ocean views while enjoying surfing, fishing, whale watching, hiking, and stunning sunsets. Amenities include hot showers, a general store, playground, dog-friendly campsites, and the famous Jalama Burger Grill.
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Sophie
3 weeks ago
With pets
This was our very first HipCamp experience. We had been road tripping for our pup's 11th birthday and we stayed one night. We absolutely LOVE the rustic architecture of the cabin (and the deco) and especially the garden (the pictures on the app don't do it justice). We arrived shortly after check-in time to rest under the shade of the trees/plants selection. We loved learning about the history of the cabin.
We unfortunately have to point few things about this hipcamp.
* The entrance of the property, even though it says in the directions to be "in front of" was hard to see from the road: no signs, no number, dirt entrance doesn't indicate it is the actually alley to take. We thought we were at a wrong address.
* The rentals on the app seem to indicate 2 cabins only but there is a RV next to cabin 2 + a main house + another unit which we had no idea if they were rentals or not.
* Quiet time of 10 pm was not respected by the other guests which we found out we had at 1.30 am when they came back and made loud noises (cabin 1 + RV). When you are staying for 1 night and road tripping, sleeping is important. Quiet time is indicated on a sheet of paper in the kitchenette only, which people might not read.
* Cabin is located next to a major road that gives you access to downtown easily but that means you hear traffic.
* A pet fee is also requested to be left in the cabin prior to your departure but not indicated on the app. We understand for long stay but not for one night.
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John
August 2026
With pets
I stayed in a cabin. It was rustic, beautiful, quiet, and tastefully put together.
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Ryan
August 2026
1 night at Lisa S.’s Land
Beautiful unique rustic simple perfect spot. The simplicity to the layout makes it a comfortable experience. I highly recommend this sopt. Couldn’t have been more perfect!
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Jenny
July 2026
2 nights at Lisa S.’s Land
This was my 4th time I think staying at Lisa's Land. I love it there. It is close to town but gives a more authentic feel of staying in Los Olivos.
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Rachel
June 2026
1 night at Lisa S.’s Land
We loved staying in Lisa's cozy, charmning cabin. We really appreciated the note regarding the history of the land and cabin left on the wall. The cabine had a great amount of amenities, includes a towel warmer, robes, French press and a filtered picture of water. The fireplace was easy to use and worked very well. The shared outside space was serene, with a working water feature and plenty of seating.
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Leah
April 2026
1 night at Lisa S.’s Land
This was an incredibly special spot to stay. I will absolutely be returning. Beautiful property with amazing amenities just a stones throw from great coffee and fresh bread. What a gem
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Travis
March 2026
1 night at Lisa S.’s Land
What a cute little spot. Central location to the quant towns nearby. Very cozy, had everything we needed!
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Tommy
March 2026
With pets
Cool little place. We stayed in the cabin and it was very rustic with charm.
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Ari
March 2026
With pets
Excellent! Loved it. Will definitely book again. The outdoor space is amazing. The owner has a cute dog.
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Julian
February 2026
With pets
The spot was really really nice and comfortable very affordable and perfect for me my gf and our dog. Only thing was it got pretty cold at night and the heater by the bed didn’t really work. The walls are also a bit thin noise wise but other than that it was absolutely beautiful, we had such a blast and the cabin has a cozy western vibe we were super close to solvang and the beach. Would love to return and visit again !
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Anezka
February 2026
With pets
I absolutely loved staying in the cabin. Booked last minute and everything was clean and ready upon arrival. The cabin is 'rustic' meaning not fully insulated from weather and sound but it comes equipped w heaters, ac and even a noise machine to block out outside sound. Bed was comfortable with plenty of extra blankets for the chilly nights and fans to use during the warmer daytime. The only hiccup I had was that the wifi was not working and it was in a dead zone for my cell. Host was immediately responsive but I was never able to get the wifi to work. Town is less then 5 minutes away so I decided to just go without during most of my stay but if this is a deal breaker for you its good to know. Overall its a delightful alternative to pricey hotels in the area or to camping w less amenities and we will definitely be back again next time we are in the area.
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Camille
September 2025
With pets
The cabin is very cute - shabby chic decor with a rustic touch. The bed was very comfortable and the place was clean. We had a great time!
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Melissa
September 2025
With pets
Cabin 2 was very charming, clean, and peaceful. The instructions were clear and easy. The location was perfect! A short 5-10 minute drive to Solvang and Los Olivos. I would stay here again. 👍🏼
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Eliot
August 2025
With kids
Fantastic old cabin, full of charm on a stunning property! The cabin had everything we needed for one night, the location is within a wonderful distance to Solvang, and the backyard was spectacular.
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stacy
August 2025
With pets
We absolutely loved our stay at Lisa’s country cabin!! So cute and cosy and even better than the photos. A peaceful get away
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Kyle
April 2025
2 nights at Lisa S.’s Land
We had a good time. The location is great. Close to the road, but road noise is not too bad. Would come back for sure!
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Bonnie
February 2025
Weekend Trip to Lisa S.’s Land
We loved our little staycation without kids and I was pleasantly surprised as how much bigger cabin 1 was compared to pictures.
We started our trip spending time in Los Olivos. We walked to Bobs Well Bread in the morning and took yoga at Old Oak Meadow yoga 5 minutes away. It was a great central location for everything we wanted to do. I didn’t use the little sound machine that was provided but very much appreciated it was there since I’m a light sleeper.
We would love to return someday!
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Lauren
November 2024
Weekend Trip to Lisa S.’s Land
What a fantastic find!! Perfect place to stay while exploring wine country. The cottage was super cute, cozy and well appointed with amenities. Outdoors had serval seating options with a tranquil fountain for a chill vibe. Close to great restaurants and a fantastic bakery around the corner. I look forward to coming back and have already recommended Lisa’s place. Enjoy your stay!!
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Grace
October 2024
2 nights at Lisa S.’s Land
We loved everything about our stay! Would definitely recommend. Tons of intention has been put into these cabins and the land to be the most relaxing and comfortable experience. We loved exploring the surrounding areas.
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Lisa
October 2024
With pets
Beautiful property and a cozy cabin. Pet friendly and relaxing 👍👍
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Reviews for Channel Islands National Park Campgrounds
97%
107 ratings · 62 reviews
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· August 2026
Scuba trip is absolutely the way to visit
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· July 2026
What an amazing, secluded park! Had a wonderful day hiking around Santa Cruz Island - and saw an adorable island fox!
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· June 2026
Amazing views! Went in October and the weather was perfect!
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· June 2026
Moderate hikes with decent views.
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· April 2026
Truly one of the special places and one of the great things about living in Los Angeles is access to Channel Islands. We have kayaked through the caverns and rocky coastline and camped on the islands many times. Try worth a visit.
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· April 2026
Watchout for ticks, otherwise beautiful, quite, and amazing views of the stars.
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· March 2026
Cool kayaking
We took ferry over to kayak. Kayaking was nice although we got stuck w a group who didn't know how would be better if you could just rent the boats. Limited access.
Ferry trip back saw several dolphins and breaching whales.
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· October 2025
I went on a day trip with two of my friends and we all loved it. We spent the morning kayaking and exploring sea caves. We saw so much wildlife in just a short amount of time. Need to go back!
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· October 2025
Camped at Del Norte campground 1 night. Such an underrated park, and one of my best experiences at national parks. Stunning views and solitude.
About the campground: the trail uphill is rough. Little shade and you're carrying your water. But it doesn't take the whole day and you get time to enjoy the place up there.
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· September 2025
Channel Islands Trip
The ferry trip is well worth it for the views, historic sites, and unique flora and fauna.
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· September 2025
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Anacapa Island Campground
Easy walk to campground. Pretty smelly island but beautiful views
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· September 2025
Highly recommend the kayak & snorkel with Santa Barbara Adventure Company 🛶🤿
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· September 2025
Kayaking around island was highlight!
An amazing experience, but read all the website so you understand what is involved. A wallk from the boat to the campground feels like a slog with all the provisions. But night skies are gorgeous, and the hiking and kayaking were great. Totally worth it.
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· August 2025
See island fox!
There are a few islands to choose from, we visited the Santa Cruz Island. You take the Island Packers ferry to and from the island. Once you arrive, you walk from the pier to the mainland where there are benches and picnic tables to eat. You can walk and hike around at your leisure. We went for a day trip, so make sure to bring a watch to keep track of time so you can make it to the ferry before departure. They also have camping options too. Its pretty limited as far as hiking and activities goes, but it was a cool experience and we’d visit another one of the islands. You can see cute island fox running around and on the picnic tables. Leave no trace so the fox don’t get to it!
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· August 2025
Don’t go during bird nesting season. Otherwise, amazing.
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· July 2025
Gorgeous and primitive
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· July 2025
Hot but amazing!
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· June 2025
Camped on a boat anchored in the bay. Great snorkeling and fishing
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· June 2025
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· June 2025
Anacapa Island
Had a wonderful day on Anacapa Island. The views were beautiful but the birds were loud.
The ride over to the island we enjoyed so many dolphins, whales and birds. It was a perfect trip.
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· June 2025
Took Island Packers out to East Anacapa Island. They stopped so we could see humpback whales and sea lions. Definitely worth the boat ride out there!
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· May 2025
Must See
Gorgeous place!
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· May 2025
We live in Channel Islands Harbor and take a sail out to the islands every opportunity we get. We love where we live!
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· May 2025
Pretty!
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· May 2025
My grandfather took me here in 2013 and I am so grateful he did. California's least visited national park!
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· May 2025
thank you Island Packers for the lovely trip over! the pelican hike was great, and the island foxes are just adorable!
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· May 2025
Enjoyed two humpbacks on the boat ride back.
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· May 2025
Not a lot to do if you have any physical limitations. Hailee recommend a boat tour.
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· May 2025
Not a lot to do if you have physical disabilities. The boat ride is fun.
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