Which Channel Islands can you camp on?

Hipcamp staff
A scenic view of Channel Islands National Park

You can camp on four of the eight Channel Islands in California. These islands are part of the Channel Islands National Park and include:

  • Santa Cruz Island - Scorpion Ranch Campground
  • Santa Rosa Island - Water Canyon Campground
  • Anacapa Island - East Anacapa Campground
  • San Miguel Island - Cuyler Harbor Campground

Keep in mind that camping on these islands requires a permit and reservations, which can be made through the Recreation.gov website. Additionally, you must follow the rules and regulations set by the Channel Islands National Park to protect the unique ecosystems found on these islands.

Related questions
Can you stay overnight on the Channel Islands?
Do you need a camping permit for the Channel Islands?
Can you have a campfire on Santa Cruz Island?
How do I get a campsite reservation at Channel Islands National Park?
When should I reserve camping in Channel Islands National Park?
Explore Channel Islands National Park
Hipcamp tent site overlooking the water, surrounded by trees
Best camping near Channel Islands National Park

Hipcamp has the perfect site to match your camping style.

Tent pitched beneath a sprawling oak tree

Camp your way.

No matter how you camp—in a tent, van or rig—with kids or your pup, we got you.
Pickup truck camper parked on a lakeside meadow with mountains behind

Only on Hipcamp.

Explore our collection of over 120,000 sites you won’t find anywhere else.
Host feeding hay to a llama

Find yourself outside.

Browse our comprehensive maps, read real reviews, and book direct with Hipcamp.