Anacapa Island Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $15.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 7 total · 7 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 34.0143, -119.3678
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Primitive camping is available (seven sites; $15 per night per site; reservations required). Picnic table, food storage box, and pit toilet are provided. No water is available. Distance from landing to campground is one-half mile and includes a 157-stair climb. WARNING: Western gulls nest on Anacapa Island From April through mid-August. During this time, visitors will encounter seabird rookery conditions: guano, strong odor, constant noise, bird carcasses, and birds protecting their territory.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Anacapa Island Campground free?
No. Anacapa Island Campground charges $15.00. 7 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Anacapa Island Campground?
Anacapa Island Campground has 7 sites on record. 7 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Anacapa Island Campground?
Anacapa Island Campground is only accessible by boat. Visit our island transportation webpage for more information: http://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/island-transportation.htm The hike to the campground is 157 stairs and .5 miles from the boat landing.
What is the weather like at Anacapa Island Campground?
Campers should be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. Sturdy, low-profile tents, stakes, and line for securing tents to ground or table. Fog can occur on the islands during any season producing cool, damp conditions. There are no trees or shade on Anacapa. Overexposure to the wind and sun can be a serious problem. Visitors are advised to bring supplies for an extra day in case boats are unable to pick up campers due to sea conditions. Current weather: http://channelislands.noaa.gov/news/kiosk.html
Nearby
- ANACAPA ISLAND0.0 mi
- Scorpion Canyon Campground11.3 mi
- SANTA CRUZ ISLAND SCORPION11.4 mi
- SANTA CRUZ ISLAND DEL NORTE BACKCOUNTRY16.8 mi
- Del Norte Backcountry Campground16.8 mi
- CIRCLE X RANCH GROUP CAMPGROUND25.6 mi
- Circle X Ranch Campground - CLOSED26.2 mi
- WHEELER GORGE34.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
