San Miguel Island Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $15.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- January 1 to December 31
- Sites
- 9 total · 9 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 34.0408, -120.3495
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Primitive camping is available (nine sites; $15 per night per site; reservations required). Wind shelter, picnic table, food storage box, and pit toilet are provided. No water is available. Distance from landing to campground is one mile up a steep canyon (400 ft. climb).
From the managing agency.Official page
Is San Miguel Island Campground free?
No. San Miguel Island Campground charges $15.00. 9 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to San Miguel Island Campground?
San Miguel Island Campground has 9 sites on record. 9 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is San Miguel Island Campground open?
The season on record runs January 1 to December 31. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to San Miguel Island Campground?
San Miguel 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 1 mile (steep, uphill) from the boat landing.
What is the weather like at San Miguel Island Campground?
Campers should be prepared for a variety of weather conditions, including strong winds and cool, damp fog. Sturdy, low-profile tents, stakes, and line for securing tents to ground or table. There are no trees or shade. 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
- SAN MIGUEL ISLAND0.0 mi
- SANTA ROSA ISLAND BACKCOUNTRY BEACH CAMPING15.5 mi
- Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping17.2 mi
- SANTA ROSA ISLAND17.6 mi
- Water Canyon Campground17.7 mi
- Del Norte Backcountry Campground39.6 mi
- SANTA CRUZ ISLAND DEL NORTE BACKCOUNTRY39.6 mi
- SANTA CRUZ ISLAND SCORPION45.2 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.
