Santa Barbara Island Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $15.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 10 total · 10 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 33.4800, -119.0295
- 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-quarter mile and includes a steep climb.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Santa Barbara Island Campground free?
No. Santa Barbara Island Campground charges $15.00. 10 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Santa Barbara Island Campground?
Santa Barbara Island Campground has 10 sites on record. 10 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Santa Barbara Island Campground?
Santa Barbara 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 .25 miles (steep, uphill) from the boat landing.
What is the weather like at Santa Barbara 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 during any season producing cool, damp conditions. There are no trees or shade on Santa Barbara Island. 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
What are the rules at Santa Barbara Island Campground?
http://www.nps.gov/chis/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm
Nearby
- SANTA BARBARA ISLAND0.0 mi
- ANACAPA ISLAND41.7 mi
- Anacapa Island Campground41.7 mi
- CIRCLE X RANCH GROUP CAMPGROUND43.7 mi
- Circle X Ranch Campground - CLOSED43.9 mi
- Scorpion Canyon Campground49.7 mi
- SANTA CRUZ ISLAND SCORPION49.7 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.
