Scorpion Canyon Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $15.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 31 total · 31 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 34.0480, -119.5611
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Primitive camping is available (25 individual sites at $15 per night-per site and 6 group sites at $40 per night-per site; reservations required). Picnic table, food storage box, potable water, and pit toilet are provided. Distance from landing to campground is one-half mile.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Scorpion Canyon Campground free?
No. Scorpion Canyon Campground charges $15.00. 31 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Scorpion Canyon Campground?
Scorpion Canyon Campground has 31 sites on record. 31 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Scorpion Canyon Campground?
Santa Cruz Island Scorpion Canyon 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 .5 miles from the boat landing.
What is the weather like at Scorpion Canyon 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. 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.h
Nearby
- SANTA CRUZ ISLAND SCORPION0.0 mi
- Del Norte Backcountry Campground6.2 mi
- SANTA CRUZ ISLAND DEL NORTE BACKCOUNTRY6.2 mi
- Anacapa Island Campground11.3 mi
- ANACAPA ISLAND11.3 mi
- Water Canyon Campground28.2 mi
- SANTA ROSA ISLAND28.2 mi
- SANTA ROSA ISLAND BACKCOUNTRY BEACH CAMPING30.7 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.
