Water Canyon Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $15.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 15 total · 15 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 33.9919, -120.0474
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Primitive camping is available (15 sites; $15 per night per site; reservations required). Wind shelter, picnic table, food storage box, toilet, and potable water are provided. Distance from landing to campground is 1.5 miles from the pier and .25 miles from the airstrip.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Water Canyon Campground free?
No. Water Canyon Campground charges $15.00. 15 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Water Canyon Campground?
Water Canyon Campground has 15 sites on record. 15 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Water Canyon Campground?
Santa Rosa Island Campground is only accessible by boat or plane. Visit our island transportation webpage for more information: http://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/island-transportation.htm The hike to the campground is 1.5 miles from the boat landing and .25 miles from the airstrip.
What is the weather like at Water 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.html
Nearby
- SANTA ROSA ISLAND0.1 mi
- SANTA ROSA ISLAND BACKCOUNTRY BEACH CAMPING2.6 mi
- Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping8.3 mi
- SAN MIGUEL ISLAND17.6 mi
- San Miguel Island Campground17.7 mi
- Del Norte Backcountry Campground22.3 mi
- SANTA CRUZ ISLAND DEL NORTE BACKCOUNTRY22.3 mi
- SANTA CRUZ ISLAND SCORPION28.2 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.
