Channel Islands
California · National Park
Channel Islands National Park is a stunning natural area comprising five islands off the coast of California, known for its unique wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and rich marine ecosystems.
Campgrounds
- Anacapa Island Campground — Year round · 14 sites · $15 · 202 ft · Primitive · Boat-in · reserve
- San Miguel Island Campground — Year round · 18 sites · $15 · 493 ft · Primitive · Boat-in · reserve
- Santa Barbara Island Campground — Year round · 20 sites · $15 · 163 ft · Primitive · Boat-in · reserve
- Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry Campground — Year-round · 8 sites · $15 · 693 ft · Primitive · Boat-in · reserve
- Santa Cruz Island Scorpion Canyon Campground — Year-round · 31 sites · $15–$40 · 20 ft · Primitive · Boat-in · reserve
- Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping — August 15 to December 31 · 33 sites · $10 · Dispersed · Boat-in · reserve
- Santa Rosa Island Campground — Year-round · 15 sites · $15 · 119 ft · Primitive · Boat-in · reserve
Top trails
- Cavern Point Loop Trail — 2.0 mi · 267 ft gain · 48m · Loop
- Smugglers Road, Scorpion Canyon and Potato Harbor — 7.8 mi · 1,497 ft gain · 3h 21m · Loop · Moderate
- Torrey Pines Trail — 6.0 mi · Loop
- Inspiration Point Trail — 1.5 mi · 61 ft gain · 32m · Out & back
- Water Canyon Trail — 3.5 mi · Out & back
More trails here: Montañon Ridge Loop, Smugglers Cove, Del Norte Camp via Del Norte Trail, Point Bennett Trail, Cardwell Point Trail, Cavern Point via Scorpion Canyon, Scorpion Canyon Loop Trail, Torrey Pines via East Point and Torrey Pines Trail, Potato Harbor, Coche Point, Harris Point Trail, Signal Peak Loop, Pelican Bay Trail, Monanon Ridge, East Anacapa Island Trail, Cherry Canyon Trail, Arch Point Loop Trail, North Bluff Trail, Lobo Canyon Trail, Skunk Point Trail, High Mount, Los Pinos del Sur, Cuyler Harbor Beach, Yellowbanks Trail, Bechers Bay Coastal Trail, Eagle Ridge Trail, Cathedral Cove, Oil Well, Cypress Grove, San Miguel Campground Trail, Cave Canyon Nature Trail, Elephant Seal Cove Loop Trail, Montanon, Del Norte Trail, Canyon Trail.
Visiting
Fees — Island Packers Round-trip to Santa Cruz (Day Visitor): $66, Island Packers Round-trip to Santa Cruz (Camper): $87.
No dogs. Phone: (805) 658-5730.
Facilities: 1 parking area, 21 restrooms, drinking water, 1 picnic areas, a visitor center.
Typical weather
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 49°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 49°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 50°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 50°F | 0.7 in |
| May | 58°F | 52°F | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 60°F | 55°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 63°F | 57°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 64°F | 58°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 64°F | 58°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 57°F | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 53°F | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 50°F | 2.1 in |
Top spots
- Arch Rock — POI
- Point Bennett — POI
- Painted Cave — POI
- Torrey Pine Grove — POI
- Inspiration Point — POI
- Potato Harbor — POI
- Cavern Point — POI
- Anacapa Island Lighthouse — POI
- Caliche Forest — POI
- Cuyler Harbor — POI
Coordinates: 34.0150, -119.7516. Official website.
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