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
- San Miguel Island Campground — Year round · 18 sites · $15 · 493 ft · reserve
- Santa Barbara Island Campground — Year round · 20 sites · $15 · 163 ft · reserve
- Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping — August 15 to December 31 · 33 sites · $10 · reserve
- Santa Cruz Island Scorpion Canyon Campground — Year-round · 31 sites · $15–$40 · 20 ft · reserve
- Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry Campground — Year-round · 8 sites · $15 · 693 ft · reserve
- Santa Rosa Island Campground — Year-round · 15 sites · $15 · 119 ft · reserve
- Anacapa Island Campground — Year round · 14 sites · $15 · 202 ft · reserve
Top trails
- Cavern Point Loop Trail — 2.0 mi loop
- Smugglers Road, Scorpion Canyon and Potato Harbor — 7.8 mi loop
- Torrey Pines Trail — 6.0 mi loop
- Inspiration Point Trail — 1.5 mi out & back
- Water Canyon Trail — 3.5 mi out & back
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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