Photo: Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com← Channel Islands National Park · Camping
Del Norte Backcountry Campground
4 sites · $15 · Reservations · No RVs
About Del Norte Backcountry
The Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry Campground is currently the only backcountry campground on Santa Cruz Island. The hike to the campground is 3.5 miles from Prisoners Harbor and 12 miles from Scorpion Anchorage. It has four primitive campsites (four persons per site) and users must camp within these designated sites.Reservations are required ($15 per night-per site). A picnic table, food storage box, and pit-style toilet are provided (campers must bring their own toilet paper).
Photos
Campsites
Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.
Conditions at camp
🌤️ Forecast
🔥 Wildfires nearby
No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅
🗓️ Typical weather
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
Rules
The protection and preservation of your park's biological and cultural resources is the mission of the National Park Service. By following the regulations and guidelines listed below, you can help protect these rare and unique treasures for future generations to enjoy. For a more complete description please visit Laws and Policies and Leave No Trace. Regulations: -Backcountry camping is allowed only at the Del Norte site. -Store all food in animal- and bird-proof containers. -Pack out all trash. -No fires are allowed Guidelines: -Strain or separate food particles from cooking water and pack them out. Scatter the gray water 200 ft. from water sources and camps. -Minimize soap use to keep the backcountry free of chemicals. If washing with soap, rinse 200 ft. from water sources. -Do not damage live trees, plants, and other living things. It is not permitted to chop or nail trees, harvest or trample plants.
Trails near camp
- 🥾 Del Norte Road 0.1 mi
- 🥾 Del Norte Trail 3 mi
- 🥾 Eagle Ridge Trail 0.9 mi
- 🥾 Del Norte-Montanon 1.2 mi
- 🥾 Pelican Bay Trail 2.2 mi
- 🥾 Los Pinos del Sur 1.1 mi
- 🥾 China Pines Road 1 mi
- 🥾 Monanon Ridge 2.2 mi
- 🥾 Montanon 0.7 mi
- 🥾 Coche Point 2.7 mi
Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.