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Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
30 sites · $10 · Reservations · No RVs
About Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
Backcountry camping on Santa Rosa Island is currently limited to certain beaches between August 15th and December 31st. Hiking is along the beach and rugged, unsigned (and sometimes unmaintained) dirt roads. The closest beach for camping is 8 miles from the boat/plane drop-off location. Reservations are required ($10 per night-per site). No services are provided.This is primitive, dispersed, backcountry camping. Visitors must backpack to all locations and carry all of their own gear, food and water.
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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
Weather conditions are generally best from August through October, with relatively calm wind and sea conditions and virtually no rain. Backpackers and kayakers should be prepared for strong northwest winds throughout the year, with the possibility of strong east or Santa Ana winds from October through January. The average wind speed is 15 knots, although speeds of 40 to 50 knots are not uncommon. Dense fog is common making chart and compass navigation mandatory.
Trails near camp
- 🥾 South (Wreck) Road 3.7 mi
- 🥾 Lopez Road 3.3 mi
- 🥾 Trancion Road 1.7 mi
- 🥾 Ford Point Road 0.5 mi
- 🥾 Quinn Knob Road 1.3 mi
Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.