CaliforniaChannel Islands National Park

Santa Rosa Island

Tucked away in a canyon to protect visitors from strong northwest winds, Water Canyon Campground offers exceptional island views, access to spectacular hiking opportunities and a nearby white sand beach. Located 40 nautical miles from the Channel Islands National Park visitor center in Ventura, Santa Rosa is the second largest island in California at approximately 53,000 acres in size.

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In this field guide15 site records · Sites 001-015
Source snapshotSep 21, 2026
Land managerNational Park Service
Official facilityRecreation.gov · 232497

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001Sites 001-015TENT ONLY NONELECTRICReview in setup checkerHike-InNot publishedvehicle onlyNot publishedtrailer onlyNot publishedParking surface onlyNot publishedNot publishedNot published
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015Sites 001-015TENT ONLY NONELECTRICReview in setup checkerHike-InNot publishedvehicle onlyNot publishedtrailer onlyNot publishedParking surface onlyNot publishedNot publishedNot published

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Published address
1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA, 93001
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33.99105, -120.0481472Campground location, not individual site coordinates.
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