Site 003, Loop BACKCOUNTRY AREA

Channel Islands National Park | Santa Cruz Del Norte Backcountry

Type: TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

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Site Details

• Campfire Allowed: No
• Checkin Time: 12:00 PM
• Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
• Hike In Distance to Site: 18480
• Min Num of People: 1
• Site Access: Hike-In
• Capacity/Size Rating: Single
• Max Num of People: 4
• Pets Allowed: No
• Proximity to Water: Island

Permitted Equipment

• Tent

Driveway Details

• Is Equipment Mandatory: Yes
• Max Num of Vehicles: 0
• Min Num of Vehicles: 0

Need to Know

• • Santa Cruz Island may only be reached by boat. Visitors are required to arrange boat transportation to the island before reserving a campsite. Contact the park's authorized concessioner Island Packers or use your own private boat.
  • Due to difficult weather and rugged terrain, backcountry camping is an arduous endeavor and should be undertaken only by experience, well-conditioned backpackers.
  • Camping reservations are required prior to arriving on the island. There are NO walk-ups at this facility.
  • There are 4 individual campsites. Max 4 people per site.
  • This is a backcountry campground that requires a 3.5-mile moderate to strenuous hike. You must carry all your gear, including water.
  • Upon arrival, meet ranger at beach, landing dock or campground. However, park staff is not always available on the island. Please have confirmation letter, receipt, or campsite number with you.
  • Primitive camping. Tent camping only, no electricity/water/sewer site hook-ups at this campground. Bring low profile tents and extra food for weather delays. Partial shade from trees. Picnic table, food storage box, and pit toilet (bring your own toilet paper) provided. No stores or services. Must bring your own water.
  • Quiet time is enforced at 10:00 pm.
  • Proper food and trash storage is required. Food/Trash storage lockers are provided at each site. Recommend hard-sided container (i.e. action packer) to further protect food/garbage from animals.
  • Visitors are required to pack out what they pack in, including garbage.
  • No campfires or charcoal fires. Only enclosed gas camp stoves are allowed.
  • Smoking is only allowed on beach areas at Scorpion, Smugglers, and Prisoners Harbors.
  • Avoid contact with deer mice. Hantavirus has been found in island deer mice. For more information visit: https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/hantavirus.htm.
  • To help prevent the introduction of nonnative species the following items may not be brought to the park: pets; live or potted plants; soil; cut flowers; firewood or any untreated, unfinished wood (including hiking sticks); corrugated boxes; tools or equipment with attached soil; motorized vehicles; bicycles; and single-use plastic grocery bags.
  • No fishing in marine reserves. California fishing license and ocean enhancement sticker required to fish outside marine reserves.
  • Kayakers: ocean conditions can rapidly change, requiring expert abilities. Ocean kayaking is an inherently dangerous activity. Always check weather and do not kayak beyond your experience level.

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