Site SW10, Loop Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping
Channel Islands National Park | Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
Type: TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC
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Site Details
- Campfire Allowed: No
- Capacity/Size Rating: Single
- Max Num of People: 4
- Pets Allowed: No
- Proximity to Water: Island,
- Checkin Time: 11:00 AM
- Checkout Time: 11:00 AM
- Min Num of People: 1
- Site Access: Hike-In
Permitted Equipment
- Tent
Driveway Details
- Is Equipment Mandatory: Yes
Need to Know
- Reservations Required: Advance reservations are mandatory. There are no walk-ups. Ten groups per night, per quadrant. Max 4 campers per group.
- Transportation to the Island: You must arrange transportation to Santa Rosa Island before making a campsite reservation. Please read "Getting Here."
- Bring Extra Supplies: Bring supplies and food for an extra day in case the boats or planes are unable to pick up campers due to weather conditions.
- Backpack to Beach Camping Areas: Visitors must backpack to their dispersed campsite and must carry their own gear, food and water.
- Check-in: Check-in with a ranger on arrival for an on-site orientation. Bring your confirmation email with you.
- Water & Water Treatment: The park recommends carrying one gallon of water per person per day. Potable water is available in the Water Canyon (frontcountry) campground. Outside the Water Canyon campground, water sources may be unreliable or contaminated. Please read the water and water treatment information under "Facilities."
- Camp Only on Beaches: Camping is prohibited in any other areas, including coastal bluffs. Please read the additional details under "Facilities.”
- Proper food and trash storage is required. Pack In, Pack Out: Recommend hard-sided container (i.e., bear canister) to further protect food/garbage from animals. Visitors are required to pack out what they pack in, including garbage and human waste in the backcountry. "Waste bags" are available from outdoor suppliers. Strain or separate food particles from cooking water and pack them out. Scatter the gray water 200 ft. from water sources and camps.
- No Campfires or Smoking: No campfires or charcoal fires. Only enclosed gas camp stoves. Smoking is only allowed on beach area at Bechers Bay.
- Hantavirus: Avoid contact with deer mice. Hantavirius has been found in island deer mice.
- Prohibited Items: Do not bring 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, or single-use plastic grocery bags.
- Fishing. No fishing in marine reserves. California fishing license and ocean enhancement sticker required to fish outside marine reserves.
- Watersports. Due to the strong, persistent wind, swimming, snorkeling, diving, and kayaking are limited and recommended for the experienced visitor only. 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.
- Important Closures. Visitors are required to be aware of island closures. Please read "Island Closures".
- Additional Information. Please visit Backcountry Beach Camping: Santa Rosa Island on the Channel Islands National Park website for more information.
