
Photo: NPS Staff
About this campground
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.
Around here
Around Santa Rosa Island
15 campsites at their real positions. Tap a site for its hookups and rig length.
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- Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping2.6 mi · Federal campground · National Park Service · 33 sites · Waterfront sites
- San Miguel Island17.6 mi · Federal campground · National Park Service · 18 sites
- Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor21 mi · Federal campground · National Park Service · 7 sites
- Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry22.3 mi · Federal campground · National Park Service · 8 sites
- Santa Rosa Island Visitor Contact Station1.1 mi · Visitor center · National Park Service · Channel Islands National Park
- Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary6.5 mi to center · Recreation area · NOAA
- Channel Islands National Park7.8 mi to center · Recreation area · National Park Service
- San Miguel Island Ranger and Visitor Contact Station17.7 mi · Visitor center · National Park Service · Channel Islands National Park
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Public land: USGS PAD-US
Sites and hookups
- Campsites
- 15
- Sites by type
- 15 tent
- Walk-in sites
- 15
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Campfires
- Not allowed
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov
Amenities
- Flush toilets
- Drinking water
- Water access
- Food storage lockers


