Campground · CA
SANTA ROSA ISLAND
CA · Channel Islands National Park
Booking is hardest here in April (7/10) and easiest in June (5/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (April), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 15 tent-only sites
Activities: WATER SPORTS, PICNICKING, HIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BOATING, FISHING, GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, INFORMATION SITE, PHOTOGRAPHY, RANGER STATION, SEA KAYAKING, SNORKELING, SWIMMING, WATER ACCESS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, SAILING, WILDERNESS, BIRDING