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SANTA ROSA ISLAND

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The 10 most popular campsites at SANTA ROSA ISLAND

Booked on virtually every weekend during peak season (Jun–Aug). They reserve months ahead and rebook within minutes when cancelled — set up an alert and we'll email you the moment one opens.

Site 015

Best here

Ranked #1 of 16

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 5 · Waterfront

Site 005

Standout

Ranked #2 of 16

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 5 · Waterfront

Site 014

Standout

Ranked #2 of 16

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 5 · Waterfront

Site 012

Standout

Ranked #4 of 16

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 5 · Waterfront

Site 007

Standout

Ranked #4 of 16

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 5 · Waterfront

Site 002

Standout

Ranked #6 of 16

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 5 · Waterfront

Site 008

Decent

Ranked #7 of 16

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 5 · Waterfront

Site 004

Decent

Ranked #7 of 16

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 5 · Waterfront

Site 013

Decent

Ranked #7 of 16

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 5 · Waterfront

Site 006

Decent

Ranked #10 of 16

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 5 · Waterfront

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About this park

Santa Rosa has a landscape of remarkable contrasts. High mountains with deeply cut canyons give way to gently rolling grass-covered hills, extensive beaches and coastal wetlands. The altitude ranges from sea level to 1,589 feet.

Recreation
Several trails and roads traverse the island, providing visitors with spectacular hiking opportunities, including the relatively flat route to Water Canyon Beach to the rugged, mountainous path to Black Mountain. Due to the strong, persistent wind, swimming, snorkeling, diving and kayaking are limited and recommended for the experienced visitor only. Despite the wind, Santa Rosa Island offers exceptional beach walking on white sand beaches. Access to one of the best beaches, Water Canyon Beach, is just over a mile from the pier in Bechers Bay and just down canyon from the campground. Beach access is also available near the pier. No fishing is allowed within the marine reserves located around the island. Fishing is allowed outside of these areas. For more information about recreational activities in the park, visit https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/index.htm .

Nearby
Good tidepooling spots are located within Bechers Bay, including just east of the pier, the east end of Southeast Anchorage, and near East Point. A short hike from the campground is the Santa Rosa Island Torrey pine grove. This pine is considered one of the rarest pines in the world-the last enduring members of a once widespread Pleistocene forest. Near the pier, visitors can see buildings and equipment of the historic Vail and Vickers ranch. Access to a highly recommended beach, Water Canyon Beach, is just over a mile from the Bechers Bay pier. The sandy beach lies on the northeastern shore of the island. Bechers Bay is a destination in itself, with buildings and equipment at the historic Vail and Vickers ranch.