Campground · CA
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND SCORPION
CA · Channel Islands National Park
Booking is hardest here in July (7/10) and easiest in January (5/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (July), arrivals are lightest on Thursday — 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
- 31 tent-only sites
Activities: HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, INFORMATION SITE, SWIMMING, VISITOR CENTER, WATER ACCESS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WHALE WATCHING, BEACHCOMBING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SAILING, SCUBA DIVING, SEA KAYAKING, SNORKELING, WILDERNESS, WATER SPORTS, PICNICKING, HIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BOATING, BIRDING, EVENING PROGRAMS, FISHING, GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS