Channel Islands National Park Guide

Location:

California

Entrance Fee:

There is no fee to enter the park.

Park Entry Reservations:

Reservations are required for boat access to the islands. More information can be found on the National Park Service's website.

Visitor Centers:

If you're a park passport stamp collector, be sure to visit all of these!

  • Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center
  • Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center
  • Visitor center on Santa Barbara Island
  • Visitor center on Anacapa Island
  • Visitor center on Santa Cruz Island

Camping:

Channel Islands National Park has one established campground on each of the five islands.

  • Santa Barbara Island
  • Anacapa Island
  • Santa Cruz Island (Scorpion Canyon)
  • Santa Rosa Island (Water Canyon)
  • San Miguel Island

While we update this park guide regularly, the National Park Service's website will have the most up-to-date information on Channel Islands National Park.