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Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping Campground opening date & reservations

Reserve on Recreation.gov

Managed by
National Park Service: Channel Islands National Park
State
California
Opens
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Closes
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Open now
Yes: Recreation.gov shows bookable or reserved nights every day from Oct 18, 2026 through Nov 30, 2026 (calendar). No closing date has been published.
Season notes
Recreation.gov: Backcountry Beach Camping Dates January 1 - August 14: Backcountry beach camping is CLOSED to protect pupping seals/sea lions and nesting seabirds. August 15 - September 15: Only East Point to South Point Beaches (Southeast Quadrant) are open to backcountry camping for boaters, kayak
Reservations
Recreation.gov
Booking window
Not listed on source page
Source
Official page (checked 2026-10-17)
Last verified
Oct 18, 2026 against the Recreation.gov availability calendar

Reserve on Recreation.gov

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