SANTA CRUZ ISLAND SCORPION
| Address | Santa Barbara County, California (Lat 34.0482, Lon -119.5616) — the registered address (1901 Spinnaker Drive, ventura, CA, 93001) is more than 35km from the actual coordinates — the listed address (e.g. a ranger district office) may not match this location |
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| State | CA |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 805-658-5730 |
Amenities
INTERPRETIVE TRAILS
RANGER STATION
VAULT TOILETS
WATER SPIGOT
Shade
FOOD STORAGE LOCKER
PICNIC AREA
PICNIC TABLES
TRAILHEADS
VISITOR CENTER
BEACH ACCESS
DRINKING WATER
Proximity to Water: Island, Island,
Site Access: Hike-In
Checkout Time: 11:00 AM
Pets Allowed: No
Campfire Allowed: No
Min Num of People: 1–13
Checkin Time: 12:00 PM
Hike In Distance to Site: 2640–4220
Max Num of People: 6–15
Max Num of Vehicles: 0
Reservable Sites: 31 of 31
Overview
Fantastic ocean views and relaxing beach time is practically guaranteed at Scorpion Canyon Campground, the most family-friendly campsite on Santa Cruz Island. Set on the eastern part of the island, the campground is a short hike from the pier and is sheltered from harsh ocean winds.
The largest of California’s Channel Islands, Santa Cruz Island is one of the five islands that make up the Channel Islands National Park. The island is rich in cultural history, magnificent land
Data updated: 2026-08-25 03:03 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)