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ANACAPA ISLAND (CA), Channel Islands National Park, CA

Description

Twelve miles from the California mainland, a 5-mile-long spine of rock emerges from the ocean, breaks into three islets, and offers itself as home to 265 species of plants and a bevy of seabirds - with the largest brown pelican rookery in the Unites States. The island features bird rookeries, Chumash middens, giant coreopsis, tidepools, kelp forests, sea caves, and arches. Altitude: sea level to 250 feet. For camping, fishing, kayaking, private boating information, contact Channel Islands National Park at 805-658-5730 or www.nps.gov/chis.

(Photo 1 and 2 - taken by timhaufphotography.com)
(Photo 3 - taken by Bill Struble)

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Boating
  • Hiking Trail
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Kayaking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Swimming
  • Table
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Underwater video program (summer only)
  • Visitor Center

Alerts and Important Information

  • Boat transportation arrangements to island required BEFORE making campsite reservation.
  • No more than 2 campsites can be reserved at one time; no more than 14 days total per year.
  • Campsites must be reserved prior to arrival on the island. There are NO walk-ups at this facility.
  • 154 stairs and half-mile hike to campground. Must carry all gear.
  • Primitive camping, vault toilets. Bring low profile tents, own water and extra food for weather delays.
  • No shelters. No beach camping or off-trail hiking.
  • Tent A sites - maximum of 4 people. Tent B sites - maximum of 6 people
  • Food storage lockers available.
  • Smoking allowed only on paved areas.
  • To protect resources, no cardboard or corrugated boxes can be brought to the island
  • No stores or services on island. No pets or vehicles allowed.
  • No fires, campstoves only. No charcoal or BBQ allowed.
  • Firearms or fireworks not allowed on the island
  • Quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
  • Fishing is not allowed from the island. Contact ranger for fishing regulations.
  • Kayakers: ocean conditions can rapidly change, requiring expert abilities.
  • Hantavirus in mice, take precautions to reduce exposure to rodents.
  • Upon arrival, meet ranger (if available) at landing dock or visitor center. Please have confirmation letter or receipt with you.

Getting There:

Anacapa Island (CA)
1901 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura CA 93001

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
34.00444, -119.39861

An Island off the Southern Coast. The Park headquarters is in Ventura, California, Highway 101, exit Victoria or Seaward to Ventura Harbor.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (805)658-5730
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