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Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry

National Park Service · California

Santa Cruz Island Del Norte Backcountry in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

For a truly remote getaway full of backpacking and breathtaking scenery, take a backcountry trip to Santa Cruz Island's Del Norte Campground. Del Norte is currently the only backcountry campground on Santa Cruz Island. The National Park Service opened this backcountry site in recognition of its rare wilderness values. As you explore these wild areas, please take the responsibility to help us protect and preserve these delicate natural resources for future generations.

What we know about it

Managed by
National Park Service
Fee
$15/night
Booking
Reservation required
Phone
805-658-5730
Coordinates
34.01083, -119.66028

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-07-10, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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