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Santa Cruz Island Scorpion

National Park Service · California

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

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
National Park Service
Fee
$15/night
Booking
Reservation required
Phone
805-658-5730
Coordinates
34.04824, -119.56160

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

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