Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
Its 33 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Standard nonelectric: $10 per night, and it is open from 01-01 to 12-31. Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping is a National Park Service campground near Santa Barbara, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Park Service
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Park Service
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $10 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 33
- Tent sites
- 33
- Hookups
- None
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
33 sites in 3 loops. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping |
| NW01 | Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site NW01 |
| NW02 | Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site NW02 |
| NW03 | Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site NW03 |
| NW04 | Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site NW04 |
| NW05 | Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site NW05 |
| NW06 | Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site NW06 |
| NW07 | Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site NW07 |
| NW08 | Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site NW08 |
| NW09 | Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site NW09 |
| NW10 | Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Northwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site NW10 |
| SE01 | Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SE01 |
| SE02 | Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SE02 |
| SE03 | Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SE03 |
| SE04 | Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SE04 |
| SE05 | Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SE05 |
| SE06 | Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SE06 |
| SE07 | Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SE07 |
| SE08 | Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SE08 |
| SE09 | Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SE09 |
| SE10 | Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SE10 |
| Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site Southeast Quadrant Dispersed Camping |
| Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping |
| SW01 | Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SW01 |
| SW02 | Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SW02 |
| SW03 | Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SW03 |
| SW04 | Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SW04 |
| SW05 | Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SW05 |
| SW06 | Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SW06 |
| SW07 | Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SW07 |
| SW08 | Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SW08 |
| SW09 | Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SW09 |
| SW10 | Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop Southwest Quadrant Dispersed Camping, site SW10 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 988 ft
33.9774, -120.0896 in Santa Barbara. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping is open from 01-01 to 12-31 , at 988 ft.
Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping?
Sites at Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/261700).
How much does it cost to camp at Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping?
Camping at Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping costs Standard nonelectric: $10 per night.
How many campsites does Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping have?
Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping has 33 campsites, including 33 tent sites.
Does Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping have RV hookups?
No. Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping?
Yes, Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping?
Yes, pets are allowed at Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping.
When is Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping open?
Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping is open from 01-01 to 12-31.
Who manages Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping?
Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping is managed by the National Park Service.
Around Santa Rosa Island Backcountry Beach Camping
More campgrounds: camping near Santa Barbara and campgrounds in Santa Barbara.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, sites, campsites, hookups, toilets, water, petsAllowed, fee, season.open, season.close), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01