Santa Cruz Island Prisoners Harbor

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National Park Service

Campground · National Park Service Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview The Prisoners Harbor Campground is located near the shoreline, and with a maximum capacity of 24 people, it offers a quieter experience than the larger campground at Scorpion. The campground is a short hike from the pier and is sheltered from harsh ocean winds. As you explore this area, please respect the property boundary and help protect and preserve these delicate resources for future generations. Santa Cruz Island, the largest of California’s Channel Islands, is one of the five islands that make up Channel Islands National Park. The island is rich in cultural history, magnificent landscapes, and unique flora and fauna. Native American peoples inhabited the island for over 10,000 years, and Europeans explored and ranched on the island for more than 150 years. More than 600 plant species, 140 land birds, 11 land mammals, and a variety of amphibians and reptiles call the… Getting there: Prisoner's Harbor on Santa Island may only be reached by boat. Visitors are required to arrange transportation to the island before reserving a campsite. Contact Island Packers the park's authorized concessioner or bring your own private boat. Phone: 805-658-5730 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10190967 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com