Water Canyon Campground
A flat, 1.5-mile hike brings you to Water Canyon Campground.
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Water Canyon Campground Details
From the pier on Santa Rosa Island, hike 1.5 miles along a flat trail until you arrive at Water Canyon Campground (if you arrive by plane, the campground is just a quarter-mile hike from the airstrip). The campground has 15 campsites, all of which can accommodate five campers per site. Camping on Santa Rosa Island is $15 per night, per site, and reservations are required; call (877) 444-6777 or visit [Recreation.gov](http://www.recreation.gov/) no more than five months in advance to reserve. Camping conditions at Water Canyon Campground are primitive, and you may only camp within designated areas. The campground is equipped with wind breaks for each site, picnic tables and pit toilets; water is available at the campsite, but you may want to pack extra, and no fires are permitted. You're also required to store your food in the park-provided food storage boxes to discourage scavenging animals. No trash cans are found in the campground, so campers must pack out their own trash.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Water Canyon Campground
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Water Canyon Trail
Experienced hikers will want to check out this off-trail hike along a stream bed.
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Campground Trail
A nice introduction to Santa Rosa Island, this easy trail runs along a coastal terrace.
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Bechers Bay
When traveling to Santa Rosa Island, you'll arrive at Bechers Bay.
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Water Canyon Beach Trail
Hit the beach from this trail.
