Del Norte Campground
You can hike either 3.5 miles or 12 miles to this campground at 700 feet above sea level.
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Del Norte Campground Details
To access the backcountry Del Norte campsite, which sits 700 feet above sea level on Santa Cruz Island, you'll need to hike 3.5 miles (from Prisoners Harbor) or 12 miles (from Scorpion Anchorage). Once there, you'll find four primitive campsites (four people per site), a picnic table and pit-style toilet (be sure to bring your own TP). No water is available at the campsite, and no fires are permitted. You're also required to store your food in the park-provided storage boxes to discourage scavenging animals. For backcountry camping, a $15 per night, per site camping fee is assessed. Call (877) 444-6777 or visit [Recreation.gov](http://www.recreation.gov/) to make reservations.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Del Norte Campground
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1.4 mi away
Pelican Bay Trail
You can access this restricted part of Santa Cruz Island only when accompanied by a park-authorized guide.
1.4 mi away
Del Norte Camp Trail
Backcountry campers can hike this trail to get to the campground.
1.4 mi away
China Pines Trail
The longest hike on Santa Cruz Island is 18 miles round trip.
1.4 mi away
Navy Road/Del Norte Loop Trail
Backcountry hikers will pass the Del Norte Camp on this loop trail.
1.4 mi away
Prisoners Harbor Trail
This easy hike is a terrific introduction to Prisoners Harbor and Santa Cruz Island.
