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Channel Islands National Park

Closure

Santa Rosa Island Campground Closed Through at Least Aug. 13

Santa Rosa Island remains open for limited day use only; no overnight visits are allowed while wildfire recovery continues. The park says burned areas, including Water Canyon Campground, remain closed through at least August 13. Official conditions page: https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/conditions.htm News release: https://www.nps.gov/chis/learn/news/2026-06-18-santa-rosa-fire.htmOfficial details

Closure

Santa Rosa Island Reopens to Limited Day Use Only

Santa Rosa Island will reopen to limited day use on July 1, 2026, but overnight visits are not allowed. Water Canyon Campground and burned areas remain closed through at least August 13 during wildfire recovery. Official updates: Current Conditions and Santa Rosa Island Fire Recovery.Official details

Closure

Santa Rosa Island: Burned Areas Remain Closed

Day use in unburned areas resumes July 1, but burned areas on Santa Rosa Island — including Water Canyon Campground — remain closed through at least August 13. Visitors should check the current conditions page before planning island access: https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial details

Closure

Santa Rosa Island: Wildlife Protection Closures

In addition to wildfire-related closures, several areas of Santa Rosa Island are closed to protect sensitive wildlife. Backcountry beach camping is postponed until August 15, 2026, due to elephant seals. Specific hiking restrictions include: Skunk Point to East Point: Back beaches and dunes are closed through September 15, 2026, for snowy plover nesting. Visitors must remain on the wet sand or the road. Sandy Point: Closed year-round to protect seal rookeries. China Camp to Cluster Point: Beaches and dunes are closed year-round; travel is permitted only on marked paths.Official details

Closure

Santa Barbara Island: Landing Dock Closed

The landing dock at Santa Barbara Island is closed indefinitely due to severe storm damage. As a result, Island Packers has suspended public ferry service to the island. Access is currently limited to private boaters who can transport themselves from their vessel to a rocky ledge adjacent to the former dock. Boaters must exercise extreme caution and assess tide and swell conditions before attempting a landing. The National Park Service does not expect repairs to be completed in the near future.Official details
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