Availability
Unnamed mapped stream or river is mapped within 0.5 mile of the camp-area marker. This is map evidence, not a real-time flow report.
Backpacking camp
Del Norte Backcountry Camp
Channel Islands National Park, California
About this place
Del Norte Backcountry Camp is an official designated overnight location reached by the pinned agency trail route shown in Kampilo.
A reservation or permit is still required, and the map does not guarantee site availability or current access.
Water planning
Water at this camp
Seasonal natural water nearbyDrinking safety
Natural water is not verified potable. Filter and disinfect it or boil it according to the linked land-manager guidance before drinking.
Seasonality
Unnamed mapped stream or river is classified as intermittent and may be dry.
- Unnamed mapped stream or riverRiver or stream · 0.2 mi awaySeasonal/intermittent — may be dry · Treat before drinkingOfficial source
Fire planning
Campfire & stove rules
No campfires on Santa Rosa backcountry beachesCampfires
Wood, charcoal, driftwood, and ground fires are prohibited in the Santa Rosa Island backcountry camping zones. Do not collect or burn island vegetation or beach wood.
Backpacking stoves
Portable gas stove only. Use a self-contained gas backpacking stove only when current park fire conditions allow it; shield it from wind and keep it attended.
Permit
The NPS backcountry-beach permit is required. The park does not identify a separate California Campfire Permit for an allowed gas stove.
Current restrictions
Check Channel Islands current conditions, the selected quadrant's fire-recovery status, and boat operator notices before departure.
Seasonal access
Closures & seasonal access
Channel Islands trips depend on authorized boat service, landing conditions, weather, ocean conditions, and island-specific closuresPlace closure
No recurring date-based closure of Del Norte Backcountry Camp is published. The source-connected approach conditions below and temporary emergency orders still control access.
Seasonal access
Source-connected approaches: Prisoners Harbor Trailhead, Scorpion Anchorage Trailhead. Channel Islands trips depend on authorized boat service, landing conditions, weather, ocean conditions, and island-specific closures. Santa Rosa beach quadrants can close for wildlife protection, storm damage, or fire recovery; there is no backcountry drinking water.
Before driving
For Santa Rosa, confirm that the selected northwest or southwest beach quadrant is open on the fire-recovery page, then verify the permit, boat itinerary, landing, pickup, and weather. Carry all water from the mainland.
Mapped approaches
Choose a trailhead for Del Norte Backcountry Camp
Each option has a sourced trail route to this camp area. Choose one to open its itinerary builder with this destination in context.
- Prisoners Harbor Trailhead1.3 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Scorpion Anchorage Trailhead10.1 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
Map
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- Latitude
- 34.011400° N
- Longitude
- 119.660200° W