The Details
Five islands off the coast of Southern California, teeming with wildlife and ancient Chumash heritage.
When To Visit
Best Time To Visit
MONTH BY MONTHJuly–October: calmer seas, clear water for snorkeling and the most reliable boat crossings. December–April is gray whale season.
Summer weekends sell out camping and boat seats, though the islands never feel as crowded as mainland parks.
Spring winds can cancel crossings, winter storms bring rough seas, and fog (“June gloom”) is common in late spring.
General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.
How Far
Park Entrances
SET YOUR LOCATIONNearest Airports
ESTIMATED DRIVE TO THE PARKDistances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.
What To Do
Top Things To Do
Where To Stay
Camping
Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.
FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗Lodging & Nearby Towns
There’s no lodging inside this park, so most visitors stay in the nearby towns above.
Cool Facts & Figures
By The Numbers
Links
Plan Your Visit
OFFICIAL & TRUSTED SITESChannel Islands