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Los Angeles County, CA
Catalina Island offers many camping options. There are five main campgrounds: Hermit Gulch, Black Jack, Little Harbor, Two Harbors and Parson Landing. Additionally, there are 9 boat-in primitive camping locations along the coast.
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Campgrounds
Hermit Gulch Black Jack Little Harbor Parson's Landing Two Harbors Campground
Primitive
Little Harbor Rd
Avalon, CA
Catalina Island offers many camping options. There are five main campgrounds: Hermit Gulch, Black Jack, Little Harbor, Two Harbors and Parson Landing. Additionally, there are 9 boat-in primitive camping locations along the coast.
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Hermit Gulch Campground - Avalon
1.5 miles from Avalon Harbor
BBQ pits (no wood fires), picnic tables, coin operated showers/lockers
1201 Avalon Cyn Rd
Avalon, CA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hermit Gulch is located in Avalon city limits. It's 1.5 miles from the harbor, near the Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Gardens. This is also next to a starting point of the Trans Catalina Trail.
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BlackJack Campground
9 miles from Avalon and 11.8 miles from Two Harbors
Primitive
Avalon, CA
Nestled among pine and eucalyptus trees near Mt. Orizaba within Catalina’s inland. At 1,600 feet above sea level, the campground provides eleven campsites. The trailhead (1.5 mile moderate hike) for the campground is 9 miles from Avalon and 11.8 miles from Two Harbors.
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Little Harbor Campground
7 miles east of Two Harbors and 16 miles from Avalon
Remote Catalina Interior - Windward side - Beachfront
Little Harbor Rd
Avalon, CA
Located about 7 miles east of Two Harbors and 16 miles from Avalon. Little Harbor is a sandy, beachfront campground located on the “backside” of Catalina with lots of opportunities for recreation. 23 campsites are available. Accessible from either Two Harbors (25 min) or Avalon (1.5 hrs) by car/taxi or by biking or hiking.
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Two Harbors Campground
1/4 mile from the village of Two Harbors
Campsites, plus tent cabins, firepits, picnic tables, showers, restrooms, 2 group campsites are adjacent
Two Harbors, CA
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
The west-end trailhead campground, 1/4 mile from the village of Two Harbors, has 48 individual sites and two group camping areas, tent cabins that sleep up to 6, BBQ’s and picnic tables. The group camping sites of Bahia Azul and Brisa del Mar can both accommodate up to 30 adults. Camping equipment available for rent, firewood, propane and charcoal available for sale.
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Parsons Landing
Primitive
Strenuous 6.7 mile hike on Silver Peak Trail, or a 7.7 mile walk on West End Road or 4.25 mile kayak
West End Road
Avalon, CA
Located seven miles from Two Harbors Isthmus Cove. It’s a moderately difficult hike or kayak to the remote campground, but there you will find long stretches of pristine beach with eight primitive sites. Shade structures and running water are not provided. You must pack in your supplies. BBQ, fire ring, chemical toilets.
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Primitive Boat In Camping
9 Locations along Catalina Coastline: Rippers Cove Paradise Cove Lava Wall Gibraltor Cabrillo Goat Harbor Italian Gardens Long Point Willow Cove
Los Angeles County, CA
Enjoy true seclusion along the Pacific coast. 17 sites at 9 locations between Two Harbors and Avalon available by reservation for primitive camping. No moorings are available, these are anchor-in coves only. Must provide own water and port-a-potty and pack out all trash. Campfires allowed in BBQ/fire ring areas only.
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See the Island by Hiking the Trans Catalina Trail
Hike the 38.5 mile trail and camp along the way.
Wrigley Rd
Avalon, CA
Campers and hikers utilize the 38.5 mile Trans Catalina Trail, spending 3-4 days.
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Camping Resources
Catalina Backcountry Set up Campsites
Catalina Island Co. Book Reservations
Two Harbors Visitor Services Helpful info, camping check-in, group reservations
Catalina Conservancy Hiking permits, if not camping
Little Harbor Rd
Avalon, CA
Because there are so few lights on Catalina Island, within the interior, stargazing is spectacular.
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See you soon on Catalina Island
Two Harbors, CA
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours