Size: 249,354 Acres

Year Established: 1980

Annual Visitors: 319,200

Firearms Information in Channel Islands National Park

Since February 22, 2010, a federal law lets people who are allowed to have guns by federal, state, and local laws bring them into Channel Islands park. Before entering this park, it is the responsibility of visitors to know and follow all state, local, and federal gun laws. You must have a California CCW to do this.

If you do bring your firearm into the park, know it is against the law to fire a gun or other weapons in the park.

Hunting in Channel Islands National Park

Hunting is not allowed in Channel Islands National Park.

Additional Information About Channel Islands National Park

The Channel Islands National Park, which is off the coast of Southern California, is made up of five islands that have a lot of wildlife. On Anacapa Island, you can walk to Inspiration Point, which is on top of a cliff, and a lighthouse from 1932.

The huge Painted Cave is one of the many sea caves on Santa Cruz Island. On Santa Rosa Island, you can find only a few Torrey pines. A lot of seals live at Point Bennett on San Miguel Island. Seabirds nest on the part of Santa Barbara Island that is the farthest south.

Best Time to Visit Channel Islands National Park

The best time to visit Channel Islands National Park is between the months of June and October.

Visitor Fees

There are no fees to enter Channel Islands National Park.


Interesting in visiting multiple National Parks this year?

Consider the America The Beautiful Annual Park Pass.

This annual park pass to gets you and some friends into all U.S. National Parks for $80.
They also offer Senior, Military, and other discounts.


Visitor Centers

Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center

Address

1901 Spinnaker Dr,
Ventura, CA 93001

Phone Number

(805) 658-5730

Hours of Operation

Daily 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Be sure to check for seasonal closures.

Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center

Address

113 Harbor Way,
Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Phone Number

(805) 456-8752

Hours of Operation

Thursday to Sunday 10:00 AM–4:30 PM

Monday to Wednesday Closed

Be sure to check for seasonal closures.

Visitor Center Anacapa Island

Address

Anacapa Island

Hours of Operation

Daily 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Be sure to check for seasonal closures.