Openings · last 7 days
51
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 51 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232498
When Santa Cruz Island Scorpion reopens
Santa Cruz Island Scorpion's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
253
Openings · last 90 days
445
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 445 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 03:00 and 11:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 106 of 445 detected openings (23.8%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3–24 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 023 | 28 | 6.3% |
| 010 | 25 | 5.6% |
| 020 | 24 | 5.4% |
| 009 | 22 | 4.9% |
| 007 | 19 | 4.3% |
Site 023 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 28. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 31 monitored sites
Of the 5,673 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 3,661 open for online reservation · 1,772 reserved · 240 closed.
Where the open windows are
35.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 3,661 of 5,673 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online35.5%
Open site-nights3,661 / 5,673
Reserved (of online inventory)1,772 / 5,433
Weekday openings2,315
Weekend openings1,346
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2,315 fall on weekdays and 1,346 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027January holds the most room. 876 of 961 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 31 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 4 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 29 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 28 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 26 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 26 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no site is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Friday and Saturday have no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. Christmas: 28 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 24 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 015 | 140 |
| 012 | 138 |
| 016 | 136 |
| C | 133 |
| 001 | 131 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
3,661 open site-nights across 31 sites at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 367 2-night, 318 3-night, 144 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 007.
All 31 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 015 | Not recorded | None | 140 | 34 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 18, Nov 29, Dec 4, Dec 6, Dec 11, Dec 13 +128 more |
| 012 | Not recorded | None | 138 | 60 nights | Nov 4, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 29, Dec 4, Dec 6, Dec 11, Dec 14 +126 more |
| 016 | Not recorded | None | 136 | 61 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29 +124 more |
| C | Not recorded | None | 133 | 33 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +121 more |
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 131 | 34 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +119 more |
| 017 | Not recorded | None | 131 | 24 nights | Nov 2, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Dec 6, Dec 11, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15 +119 more |
| A | Not recorded | None | 131 | 34 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +119 more |
| 007 | Not recorded | None | 130 | 42 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 18, Nov 19 +118 more |
| 018 | Not recorded | None | 130 | 32 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 19, Dec 6, Dec 11, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 17, Dec 18 +118 more |
| B | Not recorded | None | 130 | 63 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +118 more |
| 006 | Not recorded | None | 128 | 22 nights | Nov 2, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Dec 11, Dec 12 +116 more |
| 004 | Not recorded | None | 126 | 53 nights | Nov 4, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Dec 6, Dec 11, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 17 +114 more |
| 021 | Not recorded | None | 126 | 26 nights | Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 11, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15 +114 more |
| 009 | Not recorded | None | 125 | 34 nights | Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 15, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Dec 4, Dec 6, Dec 11, Dec 13 +113 more |
| F | Not recorded | None | 125 | 20 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 29, Dec 6 +113 more |
| 019 | Not recorded | None | 122 | 26 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16 +110 more |
| 005 | Not recorded | None | 121 | 34 nights | Nov 2, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 11, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 17 +109 more |
| 010 | Not recorded | None | 119 | 19 nights | Nov 4, Nov 10, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 11, Dec 12, Dec 13, Dec 14 +107 more |
| 013 | Not recorded | None | 119 | 20 nights | Nov 15, Nov 18, Dec 4, Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 17, Dec 20, Dec 21, Dec 22 +107 more |
| 020 | Not recorded | None | 118 | 26 nights | Nov 4, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Dec 4, Dec 6, Dec 11, Dec 12, Dec 13 +106 more |
| 003 | Not recorded | None | 116 | 26 nights | Nov 10, Nov 17, Nov 18, Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 17, Dec 21, Dec 22, Dec 23 +104 more |
| D | Not recorded | None | 114 | 36 nights | Nov 2, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 19, Nov 29, Dec 4 +102 more |
| 022 | Not recorded | None | 108 | 18 nights | Nov 2, Nov 4, Nov 12, Nov 18, Nov 29, Dec 4, Dec 6, Dec 11, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16 +96 more |
| E | Not recorded | None | 108 | 32 nights | Nov 2, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 20, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 29, Dec 4, Dec 6, Dec 11, Dec 12 +96 more |
| 008 | Not recorded | None | 106 | 25 nights | Nov 10, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 29, Dec 4, Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 16, Dec 17, Dec 18, Dec 19 +94 more |
| 011 | Not recorded | None | 105 | 20 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 26, Nov 29, Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15 +93 more |
| 014 | Not recorded | None | 104 | 15 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 10, Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 11, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 17, Dec 18 +92 more |
| 002 | Not recorded | None | 100 | 23 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 10, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Dec 4, Dec 6, Dec 11, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15 +88 more |
| 025 | Not recorded | None | 85 | 10 nights | Nov 12, Nov 16, Nov 18, Dec 6, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 20, Dec 21, Dec 22, Dec 23, Dec 24 +73 more |
| 023 | Not recorded | None | 82 | 19 nights | Nov 2, Nov 15, Nov 18, Dec 4, Dec 14, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 17, Dec 20, Dec 22, Dec 23, Dec 24 +70 more |
| 024 | Not recorded | None | 74 | 17 nights | Nov 2, Nov 12, Nov 16, Nov 19, Dec 4, Dec 6, Dec 11, Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 18, Dec 21, Dec 22 +62 more |
About Santa Cruz Island Scorpion
Overview
Fantastic ocean views and relaxing beach time is practically guaranteed at Scorpion Canyon Campground, the most family-friendly campsite on Santa Cruz Island. Set on the eastern part of the island, the campground is a short hike from the pier and is sheltered from harsh ocean winds. The largest of California's Channel Islands, Santa Cruz Island is one of the five islands that make up the Channel Islands National Park. The island is rich in cultural history, magnificent landscapes, and unique flora and fauna. Native American Indians inhabited the island for over 10,000 years and Europeans explored and ranched on the island for over 150 years. Over 600 plant species, 140 land birds, 11 land mammals and a handful of amphibians and reptiles call the island their home. The island fox and island scrub-jay are exciting finds, as they're unique to the island, found nowhere else in the world. For more information about Santa Cruz Island visit: https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/santa-cruz-island.htm .
Recreation
With its easy beach access and generally good weather, this area offers the most recreational activities in the park, including hiking, swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking and wildlife/wildflower viewing. There are no services on the island, so all gear has to be brought to the island. Guided kayak trips and kayak rentals must be arranged before arriving on the island. For more information about recreational activities in the park, visit https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/index.htm .
Facilities
Primitive camping is available at Scorpion Canyon Campground with 25 individual sites which accommodate up to six persons per site; and six group sites with up to 15 persons per site. Picnic table, food storage box, pit toilet, and water are provided. The campground is a flat 1/2 mile to 1 mile hike from the pier. Access to the island is by Island Packers Cruises or by private boat.
Natural Features
The beach near the campground is a mix of sand and rocks, and faces the Santa Barbara Channel. The campground is located in a valley with a mixture of trees and shrubs. Rugged mountain peaks rise above the campground to 1,808 feet.
Nearby Attractions
Hiking options are unlimited and offer spectacular coastal views. Try the 2 mile round-trip Cavern Point Loop hike for views of the island's mountain peaks, and the southern California coastline. This popular hike takes you past antique ranching equipment and historic buildings for a taste of island ranch history. For more advanced hikers, tackle the 7.5-mile round-trip hike from the campground to Smugglers Cove.
31 monitored sitesNo hookups31 shadedIslandMax party 15
Getting there
Boat transportation can be arranged with Island Packers from Ventura Harbor. To park headquarters in Ventura, Ca: exit Highway 101, at Victoria or Seaward to Ventura Harbor.
1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001805-658-5730
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion?
Reservations for Santa Cruz Island Scorpion are made through Recreation.gov. 3,661 of 5,673 tracked site-nights are currently open (64.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 445 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion?
Campsite Sniper detected 51 site-date openings at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion in the last 7 days, 253 over 30 days and 445 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion?
318 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 007. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion?
January 2027, with 876 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 961.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3-24 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Santa Cruz Island Scorpion?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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