CampsiteTENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

Site 006 old — SAN MIGUEL ISLAND

SAN MIGUEL ISLAND · California · Loop SAN MIGUEL ISLAND AREA

Campsite 006 old at SAN MIGUEL ISLAND in California. TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. First-come, first-served — no reservation needed.

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34.04060, -120.34909

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at SAN MIGUEL ISLAND

Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.

Avg High72°F

Avg Low62°F

Peak Rain Chance1%

Humidity81%

UV (avg)6

Air Quality52 · Moderate

Today

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Fog

70°/59°

🌬 15mph

↑ 6:56 AM ↓ 6:45 PM

Fri

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Fog

73°/58°

💧 1%🌬 15mph

↑ 6:56 AM ↓ 6:43 PM

Sat

☁️

Overcast

82°/63°

🌬 18mph

↑ 6:57 AM ↓ 6:42 PM

Sun

☀️

Clear

68°/66°

🌬 17mph

↑ 6:58 AM ↓ 6:41 PM

Mon

☀️

Clear

67°/66°

🌬 18mph

↑ 6:59 AM ↓ 6:39 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

👔 What to Wear

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Moisture-wicking T-shirt
Light color, breathable.
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Lightweight shorts or pants
Quick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
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Brimmed sun hat
Better than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
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Trail runners
Breathable mesh uppers.

🎒 What to Pack

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Water
Bring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
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High-energy snacks
A snack for the trail.
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Sun protection (UV 6)
SPF 50+ sunscreen, lip balm w/ SPF, sunglasses, sun hat.
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First-aid kit
Blister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
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Offline map
Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.

Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.

How Site 006 old Compares

One of 19 sites at SAN MIGUEL ISLAND — 18 of them in the SAN MIGUEL ISLAND AREA loop.

Other sites in the SAN MIGUEL ISLAND AREA loop

Site 007TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 006TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 009TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 008TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 009 oldTENT ONLY NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-served Site 002 oldTENT ONLY NONELECTRIC · First-come, first-served

Photos from SAN MIGUEL ISLAND

Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.

White sand beach covered with seals and seal lions. — Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com

Tents and 5-foot tall windbreaks perches on an ocean bluff overlooking an islet covered in fog. — Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com

Booking Tips for Site 006 old

First-come first-served: arrive early, especially Friday afternoons in peak season
Have a backup: sites can fill up — know your second choice nearby
Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
Check-in/out: 0:00 AM / 0:00 AM
Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve campsite 006 old?

No — this site is first-come, first-served. Arrive early during peak season.

What hookups does site 006 old have?

This is a dry site — no electric, water, or sewer hookups.

What are the check-in / check-out times?

Check-in: 0:00 AM. Check-out: 0:00 AM.