Hermit Gulch Campground

Backpack camped there for the weekend, camping on the island was a unique experience. Great spot to enjoy nature and not too far from fun activities in Avalon. It’s a nice 30 mins hike from pier to campsite passing through the town and by a beautiful golf course. You can also take the circuit ride there, getting a ride back to downtown Avalon might take a while. The rangers are helpful and friendly, the office closes at 5pm. The office is also a store selling water, canister, cold drinks and common camping needs. Keep a close eye on your food and keep food in the locker if you are away, learnt it the hard way.

Hermit Gulch is a wonderful camping site. It's clean, teeming with life throughout the day from foxes, deer, and several species of birds, the cacophany is constant and beautiful. The park ranger, Patrick, is super helpful and friendly, and the station is always nearby and sells everything you need while you're there. BRING QUARTERS so you can take advantage of the lockers and clean showers they have available!

It’s a nice place on the mountains; it’s like 30 minutes far from city center on foot. They have cabins or organized spots to build your own tent. clean rest and shower rooms. Special storage lockers for food items , as you can’t keep them out at night unless you want them gone by deers, Squirrels or even foxes lol they won’t hesitate to attack your tent for food!

We stayed at Hermit Gulch Campground for two nights, March 23-24 2024. Great weather. The camp hosts were friendly and helpful. The campsite is easy 20 min walk from Avalon. We did a day hike on Trans Catalina trail. Botanic garden was fun as well. Great experience.

We had an amazing time at Hermit Gulch campground. The facilities are fantastic- flushing clean toilets, washing sink and tables, grills, picnic tables. Our tent cabins were very clean and roomy with front porch, propane stove and lantern. Outlets to charge phone or e-bike. Regina was so helpful with a little camp store right there for last minute things. She even gave our kids a printed scavenger hunt and honorary ranger pins. This was camping made super easy which is great since you can only take so much on the boat over. And site is so pretty and short walk into town. Just great.

The best and most affordable campground in Avalon, Catalina Island, California. Very affordable and you can take the Ride Circuit app into town for only $2! Hot showers! BEST DEAL AND BEST PLACE TO STAY ON CATALINA ON A BUDGET.

This is a great rustic campground at the end of the trans-Catalina trail. Been here a couple times and loved it.

Every camp site had a grill and bench/table. The bathrooms were clean and very easy to change in. There were also showers available for a small fee. It is conveniently located near hiking trails, the botanical garden, and a short walk into town. Overall, it was very comfortable and peaceful. People were respectful of quiet time. Adequate trash cans available as well as food storage containers. On one of the nights I was there, we had deer and fox visitors!

Backpack camped there for the weekend, camping on the island was a unique experience. Great spot to enjoy nature and not too far from fun activities in Avalon. It’s a nice 30 mins hike from pier to campsite passing through the town and by a beautiful golf course. You can also take the circuit ride there, getting a ride back to downtown Avalon might take a while. The rangers are helpful and friendly, the office closes at 5pm. The office is also a store selling water, canister, cold drinks and common camping needs. Keep a close eye on your food and keep food in the locker if you are away, learnt it the hard way.

Hermit Gulch is a wonderful camping site. It's clean, teeming with life throughout the day from foxes, deer, and several species of birds, the cacophany is constant and beautiful. The park ranger, Patrick, is super helpful and friendly, and the station is always nearby and sells everything you need while you're there. BRING QUARTERS so you can take advantage of the lockers and clean showers they have available!

It’s a nice place on the mountains; it’s like 30 minutes far from city center on foot. They have cabins or organized spots to build your own tent. clean rest and shower rooms. Special storage lockers for food items , as you can’t keep them out at night unless you want them gone by deers, Squirrels or even foxes lol they won’t hesitate to attack your tent for food!

We stayed at Hermit Gulch Campground for two nights, March 23-24 2024. Great weather. The camp hosts were friendly and helpful. The campsite is easy 20 min walk from Avalon. We did a day hike on Trans Catalina trail. Botanic garden was fun as well. Great experience.

We had an amazing time at Hermit Gulch campground. The facilities are fantastic- flushing clean toilets, washing sink and tables, grills, picnic tables. Our tent cabins were very clean and roomy with front porch, propane stove and lantern. Outlets to charge phone or e-bike. Regina was so helpful with a little camp store right there for last minute things. She even gave our kids a printed scavenger hunt and honorary ranger pins. This was camping made super easy which is great since you can only take so much on the boat over. And site is so pretty and short walk into town. Just great.

The best and most affordable campground in Avalon, Catalina Island, California. Very affordable and you can take the Ride Circuit app into town for only $2! Hot showers! BEST DEAL AND BEST PLACE TO STAY ON CATALINA ON A BUDGET.

This is a great rustic campground at the end of the trans-Catalina trail. Been here a couple times and loved it.

Every camp site had a grill and bench/table. The bathrooms were clean and very easy to change in. There were also showers available for a small fee. It is conveniently located near hiking trails, the botanical garden, and a short walk into town. Overall, it was very comfortable and peaceful. People were respectful of quiet time. Adequate trash cans available as well as food storage containers. On one of the nights I was there, we had deer and fox visitors!