Please click on the links below for information on public notices. Additional information and other public closures can be found at Laws and Policies.

• Public Closures on Santa Rosa Island
  
  
• Prevent Introduction of Non-Native Species
  
  
• Santa Barbara Island Closure

Public Closures on Santa Rosa Island
Certain areas throughout Santa Rosa Island are closed to protect island wildlife. Visitors to the island need to be aware of these closures prior to planning their trips.

• March 1 to September 15: Skunk Point to East Point Closed
  The coastline from and including Skunk Point to just before East Point is closed to landing and hiking from March 1 to September 15 to protect the nesting area for the threatened snowy plover.
  
  
• Year-round: Sandy Point Closed
  The coastline around Sandy Point is closed year-round to protect seal rookeries.
  
  
• Backcountry Beachcamping postponed until August 15th.
  Due to the continued presence of elephant seals on the beaches at Santa Rosa Island, the opening of beach camping has been postponed until August 15.
  
  Over the last decade elephant seals and other marine mammal populations have dramatically increased causing the recolonizaton of historic breeding and haul-out sites by these marine mammal species. A significant portion of south facing beaches on Santa Rosa Island have been reclaimed for a large portion of the year.
  
  The park staff is in the process of considering measures to modify the backcounty/beach camping opportunity to reduce potential conflicts with preservation of natural resources and this visitor use.
  
  Providing these animals have for the most part cleared the beaches between South and East Point, beach camping will once again be allowed via permit.

Prevent Introduction of Non-Native Species

Public Notice April 16, 2007: Public Use Restrictions to Prevent Introduction of Non-native Species and Use of Unauthorized Motorized Vehicles and Bicycles

Affected Areas: All Park Islands

Pursuant to the Authority of the Superintendent under the Code of Federal Regulations Title 36 section 1.5 (a)(1)&(2) and section 2.1(a)(2) the following public use restrictions are imposed on the aforementioned area, to prevent introduction of non-native species and use of unauthorized motorized vehicles and bicycles.

Therefore the following types of items shall not be transported or delivered to any island within Channel Islands National Park:

• Pets or any animal
• Service animals, except by permit from the superintendent
• Live or Potted Plants
• Soil
• Cut Flowers
• Firewood or any untreated, unfinished wood (including hiking sticks)
• Corrugated boxes
• Tools or equipment with attached soil
• Motorized vehicles
• Bicycles

Pursuant to CFR title 36 1.5 (c) - Determination - this restriction action is necessitated for the protection of the islands unique values, ecological systems and protection of breeding populations of marine mammals, endangered species of seabirds, eagles, islands foxes and other unique and rare species of flora and fauna inhabiting the Channel Islands National Park. Less restrictive measures would have the potential for introduction of non-native species that could adversely effect many species and/or endanger the islands ecosystems. Additionally the unauthorized vehicle and bicycle use would pose significant safety risks and adversely affect visitor experience and park values.

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