The Southwest Quadrant runs from South Point to Sandy Point on Santa Rosa Island and is open for primitive, dispersed backcountry beach camping from September 16 through December 31.
Details
- Type
- Point of Interest
- Accessibility
- Limited accessibility
Know Before You Go
Camping is allowed on beaches only and the quadrant is open September 16 through December 31. Beaches around Sandy Point are closed to camping year round. The full backcountry coast is closed January 1 through August 14 to protect pupping seals and sea lions and nesting seabirds. Reservations are required in advance through Recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777, and campers check in with a ranger for an orientation on arrival. No fires are allowed, and human waste and trash must be packed out. Tents should be kept zipped to reduce hantavirus exposure. Access is by park concessionaire boat or by air to the Water Canyon airstrip.