CAMPING AT AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND, CALIFORNIA

Hermit Gulch Campground, Avalon, Catalina Island
Catalina Island has a number of campgrounds.

The town of Avalon on Catalina Island has one campground--Hermit Gulch.  

Catalina Passenger Service in Newport Beach offers Hermit Gulch GROUP camping packages and/or travel rates.  For details, ask for Matt at (949) 673-5245.

Great fun for families, scouts, Indian Guides, youth groups, other groups as well as individuals.

Hermit Gulch Campground.

Location:

- 1.5 miles from boat landing in Avalon
-  Near Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden
-  Near hiking trails

Travel to Camp:

-  Paved road to camp
-  City shuttle bus from boat landing to camp
-  Taxi service from boat landing to camp
-  Many like to hike to the camp (minor grade)

Facilities:

- Designed for both families and large groups.
- Lighted restrooms with flush toilets.
- Coin operated indoor hot showers.
- BBQ stands and grills for charcoal.
- Picnic tables.
- Vending machines, microwave, ice.
- Ranger on site.
- Lockers.

Rentals. 

-Equipment may be rented on a per night basis.  -Reservations suggested for all equipment except lanterns and stoves.
-Security deposition may be required.

Bicycling:

-For bicycling in Catalina's interior, call the Catalina Island Conservancy at 310-510-2595.
-A $50 permit (good from May 1 through April 30, pro-rated quartely starting August 2005) is required to bicycle outside of Avalon.
-No permit is required to bicycle within Avalon city limits and Hermit Gulch Campground. 
-$7.00 fee per bike brought on board the Catalina Flyer.

Hiking:

-Hiking permits required.
-Permits are FREE.
-Permits available at the campground office.
-Hike at your own risk.

For more Hermit Gulch information, See: 		Troop 37 camping at Hermit Gulch in Avalon
Photo courtesy of Frank Peters

Scout Troop 37 enjoyed camping at Hermit Gulch in April 2005.  

They desire to camp there again next year!