Italian Gardens Boat-In Campsite

Information about the Italian Gardens boat-in-only campsite on the east end and north shore of Catalina Island in Southern California. See also other Boat-In Campsites, other types of Campgrounds, and All Overnight Lodging on Catalina Island.

NAME: Italian Gardens Boat-In Campsite
NUMBER OF SITES: 4
DISTANCE FROM THE CITY OF AVALON: 5.25 miles
DISTANCE FROM THE VILLAGE OF TWO HARBORS: 7.375 miles

Camp Sites at Italian Gardens
- Site A-1: 5 campers maximum (picnic table, no hiking, exposed to northwest swells)
- Site A-2: 5 campers maximum (picnic table, no hiking, exposed to northwest swells)
- Site B-1: 6 (12?) campers maximum (picnic table, by creek, hiking, shielded on east)
- Site C-1: 2 campers maximum (most protected from northwest swells)

- Italian Gardens has wide bay and three separate stone beaches
- The bay has rock outcroppings
- Italian fisherman dried their fishnets at the "A" beach at one time
- Camp areas A, B,, and C are not within walking distance of each other
- Travel between those areas must be by boat
- Scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, fishing,
- Popular destination for boat dive tour operators
- Self contained barbecue or camp stove allowed but not provided

Resources

Reservations
- Reserve America "A-1 at Italian Gardens Boat-In Camp Site" Online Reservations
- Reserve America "A-2 at Italian Gardens Boat-In Camp Site" Online Reservations
- Reserve America "B-1 at Italian Gardens Boat-In Camp Site" Online Reservations
- Reserve America "C-1 at Italian Gardens Boat-In Camp Site" Online Reservations
- Camping Catalina Island "Reserve a Boat-In Camp Site" Form (PDF)

Articles
- Camping Catalina Island "Italian Gardens Campsite" Article
- Catalina Island Explorer "3 Amazing Camp Sites at Italian Gardens" Article
- Islapedia "Italian Gardens, Santa Catalina Island" Article

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All Overnight Accommodations on Catalina

Catalina Island Travel Guide

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