Invasive species can damage the unique ecosystem of the Channel Islands. Please check all gear for pests, seeds, and dirt. Please watch the video above to help protect our Channel Islands National Park. The following are some of the items not allowed in the park: seeds, plants or cut flowers, fruit boxes, used corrugated cardboard, untreated wood, soil. Passengers staying more than 2 nights are allowed an additional 10 lbs.
Fuel canisters will be placed in a special container for transport to the island. We do NOT accept 5 Gallon tanks of propane. Please carry all electronic items in your day pack instead. Filled containers may not exceed 5 gallons and will be stored on the back deck of the vessel.
There are very few exceptions to this rule. Exceptions must be approved by management prior to your trip date. Island Packers will provide you parking permit free of charge when you check-in for your trip. Please email Info islandpackers. Restrictions are due to space availability on the vessel. Rubber rafts. Outboard motors. Water containers over 5 Gallons.
Windsurfers or stand-up paddle boards. Surfboard over 8 feet in length. Any non-folding or hard sided 4-wheeled cart, wagon, or hand truck. Between the months of December through May, ocean conditions may prevent Island Packers from picking you up at your scheduled time.
Please come prepared with extra food in case we are unable to pick you up because of adverse weather conditions. On the day of your island departure please speak with a ranger or check the bulletin board for the most up-to-date information regarding island pick-up times. Island Packers may come earlier, as much as a day earlier than scheduled for camper pick up, so please check before you leave the campground area.
