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Permit for camping on Catalina island in loreto marine national park

ligui - 6-27-2021 at 03:11 PM

Does anyone have info on how to get a camping permit for the island ?

Looking for a group that would like to do an overnight there .

Thanks ligui

SFandH - 6-27-2021 at 03:43 PM

Oh, that's a good idea. What a great place.

Howard - 6-27-2021 at 04:39 PM

A couple of years ago (mas o menos) I helped people get camping permits on Carmen Island and I have no idea if they also issue permits for Isla Catalana.

It was a simple process and the small office was located just to the left of the Loreto boat ramp where the office that issues fishing permits is. They had designated camping areas that were numbered and I was impressed how efficient they were. I remember I needed to give everyone's age and other pertinent information.

I will be in Loreto for another 10 days and if you need my assistance send me a U2U.

I just remembered, they were issued different colored wrist bands for the various locations and dates and there was a cos but it wasn't to bad.

[Edited on 6-27-2021 by Howard]

vandy - 6-27-2021 at 05:48 PM

There are two offices when you step downstairs off the sidewalk at the Loreto "marina" and beach access at the malecon.

Straight ahead is where I got my last fishing license.

The office on the left deals with Park stuff.

I know they used to have a sign-up sheet so there wouldn't be two groups in a camp spot at the same time.
I don't know about Santa Catalina Island.

Have fun!

AKgringo - 6-27-2021 at 06:34 PM

I believe that I once saw a post on this forum that said dogs are not allowed on the island. Is that correct, and is it for both islands?

rhintransit - 6-27-2021 at 06:52 PM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
I believe that I once saw a post on this forum that said dogs are not allowed on the island. Is that correct, and is it for both islands?


No dogs, no animals are allowed on any island in the marine park at any time.
Permits for beach camping are issued at the headquarters at the Loreto marina. I had heard at one time that camping was not allowed on Monserrat nor Catalon/Catalina, but I am not sure about that.

4x4abc - 6-27-2021 at 08:13 PM

how are the beaches? Rocky? Sandy?

ligui - 6-29-2021 at 02:06 PM

Rocky on the north and south. Some really nice beaches in other parts of the island.

I haven't been there for a couple of years. Last trip was for scuba diving.

We are checking for a permit for a family that is headed out there in early August. They are writing a book about snakes and are also putting together a photo album of them.

We are helping them out together their trip.

Thanks for your help

Howard I'll be in touch. Thanks

ligui - 7-2-2021 at 05:26 AM

Hello eveyone. Happy 4th weekend !

Wanted to share some information that Howard got for me about camping on the island.

It's a no go on camping on the island. Only day trips . Guess they will have to get up very early and make it a day only trip .

Wanted to thank Howard for going to the office in loreto and finding out this information for us.

He is one of the people that makes this forum so enjoyable. :bounce:

Howard - 7-2-2021 at 07:56 AM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
I believe that I once saw a post on this forum that said dogs are not allowed on the island. Is that correct, and is it for both islands?


Yes, no animals on the islands according to the park office.

rhintransit - 7-2-2021 at 07:56 AM

Quote: Originally posted by ligui  
Hello eveyone. Happy 4th weekend !

Wanted to share some information that Howard got for me about camping on the island.

It's a no go on camping on the island. Only day trips . Guess they will have to get up very early and make it a day only trip .

Wanted to thank Howard for going to the office in loreto and finding out this information for us.

He is one of the people that makes this forum so enjoyable. :bounce:


Thanks for the follow up. And Howard is a big asset!