Hermit Gulch Campground

Avalon, CA 90704

In order to reach the island, boat transportation is the most popular and easiest way to travel. Catalina Express (1-800-540-4753) passenger boats leave from San Pedro, Long Beach, and Dana Point. The Catalina Flyer departs from Newport Beach. All of those ports access Avalon, on the east end of the island. Boat transportation is for people, no vehicles allowed. Another way to reach the island is by private boat or plane/helicopter. The Safari Bus between Avalon and Two Harbors runs daily but seats are very limited and reservations are required. The Safari Bus is not a tour. It is transportation between Two Harbors and Avalon with stops at Black Jack trailhead, Catalina Airport In-the-Sky and a bus change at Little Harbor. There is no scheduled ferry between Avalon and Two Harbors. Hermit Gulch Campground is located uphill on Avalon Canyon Road just 1.5 miles from the Avalon boat landing. The campground can be reached either by foot or bike on the paved road or by Avalon Transportation Services (310-510-0025) which provides both taxi and city trolley service accessible directly from the boat landing. Lockers and baggage storage/service is also available at the Avalon boat landing.