Catalina Island Company

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liabilities

Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult who assumes full responsibility at all times.

PERMITTEE acknowledges that the area over which this permit is granted is a wild lands area, containing, without limitation, wild bison, rattlesnakes, and other wildlife, rough terrain, trails and roads, and other conditions which are intrinsic to the environment and locale, all of which may be dangerous and /or hazardous to life, limb and property.

Caution Bison are wild animals. Bison are large wild animals that can cause serious injury and even death. They can accelerate quickly to 35 mph and jump over 6 feet. Never approach, touch, or attempt to feed bison. If you feel threatened, identify an escape route. Place a large object between you and the bison (tree, rock, vehicle), and give the bison a path to avoid you. Never box in a bison with people being both in front and behind it. Please report unusual bison behavior to the Conservancy Rangers at 310.510.2595. https://www.catalinaconservancy.org/userfiles/files/Bison%20Safety%20for%20public.pdf

PERMITTEE voluntarily accepts and assumes all such risks of personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage.

PERMITTEE, by acknowledging these terms and conditions, for himself/herself, his/her heirs, executors, successors and assigns, waives and releases any and all claims, demands or rights of action, in law or in equity, known or unknown against SANTA CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY, SANTA CATALINA ISLAND AND CONSERVANCY, and THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, LOS ANGELES COUNTY and their officers, directors, members, agents and employees for any loss, damage or injury of any kind whatsoever, to himself/herself or to his/her property or to the property of others, occurring from any cause whatsoever, arising directly or indirectly out of exercise of any right granted by this permit, unless the same be attributable to the gross negligence or willful misconduct of SANTA CATALINA ISLAND CO., SANTA CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY, or DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, their officers, directors, members, agents or employees.

PERMITTEE understands that this is a release of PERMITTEE’S right to sue.

WARNING If Catalina is experiencing adverse weather conditions, there is a possibility of trail, road, and campground closures. High winds could result in Express Boat cancellations. Please watch the weather.

Camping Rules

Check-in time is 2 pm.

Check-out time is 11 am.

Quiet hours: 10 pm to 9 am.

We require a two-night minimum stay on Friday and Saturday night during our peak season (Memorial Day weekend through October 31st) in Two Harbors, Little Harbor, and Hermit Gulch Campgrounds.

Loud or amplified sound and music, including radios, are not permitted at any time.

In accordance with the LA County Fire Code, fires and smoking are permitted in the BBQ and fire ring areas only.

Wood cutting, plant collecting or in any way removing or defacing any natural or man-made feature is prohibited.

LA County Ordinance 602(a) P.C. and 602(b) will be strictly enforced.

Firearms, archery equipment, traps or other hunting equipment are strictly prohibited.

Please leave campsite litter free with refuse in the trash containers.

All plants and animals are protected. Buffalo and other wildlife are unpredictable; keep your distance.

No Pets are allowed at Two Harbors and Hermits Gulch Campground. Dogs must be on a leash

Biking Permits required in the interior. Get information at catalinaconservancy.org