Willow Cove is the closest boat-in campsite to Avalon Harbor on Catalina Island, requiring only a 2. 5-mile paddle (approximately 45 minutes), making it ideal for first-time kayak campers.

The primitive site accommodates up to eight people and features a cobblestone beach with some sand, suitable for swimming, though expect daytime crowds from day-use visitors and tour groups.

All boat-in camping is primitive with no running water, toilets, or campfires allowed—campers must bring portable restrooms (WAG bags), pack out all trash, and bring their own camp stoves for cooking.