Emma Wood State Beach

Camping Reservations

Status: Open year round.  


Description

Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15

Moderate ocean temperature at Emma Wood State Beach makes the area a great place for swimming, surfing and fishing. Catches include perch, bass, cabezon and corbina. A freshwater marsh at the southwest end of the beach attract raccoons, songbirds and red-tailed hawks. The beach also features the crumbling ruins of a World War II coastal artillery site. There is a grassy area for groups and a campground for hikers and bikers. The beach offers a view of Anacapa Island - and occasional dolphins.

Park Kiosk Hours:

  • Hi Season: 8am-10pm
  • Lo Season: Varies FRI/SAT

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Bicycle Riding
  • Biking
  • Comfort Station
  • Fishing
  • Group Camping
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Difficult
  • Hiking Moderate
  • Hiking Trails
  • Iron Ranger
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Ranger Station
  • Swimming
  • Telephone


Alerts and Important Information

Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.
  • Your campsite fee includes only ONE vehicle. Additional vehicles must pay an additional fee for each day at the park.
    • Emma Woods State Beach (family campground) sites are now available on site specific reservations.
    • Family sites accomodate self-contained vehicles ONLY. There is no running water and there is no electricity available to campers. NO TENT CAMPING.
    • Emma Wood State Beach (family campground) is located approximately 2 miles NORTH of Emma Wood Ventura River Group Camp!
    • Only Group sites are on reservations Year-Round.
    • To book a Group site you must have at least NINE occupants
    • Family sites:
    • 2009 on reservations 05/15/09 through 09/07/09.
    • Family sites are 1st come / 1st served when not on reservations.
    • NO TENT CAMPING on family sites!
    • Dogs must be kept on a lesh at all times. Dogs are not permitted on the beach.
    • There are frequent park closures due to high tides, which are common in the winter (October - March).
    • Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.

    All vehicles shall be completely self-contained (built into the unit at time of construction); including kitchen and toilet facilities. Gray water (sink and shower) and Black water (human waste - septic tank) shall be contained and disposed of at an authorized dump station. Vehicles that are not self-contained will not be allowed to enter the park for camping purposes

Getting There:

Emma Wood SB
900 WEST MAIN ST.
Ventura CA 93001

Emma Wood State Beach (familty campground) is 2 miles west of Ventura via Highway 101.
The Group CampA?s Entrance is at the west end of Main Street in Ventura.

 

 
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