Emma Wood Sb Group Campground
Open year-round with reservations required through ReserveCalifornia. Note that the separate North Beach Campground at Emma Wood State Beach is closed through June 2026 for construction, but this group camp at Ventura River remains operational.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 1:29PM PDT until October 30 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Minor to moderate coastal flooding expected due to very high tides. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor to moderate flooding of sea water is likely over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate to significant beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage of structures due to sea water inundation is possible to the most vulnerable areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides will reach 7.5 ft (MLLW) noon Friday, which is about 1.5 feet above astronomical projections.
About
Emma Wood State Beach Group Campground, officially known as Ventura River Group Camp, occupies a scenic location at the mouth of the Ventura River along the Ventura County coast. Separated by about 2 freeway miles from the main Emma Wood State Beach, this facility caters specifically to group camping with four developed tent campsites and a separate primitive RV camping area. The developed tent sites each accommodate up to 30 people and include fire rings and picnic tables. The primitive RV section handles larger groups of up to 50 people with a maximum of 20 vehicles, though no utility hookups are available. RVs up to 45 feet in length can be accommodated. All campers have access to restrooms, potable water, a lighted parking lot, and beach access. A bike path connects the facility to nearby Ventura. Reservations are required year-round and can be made through ReserveCalifornia. This is a walk-in tent camping situation for the developed sites, as gear must be carried a short distance from the parking area to the campsites. Dogs are prohibited on the beach.
Directions
Located at the mouth of the Ventura River, approximately 2 miles north of downtown Ventura off US Highway 101. The group camp is separate from the main Emma Wood State Beach entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $130 - $360 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (805) 585-1850 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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