North Beach Campground
Currently closed to camping and day use through June 2026 for roadway repairs and Caltrans Highway 1 overpass demolition. Day-use access may resume June 2026 with traffic controls, but camping reopening date remains uncertain pending resolution of road safety issues within the campground area. The remainder of Emma Wood State Beach, including Group Camp, remains open.
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
North Beach Campground at Emma Wood State Beach provides a unique beachfront camping experience on the Ventura County coast, two miles west of downtown Ventura. The 90 unleveled campsites sit directly on the beach along the historic Roosevelt Highway, offering unobstructed Pacific Ocean views. Sites have mixed surfaces of asphalt, dirt, cobble, and ocean debris. This is a primitive campground with no permanent amenities. There is no potable water, electricity, fire rings, phones, or dump station. Portable toilets are provided. Only fully self-contained vehicles up to 40 feet are permitted; tents are prohibited. The campground is adjacent to active railroad tracks and Highway 101, so expect noise. High tide events may cause temporary closures. Dogs are allowed in the campground on leash but are prohibited on the beach itself. When open, reservations are available through ReserveCalifornia for peak season dates from mid-May through Labor Day; at other times sites are first-come-first-served.
Directions
From Ventura, take Highway 101 north approximately 2 miles. The campground entrance is accessible from the highway. When open, follow signs for Emma Wood State Beach North Beach.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 65ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| channelcoastinfo@parks.ca.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (805) 585-1850 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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