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 August 9 at 6:44PM PDT until August 13 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected during the evening high tides. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to midnight PDT Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns will peak each evening between about 8 PM and 10 PM due to astronomical high tides of 7.3 to 7.5 feet.
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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