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Whether you are a first-time camper or an experienced enthusiast, you'll find that our State & County Parks offer quality camping facilities in beautiful surroundings. Most campgrounds are open year-round, and some offer discounts for off-season camping. Many of the more popular campgrounds fill up early, so we strongly recommend making reservations to assure availability.
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STATE PARKS
There are numerous State Parks within the Oxnard & Ventura County Region. The State Park reservation system allows campers to plan ahead and secure their campsites, thus reducing long waiting lines and turn-aways at park entrances. All campers receive fair access to state parks campgrounds.
The link to ReserveAmerica Online Reservations provides the convenience and service of reserving a campsite. The reservation system allows campers to plan ahead and secure their campsites, thus reducing long waiting lines and turn-aways at park entrances.
Emma Wood State Beach - 97 Campsites (Generally 68 are Open)
Open Year Round
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. 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.
For more information about the park, please call (805) 968-1033 or 805-648-4807 (North Beach) or 805-654-4610 (Ventura Group)
Important Information:
* Do Not Confuse With Emma Wood North Beach.
* Only Group sites are on reservations Year-Round.
* Family sites are on a 1st come/1st served basis.
* Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additonal vehicles will be charged per night at the park.
Getting There:
The beach is two miles west of Ventura. North Beach is reached via Highway 101. The group camp's entrance is at the west end of Main Street in Ventura.
McGrath State Beach Campground - 174 campsites
McGrath State Beach is one of the best bird-watching areas in California, with the lush riverbanks of the Santa Clara River and sand dunes along the shore in Oxnard. A nature trail leads to the Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve. Two miles of beach provide surfing and fishing opportunities, however, swimmers are urged to use caution because of strong currents and riptides. The park offers campsites by the beach.
Directions- Location: The beach is five miles south of Ventura off Highway 101 via Harbor Boulevard.
For more information about the park, please call (805) 968-1033 or 805-654-4744 or 805-654-4610
Point Mugu State Park
Point Mugu State Park, located in the Santa Monica Mountains, features five miles of ocean shoreline with rocky bluffs, sandy beaches and sand dunes, rugged hills and uplands, two major river canyons, wide grassy valleys dotted with sycamores, oaks and a few native walnuts. There are more than 70 miles of hiking trails. The beach also features swimming, body surfing and surf fishing. The 13,300-acre park includes the jagged pinnacles of the Boney Mountains State Wilderness Area.
For more information about the park, please call ( 805) 488-5223 or 818-880-0350
This park has two year-round reservable campgrounds. One is developed (Big Sycamore Canyon, with 50 wooded sites and the other is known as Thornhill Broome). There's also a 12-site hike-in or bike-in campground at La Jolla Valley, reached via La Jolla Canyon or Sycamore Canyon. The walk-in campground has piped water and restrooms, but you'll need to bring your own stove and fuel; ground fires aren't permitted.
Important Information:
* Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additonal vehicles will be charged per night at the park. * Park is reservable Year-Round.
* Sycamore Canyon Has An Inbound Gate That Will Be Locked at 10:00pm. No late night arrivals are permitted.
* Pay showers only in Sycamore Canyon campground.
* Pay showers are only available for campers registered at Sycamore Canyon.
Getting There:
The beach is 15 miles south of Oxnard on Highway One.
Sycamore Canyon - 50 sites
Located in the Santa Monica Mountains, features five miles of ocean shoreline, with rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, sand dunes, rugged hills and uplands, two major river canyons and wide grassy valleys dotted with sycamores, oaks and a few native walnuts. There are more than 70 miles of hiking and biking trails. The beach also features swimming, body surfing and surf fishing. The 13,300 - acre park includes the jagged pinnacles of the Boney Mountains State Wilderness Area.
Thornhill Broome Beach State Park - 80 Beach sites
Thornhill Broome Beach (Primitive). Thornhill Broome campground has no showers, chemical toilets, and no shade.
Leo Carillo State Beach - 138 sites
The beach was named after Leo Carrillo, a popular radio and TV performer, who also served on the State Park and Recreation Commission. He was related by blood and marriage to a long of distinguished original Californians. The park has 1.5 miles of beach for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, surf fishing and beachcombing. The beach also has tidepools, coastal caves and reefs for exploring. Nature walks and campfire programs are offered (call the park for schedules) and a small visitor center has interpretive displays. Giant sycamore shade the main campgrounds. The park also features hiking upland.
Location- Directions: The park is located 28 miles northwest of Santa Monica on the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway One.)
For more information about the park, please call ( 805) 488-5223 or 818-880-0350
NATIONAL PARKS
The Channel Islands National Park offers primitive tent camping on Anacapa; San Miguel; Santa Barbara; Santa Cruz, Del Norte; Santa Cruz, Scorpion Valley; and Santa Rosa Islands.
Island Packers offers boat transportation for camping in the Channel Islands. All campers are required to obtain a camping permit. After you have reserved your boat transportation with Island Packers, you have to call 1-800-365-2267 to obtain a camping permit, or you can obtain your permit online by visiting: http://reservations.nps.gov.
Channel Islands Aviation offers Daytrips, Camper Transportation and Surf Fishing to Santa Rosa Island, (805) 987-1301.
COUNTY OF VENTURA CAMPGROUNDS - County of Ventura Campgrounds
CAMP COMFORT
11969 North Creek Road, Ojai. Hwy 33, S.E. on Hermosa Road. 654-3951
General: Host, Restrooms/Water
Picnic: Family, Group, BBQ/Fire Pits, Kitchen, Clubhouse
Activities: Playground, Horseshoe Pits, Volleyball Court
Camping: Tent, RV, Group, Youth, BBQ/Fire Pits, Showers, Electrical Hookup
San Antonio Creek flows through the park. Shade trees. Two family and group barbecue areas. Large clubhouse for indoor parties. Concessions. Indoor showers and laundry facilities for campers. Family and group camping; fire pits. Electrical hook-ups at 16 campsites. Phone: (805) 654-3951
DENNISON PARK
7250 Santa Paula-Ojai Rd., Ojai. Hwy 150, S. of Nordhoff Road. 654-3951
General: Host, Restrooms/Water
Picnic: Family, Group, BBQ/Fire Pits
Activities: Playground, Horseshoe Pits
Camping: Tent, RV, Group, Youth, BBQ/Fire Pits
Serene and quiet year around. Outstanding view of Ojai Valley. Shade trees. Family and group barbecue areas. Secluded individual campsites; firepits. Ideal for family reunions, church retreats, and camping groups.
FOSTER PARK
438 Casitas Vista Road, Ventura. Hwy 33, Exit Casitas Vista/ Santa Ana Rd. 654-3951
General: Host, Restrooms/Water
Picnic: Family, Group, BBQ/Fire Pits
Activities: Amphitheater, Playground, Horseshoe Pits, Equestrian.
Camping: Tent, RV, Group, Youth, BBQ/Fire Pits
Historic park, first developed in 1906. Ventura River flows through the park. Shade trees. Trailhead for the highly popular Ojai Valley Trail. Fishing, hiking and relaxing. Family and group barbecue areas. Small amphitheater for non-amplified events. Family and group camping; fire pits. Secluded youth campground near the river.
KENNEY GROVE
823 North Oak Avenue, Fillmore. Off 7th, between Old Telegraph & Sycamore Rds. 524-0750
General: Host, Restrooms/Water
Picnic: Family, Group, BBQ/Fire Pits, Kitchen, Clubhouse
Activities: Amphitheater, Playground, Horseshoe Pits, Softball Field
Camping: Tent, RV, Group, Youth, BBQ/Fire Pits, Electrical Hookup
Quiet and secured. Developed campground with level, 20 amp. electric and water hookups. Ideal for group camping, hot showers, amphitheater, large grassy area. Large and small group barbecue areas ideal for company picnics, family reunions, etc. Beautifully landscaped, well shaded with majestic oak trees. For reservations: E-mail: kgp823@jps.net Phone: (805) 524-0750
OAK PARK
901 Quimisa, Simi Valley. Off Los Angeles Ave, East of Madera Road. 527-6886
General: Host, Restrooms/Water
Picnic: Family, Group, BBQ/Fire Pits, Kitchen, Clubhouse
Activites: Playground, Horseshoe Pits, Volleyball Court
Camping: Tent, RV, Group, Youth, BBQ/Fire Pits, Electrical Hookup
A developed campground with firepits, water and electrical hookups. Family and group picnic and playground areas. Clubhouse for large indoor parties. A combined group barbecue/camping area with electrical hookups and asphalt parking for R.V.'s opened in 1996. Phone: (805) 527-6886
STECKEL PARK
8080 Mistletoe Road, Santa Paula. Hwy 150, 5 miles North of Santa Paula. Day-use and County operated campgrounds 654-3951; Far West Resorts Camping 933-3200
General: Host, Restrooms/Water
Picnic: Family, Group, BBQ/Fire Pits, Kitchen, Clubhouse
Activites: Playground, Horseshoe Pits, Softball Field, Volleyball Court
Camping: Tent, RV, Group, Youth, BBQ/Fire Pits, Electrical Hookup
Santa Paula Creek flows through the park. Shade trees. Aviary. Fishing and hiking. Family and group barbecue areas. Family and group camping; firepits. Large campground next to creek. RV and tent campground with group barbecue area, stone cabin and restroom also available through reservation. Far West Resorts operates the campgrounds east of the Santa Paula Creek; their phone number is (805) 933-3200. Individual and R.V. group campgrounds west of the Santa Paula Creek are County operated; call (805) 654-3951.
FARIA BEACH
4350 W. Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura. Hwy 101, State Beach offramp exit N.W. of Ventura. 654-3951
General: Host, Restrooms/Water, Food Supplies
Picnic: None
Activities: Playground, Horseshoe Pits
Camping: Tent, RV, Group, BBQ/Fire Pits, Showers
Oceanside campground (42 sites) for families and groups: firepits, hot showers, flush toilets, concession stand, surf fishing, beautiful sandy shoreline, surfing and four sites with full hookups (water, sewer, electric and cable TV).
HOBSON BEACH
5210 W. Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura. Hwy 101, Sea Cliff offramp exit N.W. of Ventura. 654-3951
General: Host, Restrooms/Water, Food Supplies
Picnic: None
Activities: None
Camping: Tent, RV, Group, BBQ/Fire Pits, Showers
Oceanside campground (31 sites) for families and groups: firepits, hot showers, flush toilets, concession stand, surf fishing, beautiful sandy shoreline, surfing and one of the best reefs for exploration at low tides. 10 sites with full hookups (water, sewer, electric, and cable TV).
RINCON PARKWAY
Pacific Coast Hwy, Between Faria & Hobson. Hwy 101, Sea Cliff offramp exit N.W. of Ventura
General: None
Picnic: None
Activities: None
Camping: RV
Very popular oceanside RV camping (127 sites) along Old Pacific Coast Highway. Million-dollar views at sunset. Surf fishing. Self-contained RV camping only on first come first serve basis.
RV PARKS
Evergreen RV Park
2135 N. Oxnard Blvd.
Oxnard, CA 93030
Phone: 805-485-1936 for reservations!
FAX: 805-485-5611
Evergreen RV offers 85 spaces with full hook-ups, hot showers and clean bathrooms, a cozy clubhouse with a fireplace and library for leisure reading, two laundry rooms and vending machines. Restaurants and shopping within walking distance, nearby beaches and a quiet setting for you to enjoy your vacation.
Ventura Beach RV Resort
800 West Main Street
Ventura, CA
805-643-9137
Ventura Beach RV Resort is a private RV park offering full hookups, showers, supplies and recreational facilities.
Features picnic tables with fire rings, handicap showers, playground and arcades. Group barbecues, square dances, horseshoe pit, volleyball, sidewalk checkers and rentals for both 2- and 4-wheel bikes are available for guests' entertainment. The park is just a short walk to beach. The bike path begins at the park. Pay phones are available. The camp hosts 168 sites, of which 144 are full hookup. The maximum site length is 70 feet. The maximum electrical is 50 amps.
LAKE CASITAS RECREATION AREA - Lake Casitas Recreation Area
 Lake Casitas is conveniently located between Santa Barbara and Ventura nestled between the sandy beaches of the coast and spectacular mountains towering over the Ojai Valley.
Lake Casitas has 32 miles of shoreline and 6,200 acres of oak trees and rolling hills. The lake is filled with trout, bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish with "world class" fish catches frequently recorded. Facilities include two boat launching ramps, large fishing docks, electrical and water hookup camping sites and picnic areas.
The Park holds many special events including the prestigious Ojai Wine Festival, the popular Ojai Renaissance Festival and the cultural Native American Indian Pow-Wow and was proud to host the 1984 Olympic canoeing and rowing events.
The Casitas Park Store features groceries, ice, propane, rental trailers and camping supplies. The Casitas Bait and Tackle Shop has boat and slip rentals, marine repair, fishing tackle, gasoline and fishing licenses. The Casitas Snack Bar serves breakfast, lunch, ice cream and treats. On weekends and holidays various types of cycles are available for rent from the Cycles-4-Rent Concession, and the Center For Earth Concerns operates Wildlife & Nature Cruises on the lake by appointment only.
At Lake Casitas, you choose the camping experience that suits you best. Each of the 12 campgrounds features a distinct personality. Some are lakeside, while others are nestled among the trees or tucked along the hillsides. Some are more centrally located near bathrooms and showers, while others are more remote. We have sites for tents, tent trailers, campers and RVs.
Over 400 camp sites ranging from tent to full hook-ups.
Our campsites feature:
* Stunning lake views or mountain vistas
* Pinic tables and fire rings
* Nearby camp stores, stocked with ice, firewood and camping needs
* Centrally located and well maintained bathrooms and shower house
You can call our reservation center Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:00pm at 805-649-1122 to make a reservation or use the handy reservation request form by mail. You can also reserve selected picnic areas for your group gathering. |
