Emma Wood State Beach Campground

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Emma Wood State Beach, Ventura County, California
Emma Wood State Beach, Ventura County, California

Emma Wood State Beach
Campground

Ventura County


Emma Wood State Beach RV Campground

Emma Wood State Beach Campground offers unobstructed oceanfront RV camping at their North Beach Campground. There are few amenities other than portable toilets and rocks formed into campfire circles, but the views are spectacular.

Emma Wood State Beach Campground is off Highway 101 in Ventura. The North Beach Campground RV camping is along the State Beach Access Road. The campground has 86 RV campsites in two areas along the beach. Railroad tracks pass behind the campground, but most visitors don't mind the occasional train.

Emma Wood State Beach Campground also provides a Hike & Bike Site, Enroute camping, and a Ventura River Group Campground.

The Enroute site is for self-contained RVs or trailers arriving late in the day. Occupants of these sites must vacate them by 9:00 AM the following morning.

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Emma Wood State Beach Campground Basics
Emma Wood State Beach Campground Location: Off Highway 101, Ventura
Camping Season: Open year-round
Number of Sites: 86
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 3 (including trailers)
Vehicles must fit in assigned campsite.
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by California State Parks
Information: (805) 585-1850

Reservations at Emma Wood State Beach Campground
Reservations required Emma Wood State Beach Campground reservation re required from mid-May through Labor Day. Reservations are available year-round up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 45 feet
Accessible Sites: None designated
Fees: North Beach - $40
Hike & Bike site $10
Enroute sites - $30
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Emma Wood State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-in, Check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM
Chek-out: Noon

Emma Wood State Beach Campground Amenities
Campsites: Some stone fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Portable toilets for day use. no potable water
Showers: No
Dump Station: No
Attractions near Emma Wood State Beach Campground:
  • Enjoy the beach for swimming, sun bathing, and surfing.
  • Set out on local hiking trails.
  • Try your luck at surf fishing.
  • Hike the Ocean's Edge Trail and the Emma Wood River Trail.
  • Visit WWII Coastal Artillery Guns remnants.
  • Cycle along the Ventura to Ojai Bike Trail.
  • Tour nearby Mission San Buenaventura.
  • Run along the sand at San Buenaventura Beach.





Campsites at Emma Wood State Beach Campground, Ventura County, CA

North Beach Campground
Emma Wood State Beach Campground


Ventura River Group Campground

The Ventura River Group Campground has four group tent sites. Each site can accommodate between 9 and 30 people along with 5 vehicles. These are walk-in sites, although the walk is short. Amenities include campfire rings, tables, piped water, restrooms, and cold water showers. There is also a Group RV Site which can hold up to 20 self-contained RVs or trailers. This site can accommodate up to 50 people. Reservations are required for these sites.
Group Site Fees: $130 per night
RV Group Site Fee: $360 per night
Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Ventura River Group Campsite Reservations



Key Emma Wood State Beach Campground Regulations

  1. Quiet Hours run from 10 PM to 6 AM.
  2. Generator operation hours are from 10 AM. to 8 PM, as needed.
  3. Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and under adult supervision at all times. Dogs must be confined to a vehicle or tent at night.

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Reviews from Previous Campers

2021 - 2024

  • Campsites are close together.
  • Great surf fishing.
  • Limited access to beach area with sand at some sites.
  • Beautiful and serene.
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Surf Fishing Near
Emma Wood Beach

Surf fishers along the beach by Emma Wood State Park do well fishing for halibut, perch, striper, seabass, and corbina. Fishermen in the area suggest using large sandcrabs to catch corbina. Also watch for barred surfperch and yellowfin croaker feeding on sand crabs, worms and mussel.

Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties Beach and Lake Attractions

Visitors exploring the Santa Barbara and Ventura counties coast will discover many wonderful attractions Campers at Emma Wood State Beach Campground are right on the edge of the sand with great ocean views. All up and down the coast are interesting places to stop.

  • Hike along self-guided nature trail on El Capitan Point or the Bill Wallace Trail leading up El Capitan Creek.
  • Surf the point at El Capitan Beach, Mondos, or Rincon Point.
  • Spend the afternoon kiteboarding at Leadbetter Beach.
  • Fish for monster bass at Lake Casitas.
  • Enjoy the calm waters of beautiful Cachuma Lake.
  • Experience excellent pier fishing off the Gaviota Pier.
  • Take to the air hang gliding at Douglas Preserve near Arroyo Burro Beach.
  • View the Harbor Seals near Carpinteria Beach.
  • Watch some exciting and competitive beach volleyball at East Beach.
  • Kayak along the Santa Barbara coast.
  • Explore Channel Islands Harbor where you can rent a boat or take a cruise out to the Channel Islands.
  • Visit the Flight 261 Memorial Sundial at Hueneme Beach.


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