Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Bicycle Riding Biking Comfort Station Fishing Group Camping Hiking Hiking Difficult Hiking Moderate Hiking Trails Iron Ranger	Mountain Biking Nature Trails Parking Picnic Area Picnic Tables Picnicing Ranger Station Swimming Telephone

Rodent Warning

Park visitors are advised the park is experiencing an increase in the rodent population such as ground squirrels this year. Ground squirrels can damage property and equipment. While we strive to control rodent populations at this campground park visitors who occupy campsites must take precaution to protect their food and equipment. California State Parks is not responsible for damage to personal property.

Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

• Your campsite fee includes only ONE vehicle. Additional vehicles must pay an additional fee for each day at the park.
  • Emma Woods State Beach (family campground) sites are now available on site specific reservations.

  • Family sites accomodate self-contained vehicles ONLY. There is no running water and there is no electricity available to campers. NO TENT CAMPING.

  • Emma Wood State Beach (family campground) is located approximately 2 miles NORTH of Emma Wood Ventura River Group Camp!
  • Only Group sites are on reservations Year-Round.
  • To book a Group site you must have at least NINE occupants
  • Family sites: Park closed Nov 1, 2009 thru Mar 31, 2010. Reservations available Apr 1 thru Oct 15, 2010.
  • Family sites are 1st come / 1st served when not on reservations.
  • NO TENT CAMPING on family sites!
  • Dogs must be kept on a lesh at all times. Dogs are not permitted on the beach.
  • There are frequent park closures due to high tides, which are common in the winter (October - March).
  • Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.

  All vehicles shall be completely self-contained (built into the unit at time of construction); including kitchen and toilet facilities. Gray water (sink and shower) and Black water (human waste - septic tank) shall be contained and disposed of at an authorized dump station. Vehicles that are not self-contained will not be allowed to enter the park for camping purposes

Getting There:

Emma Wood SB
900 WEST MAIN ST.
Ventura CA 93001

Emma Wood State Beach (familty campground) is 2 miles west of Ventura via Highway 101.
The Group CampA?s Entrance is at the west end of Main Street in Ventura.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (805)968-1033