McGrath State Beach Campground California
Due to flooding, as of 7/10/2019, McGrath State Beach is closed until further notice. The park will reopen when cleanup/repairs have been made. The Park is hoping that will be later in 2022 or early 2023.
McGrath State Beach Overview
McGrath State Beach has 174 campsites next to the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Oxnard, California. The State Beach also borders the Santa Clara River Estuary Natural Preserve and includes lush stream side woodlands, coastal dunes, wide beach and marshlands.
Amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers ($), a campfire center and dump station. Each campsite also has a table, fire pit and grate. Hike & bike campsites are also available.
McGrath State Beach – Area Recreation
The Santa Clara River Estuary Natural Preserve has a surprising diverse wildlife population including plants, animals, dolphins, seals, whales and over 245 bird species. Other outdoor recreation includes surf-fishing, swimming, surfing, sunbathing, beach combing, hiking, biking and picnicking.
Emma Wood State Beach is also located just 8 miles up the coast in Ventura.
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Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service - Good
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Grills
- Group Camping
- Hike/Bike Campsites
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- Showers
Activities
- Beach
- Beach Access
- Beach Combing
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating (non motorized)
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Kite Surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Ocean
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Skin Diving
- Snorkeling
- Stargazing
- Surf Fish
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Walking Trails
- Whale Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
- Wind Surfing
Oxnard, California 93030
805 654-4744
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- Group
- Hike/Bike
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
174
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
10
McGrath State Beach Comments & Reviews
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After November 1st, maybe even the few weeks before, make sure to CALL the park office to see if the campground is open, or closed due to flooding. It was our first stop looking for a spot over this Veteran’s Day Weekend and it was closed. Got lucky enough to catch a park official at the gate who told us it often floods in the off-season. My full stay review will have to wait for a little while.