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McGrath State Beach campground
Oxnard, California
Wide beach and lagoon camp on the Ventura coast, good for birdwatching and long walks.
- Price
- Check ReserveCalifornia for rates
- Booking
- Book ahead
McGrath State Beach lies at the mouth of the Santa Clara River south of Ventura, with a big beach, a lagoon with birds and a flat, easy campground set back from the sand. The Channel Islands are visible on clear days.
Good to know
- Bring layers, fog is common
- Birdwatch around the river mouth
- Book summer weekends early
- Best time
- Spring and autumn
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Paved, off Harbor Boulevard
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Showers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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