McGrath State Beach
Campground

Camping Near Ventura California


McGrath State Beach


McGrath State Beach is found five miles south of Ventura California, off of Harbor Boulevard. It has two miles of sandy beach and dunes. Though the campground is near the 2 mile long beach, an inland lagoon prevents easy access to the actual ocean, and it is a half mile walk to get there.

This is a lovely area, full of nature. Within view are the mountains, the ocean, sand dunes, the boats coming out of Ventura Harbor, and lots of estuary. This is where the Santa Clara River meets the sea, and lots of birds and wildlife are attracted here. A nature trail leads through the Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve. Another path leads to the beach.

Besides bird watching, other activities at McGrath include surfing, fishing, hiking and boating. The water has strong currents, so may not be the best for small children or any but the strongest swimmers.

McGrath State Beach campground nature trail


CAMPSITES
175 RV and tent sites

AMENITIES

  • visitor's center
  • showers
  • nature trails
  • dump station
  • fire rings

McGrath campground is located at 2211 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. Call 805-654-4744.


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