Camping near
Hueneme Beach
Ventura County
Camping Down the Coast
Point Mugu State Park
Located 15 miles south of Oxnard, Point Mugu State Park has camping at its Sycamore Canyon Campground. Campsites are assigned upon arrival, even with reservations. Maximum trailer length 31 feet.
Sycamore Canyon Campground includes restrooms, hot showers, and a dump station. Showers take tokens, 2 for a dollar bill.
Thornhill Broome campground has primitive sites. There are picnic tables, fire rings, and chemical toilets.
Fees:
Sycamore Canyon Campground: $45
Thornhill Broom Beach Primitive sites: $35
Hike and Bike: $10
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Point Mugu State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Leo Carrillo State Park
Located 28 miles northwest if Santa Monica,
18 miles south of Port Hueneme
131 campsites for tents or RVs
Facilities: restrooms, showers, dump station, fire rings, picnic tables, visitor center
Fees: $45 per night
Hike and Bike: $10
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Leo Carrillo State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Emma Wood State Beach
North Beach Campground
Just north of Ventura, Emma Wood State Beach's North Beach Campground has 86 ocean-front camping for self-contained RVs or trailers. No tents are permitted. The sites are dirt parking spaces along the ocean side of State Beach Access Road off Highway 101. Some of the spaces have uneven surfaces. There are no facilities other than a portable chemical toilet. Most sites have rocks already assembled into a campfire circle.
High tides during the winter months often close the campground. Reservations are available for camping dates from mid-May through Labor Day weekend. At other times the sites are first come, first served.
The size of the sites vary. In general they range from 20 feet up to 45 feet. Most are back-in sites. The state park website states that RVs are limited to 40 feet because of the small turn-around area. Peak season is from May 15 to September 15.
Emma Wood's Ventura River Group Camp has tent and RV sites for groups as large as 50 as well as Enroute RV sites and Hike and Bike sites.
Campground Fees and Reservations
- North Beach Campground Fees:40 peak season, $30 off season
- Ventura River Group Camp Enroute sites - $30
- Hike and Bike Sites - $10
- Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Emma Wood State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
McGrath State Beach
McGrath State Beach campground was closed due to flooding through the 2013 summer. Currently it is open on a first come, first served basis.
McGrath State Beach
Faria Beach Park
Faria Beach County Park, 7½ miles north of Ventura, has 42 camping sites along the coast. Some sites are suitable for either tents or RVs while others with hook-ups are intended for RVs or trailers. All campsites are first come, first served. Most are close together, although a few have a little more space.
Other facilities at the park include restrooms with flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, and picnic tables. There is a concession stand at the park. Hook-up sites include cable TV.
Camping Fees
- Tent or RV sites: $34 for up to 6 people
- RV Sites with hookups: $48 for up to 6 people
- Premium RV sites: $53
Hobson Beach Park
Hobson Beach County Park, 10 miles north of Ventura, has 31 camping sites along the coast. Some sites are suitable for either tents or RVs while others with hook-ups are intended for RVs or trailers. All campsites are first come, first served. Most are close together, although a few have a little more space.
Facilities at the park include restrooms with flush toilets, hot showers, and full hook-ups, including cable TV. Campsites have picnic tables and fire rings. There is also a snack stand.
Camping Fees
- Tent or RV sites (8-28): $34 for up to 6 people (winter rate is $28)
- RV Sites with hookups: $48 for up to 6 people (winter rate is $43)
Hobson Camping Reservations
During the peak season there are no reservations, campsites are first come, first served. Reservations are taken for off-season camping.
Rincon Parkway Campground
The Rincon Parkway Campground stretches along the Pacific Coast Highway between Faria Beach Park and Hobson Beach Park, about 8 miles north of Ventura. The 127 camping spaces are restricted to self-contained RVs or trailers. Campsites are simply parallel parking spaces along the ocean side of the highway. Campers have great views of the ocean and the beach.
There are no other facilities at the campground other than some portable chemical toilets located at the Pay Vaults. Sites cannot be reserved; they are first come, first served only.
Fees: $28
The fee allows for 1 site with 1 RV and 1 non-recreation vehicle, up to 6 people. There is a 7 day camping limit
from April through October and 14 days other times of year. Dogs must be on leash. $1 per dog, maximum of 2.
RV Parks and Campgrounds
Ventura Ranch KOA
7400 Pine Grove Road, Santa Paula, CA
Information (805) 933-3200
Reservations (877) 779-8080
Ventura Ranch KOA
Campground Facilities: Forest setting close to creek, pavilion, propane, restrooms, showers, laundry, dump station, zip line, camp activities
RV Campsites: 50/30 amp, up to 70' trailers, WiFi, cable TV in some sites
Tent Campsites: firepit, picnic table, no electricity, teepees with beds available
Wheeler Gorge Campground
Wheeler Gorge is a National Forest campground 25 miles north of Ventura. the campground is surrounded by
mountains and is next to a stream. RVs and trailers up to 35 feet can be accommodated. Campfire programs
are held during the summer.
Wheeler Gorge Campground
Middle Lion Campground
Middle Lion is a National Forest campground 21 miles north of Ojai. The campground is surrounded by
chaparral covered mountains and is shaded by cottonwood trees next to a peaceful stream.
There is no water at the campground. Each of the 8 campsites has a picnic table and fire ring.
There are vault toilets.
Middle Lion Campground
Camping at Lake Casitas and
Lake Piru
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Lake Casitas Campgrounds
Location: On the north shore by the marina
Phone: For Information (805) 649-2233, for Reservations (805) 649-1122
Reservation Fees: $7.50
Lake Casitas Camping
Campground Facilities: Playgrounds, Showers, Restrooms
Campsites: All campsites come with Picnic Tables and Fire Rings
Campsite Fees: (The lower prices are for weekdays and off-season after Labor Day and before Easter)
- Basic Sites (dirt pad for tent or RV) - $25 - $30
- Basic Hook-up Sites (water and electric) - $35 - $40
- Deluxe Sites with 40' concrete pad, Hook-ups (water and electric), TV reception, individual turf area - $45 - $50
- Executive Sites with 40' concrete pad, Hook-ups (water, electric and sewer),TV reception, individual turf area - $55 - $60
Lake Piru - Olive Grove Campground
Location: 40 miles east of Ventura, 0n the west shore of Lake Piru near the marina
Information and Reservations: (805) 521-1500
Lake Piru
Campground Facilities: Hot Showers, Piped Water, Restrooms, Dump Stations, WiFi
Campsite Amenities: All campsites come with Picnic Table, Fire Ring with Grill Top
- Full Hook-up Site: Electric, Water, and Sewer connection - $44, $32 (Nov. - Feb.)
- Electric Only - $32, $22 (Nov. - Feb.)
- Tent Camping: - $28, $20 (Nov. - Feb.)
Nearby RV Campgrounds
Evergreen RV Park
2135 North Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard, CA
(805) 485-1936
Evergreen RV Park
RV Sites: 94 sites with full hook-ups (20/30/50 amp), up to 42', WiFi
Amenities: Reading room and lounge, laundry, soda machine, restrooms, hot showers, picnic area
Rates: $$
Valley Trailer Villa RV Park
2371 East Ventura Blvd., Oxnard, CA
(805) 485-3616
Valley Trailer Villa RV Park
RV Sites: 30 amp, sewer, electric
Amenities: Laundry, dump tank
Rates: $$
Ventura Beach RV Resort
800 West Main Street, Ventura, CA
(805) 643-9137
Ventura Beach RV Resort
RV Sites: 144 sites with full hook-ups (30/50 amp)
WiFi, picnic table, fire ring, grass, shade
Tent Sites: 36 sites with water and electricity, 34 sites without hook-ups
Amenities: 24-hour on-site security, general store, bike rentals, pool, spa, showers, restrooms, laundry, playground, sports and games
Rates: $$
Ventura Oaks RV Park
255 Burnham Rd., Oak View, CA
(805) 649-9103
Ventura Oaks RV Park
RV Sites: 60 RV sites, WiFi, full hook-Ups
Amenities: Laundry, hot showers, restrooms, picnic area
Books of Local Interest
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