Outside in Ventura.

Explore 9 listed public parks, trails, forests, and natural areas in Ventura, California. Compare locations and documented activities, with official sources and notices for planning your visit.

Channel Islands National Park: Santa Rosa Island fire and wildlife closure areas

Park-specific information

Santa Rosa Island fire and wildlife closure areas

Fire-affected areas of Santa Rosa Island are closed during recovery. Sandy Point’s coastline is closed year-round to protect seal rookeries. Beaches and dunes from China Camp to Cluster Point are closed to visitor access except marked paths. Follow the NPS map and posted boundaries.

Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Point Mugu State Park: Thornhill Broome Campground

Park-specific information

Thornhill Broome Campground

The campground is closed beginning October 8, 2026 because of high tides. The source does not give a reopening date.

Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Emma Wood State Beach: North Beach Campground

Park-specific information

North Beach Campground

Road and construction issues continue to prevent campground reopening, with no firm deadline. The page also contains differing day-use statements, so confirm North Beach day-use access directly before visiting.

Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Point Mugu State Park: La Jolla day use and group camp water

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La Jolla day use and group camp water

Water is shut off for maintenance until further notice. The agency asks hikers and campers to bring their own water.

Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Point Mugu State Park: Park wildlife sightings

Park-specific information

Park wildlife sightings

The agency reports mountain lion sightings and links its wildlife guidance. Review those instructions before heading out; the notice does not announce a park closure.

Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Carpinteria State Beach: Day-use area, Santa Rosa Loop and beach work route

Park-specific information

Day-use area, Santa Rosa Loop and beach work route

The agency advises that equipment movements October 22–28 may cause delays and noise between 8 a.m. and sunset. It does not announce a beach or campground closure for this work.

Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Carpinteria State Beach: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and San Miguel camping loops

Park-specific information

Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and San Miguel camping loops

Maintenance is scheduled February 15–March 13, 2027. These loops, including group sites, are unavailable for reservations; limited walk-up availability will depend on the work. Check the park before booking.

Feb 15, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027

Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026