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# Emma Wood State Beach

Ventura · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeFacilities

### Emma Wood State Beach: North Beach Campground

Park-specific information

- [North Beach Campground](https://caparks.org/parks/emma-wood-state-beach)

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 ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=604)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(805) 585-1850](tel:8055851850)

**Hours**: 7 am - Sunset

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=604)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.2818&lon=-119.317)

## About Emma Wood State Beach

Emma Wood State Beach is listed in official public-land records for Ventura, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Surfing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/surfing)[Biking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/biking)Tent CampingGroup CampsitesHike-and-Bike CampsitesRemote CampingRV AccessParkingRestrooms / ShowersRestroomsDrinking Water AvailablePicnic AreasBeach AreaWindsurfing/SurfingBike Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=604)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan for campground and visitor-service changes

Separate overnight access, sanitation, boat slips, and maintenance when checking a park’s visitor services.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/campgrounds-and-visitor-services)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

[Suggest a correction](https://caparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://caparks.org/parks/emma-wood-state-beach.md)

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[All parks](https://caparks.org/parks)

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