Most State beach camp sites are year-round, but some
of the beach parks are cooler in the winter. In Southern California
beach camping is great anytime of the year, but visitors stand a better
chance of getting the state beach campground during the non-summer months.
Reservations are accepted up to 56 days in advance of arrival. Some
days the California Dept. of Parks and Recreation reservation system
receives more than 3,000 calls per hour. To make reservations call 1-800-444-7275
or 619-452-8787 (8AM to 5PM Pacific Time) there is a $6.75 fee to make
a reservation.
Excellent California State beaches camping sites and non-state California
beaches camping grounds include:
Point Mugu State Park and Beach Campgrounds
has 132 sites for tents and recreational vehicles. Amenities: picnic
tables, near the beach and Pacific Ocean (818-880-0350)
McGrath State Beach Campground has 174 sites
for tents and recreational vehicles. Amenities: fire rings, picnic tables,
near beach and Pacific Ocean (805-654-4610).
Emma Wood State Beach Campground features
61 sites for tents and recreational vehicles. Amenities: chemical toilets,
adjacent to Pacific Ocean (805-654-4610).
Carpinteria State Beach offers a mile of beach
for swimming, surf fishing and camping. Camping is not permitted on
the beach it. During peak season this park has a maximum stay limit
of 7 consecutive nights. (805)968-1033
San Clemente Beach has lovely ocean views.
The off season is nice, but on the cool side in the mornings and at
evening time. (949) 492-3156
