Ventura - Premier Visitors Guide 2007-2008 - (Page 36) around town CAMPING around Ventura croquet, children’s play area, propane refill, laundry, convenience store. Pets OK with proof of vaccinations. An hour from Los Angeles — a million miles away McGrath State Beach 2211 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, 654-4744, camping reservations (800) 444-7275. Five mi. south of Ventura off Hwy. 101 via Harbor Blvd. Set between lush riverbanks and sand dunes, McGrath is one of the best bird-watching areas in the state. A nature trail leads to an estuary and nature preserve and campers often spot rabbit, quail and other wildlife in the early morning hours. It's about a 5-minute walk around a flood zone from the campground to the beach, which is great for surfing and fishing opportunities, but not swimmer-friendly due to strong currents and riptides. 174 campsites, RVs up to 45', showers, restrooms, hike and bike camp. No hookups. $20 per night. A t the north end of Ventura lie miles of pristine California coastline—one of the state’s most popular destinations for RV and tent camping. Locals head up the coast to bike or walk while enjoying the glorious scenery, or to beach comb or tidepool for hours on end. ground, horseshoe pits. $30 – $45 per night. 654-3951. Emma Wood State Beach Pacific Coast Hwy., 1.5 miles north of Ventura, 97 primitive sites on the Pacific Ocean. Reservations. (800) 4447275. RVs 30 feet and under—no tent camping. $20/night. Hobson Beach County Campground Pacific Coast Hwy., 7 mi. north of Ventura, 31 sites for tents and RVs, showers, fire rings. On the Pacific Ocean. No reservations. 654-3951. Good for families and groups. $30 – $45 per night. RV Giant Based in Ventura Affinity Group, Inc., headquartered at 2575 Vista del Mar (800-765-1912, www.rv.net) is a global recreation powerhouse. Home to Good Sam Club, Coast to Coast Resorts and Camping World Stores, tours of the corporate facility are available to Good Sam Club Members and potential members alike! There is also a Good Sam Lounge where club merchandise may be purchased. Emma Wood Group Camp Located at far north end of Main Street in Ventura. Reservations required. 120 sites for tent or self-contained RV sites (non-groups accepted upon availability). (800) 444-7275. Maximum RV length is 35 ft. Restrooms, water spigots, no hookups, no showers, lighted parking lot, fire rings. Day Use Area within park next to bike path. Rincon RV Parkway Pacific Coast Hwy., 6 mi. north of Ventura. Roadside parking for self-contained vehicles only. Permits issued through pay vaults. No reservations. 654-3951. 127 sites. Exit State Beaches or Sea Cliff off Hwy. 101. $25 per night. Ventura Beach RV Resort 800 W. Main St., 643-9137. This 19acre full-service RV park and campground, a member of the Affinity Group, has 144 RV sites, 24 tent sites. Full hookups w/water and sewer. Showers, restrooms, recreation buildings, swimming pool and spa, game room with pool and table tennis, horseshoes, volleyball, RV Supplies RV parts, sales and service are available at Barber RV, 3650 E. Main St (877371-6666, www.barberrv.com). Faria Beach County Campground Pacific Coast Hwy., 5 mi. north of Ventura, 42 sites for tents and RVs (hookups). Showers, fire rings, play36 VENTURA VISITORS GUIDE http://www.rv.net http://www.barberrv.com
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