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THINGS
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McGrath State Beach
Oxnard
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McGrath
State Beach has 172 campsites by the beach and is next to
the Santa Clara River and sand dunes. At McGrath's northern
end is the Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve, which includes
eight ecosystems and a boardwalk flanked by tall grasses.
Over 245 recorded bird species that spend
at least part of their year in the nature preserve near
McGrath Sate Beach.
The campground is fairly remote by Southern California standards
but still not too far away from the comforts of civilization.
The beach here is wind and sandy perfect for a stroll or
just laying out in the sun. Strong currents and riptides
are common swimmers use caution. Campng
reservations can be made in advance through Reserve
America.
McGrath's campsites are arranged in six sections. The best
and closest to the beach are campsites 102 to 107, 35 to
37 and 41 to 44. Next best are sites 161 to 163, 167 to
169, 59 to 97 for their location near sand and lawn. Campsites
to avoid are 150 to 153 and 156 to 160 which are too near
the farmland and the campsites closest to Harbor Boulevard.
Both tents and RV's are welcome at the McGrath State Beach.
There is a 34 ft maximum length limit for motor homes, and
a 30 ft max length limit for trailers and pop-up campers.
All camping spots for RV's are "back-in" style;
there are no pull-through camping spots at McGrath. An RV
dump is available on-premises; however, there are no hookups
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McGrath State Beach |
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McGrath State
Beach is in the city of Oxnard five miles south of Ventura
on Harbor Boulevard. McGrath State Beach is one of the best
bird-watching areas in California, with the lush riverbanks
of the Santa Clara River and sand dunes along the shore.
A nature trail leads to the Santa Clara Estuary Natural
Preserve. Two miles of beach provide surfing and fishing
opportunities.
McGrath State Beach is five miles south of Ventura off Highway
101 via Harbor Boulevard. The beach
each is located at 2211 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, CA 93035
McGrath State Beach McGrath State Beach is
scheduled to close in September for lack of funds 0 to replace
an aging sewer line and lift station.
McGrath State Beach in Oxnard will close down indefinitely
in September due to lack of funds to fix an aging sewage
line. "The section of the sewer line that's in the
worst condition is traveling over the Santa Clara River,
which is an extremely sensitive environmental area,"
said California Parks District Superintendent Richard Rozzelle.
"Additionally, that river flows into the ocean where
the public swims."
Update: McGrath State Beach will remain open for at least
two months beyond the expected September 6, 2011 closing
date.
Progress with local funding partners,
including the city of Oxnard is ongoing and the hope is
enough funds can be secured for the needed repairs.
The prices tag is approximately $500,000.
On way to assist this park is to vote for it in the “Americas
Favorite Park” contest. First place price is $500,000,
more than enough to cover the cost of a new sewer line.
You
can vote for McGrath State Beach here.
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Gaviota
Beach State Beach with campground
steps from beach. Hiking and fishing. |
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