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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 available.

McGrath State Beach
   
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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