McGrath State Beach
McGrath State Beach is a state park in Ventura County, California, 5 miles from Ventura off Highway. Day use costs $10.00 per vehicle. Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
McGrath State Beach map
McGrath State Beach boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- McGrath State Beach has 3 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to McGrath State Beach costs $10.00 per vehicle. Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- No, day use at McGrath State Beach does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- McGrath State Beach is 5 miles from Ventura off Highway. It is 5 miles from Ventura off Highway.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at McGrath State Beach.
Before you go
McGrath State Beach is 5 miles from Ventura off Highway. It is 5 miles from Ventura off Highway.
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at McGrath State Beach
McGrath State Beach has 3 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
What to see
- Feature Parking
- Feature Camping
- Feature Beach
Public lands next to McGrath State Beach
- State parkMandalay State Beach, a state park, is 0.3 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- National Park Service unitChannel Islands National Park is 0.8 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkSan Buenaventura State Beach, a state park, is 1.4 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=607 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)