Cama Beach Project

Latest park updates

Vault 4 septic repairs 

In January 2026, State Parks completed a repair of the park’s “Vault 4” septic lift station.  

Though this work won’t address all of the issues with the park’s septic system, this is a cost savings repair that will allow staff to reopen the restrooms located near the drop-off shelter in the middle of the park. 

By expanding restroom availability, the park will also be able to potentially host more large events at the Cama Center. 

Seawall collapse 

In January 2026, ongoing impacts from the culmination of a king tide with high wind and wave conditions caused an approximately 20-foot section of the aging seawall to collapse. Sea water was beginning to breach the interior sections of the remaining wall and beach, causing erosion. The boat house also sustained damage due to the flooding.  

For the safety of the public, access to the lower part of the park, including the historical cabin area, is currently closed until further notice. State Parks staff are continuing to monitor the remaining sea wall daily. 

In mid-January, State Parks staff installed oversized sandbags for floodwater mitigation and as a temporary emergency stabilization measure along the remaining sections of the seawall. This is just a temporary solution, but it will allow time for discussions about the long-term solutions. Those conversations are already underway. 

What led to the closures at the park? 

Significant septic and infrastructure failures, including the park’s aging and degraded seawall, led to the closure of the cabins and other buildings in the beach area of park in February 2024.  

Following a public process, the Commission voted in October 2024 to keep the cabins permanently closed where they currently sit. 

In addition to infrastructure issues, impacts of rising sea levels and climate change have damaged buildings in the area. The park has experienced seven 50-year storms in last 20 years. Data shows these impacts will only increase in the coming years.  

There are also known cultural and historical complexities that impact the sustainability of reopening the cabins where they currently sit. 

What is closed at the park? 

Closing any part of a park is never a decision we take lightly. This has been particularly challenging considering the site’s cultural significance, the park’s popularity and importance to the community.  

Current park closures: 

• The cabins  
• The restrooms in the lower beach area of the park 
• The Center for Wooden Boats 
• The historical park store and park office  
• The beach area’s full length of shoreline* 

* For the safety of our visitors, the beach closure will remain in place until further notice due to the risks posed by erosion and unstable ground. We are currently focused on the emergency short-term stability of the seawall. We will be looking at future possibilities for access. 

We know this is disrupting and disappointing to those in the community, and we are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. We hope you’ll consider visiting one of the other parks in the area. 

What is next? 

A long-range multi-phased comprehensive planning process is underway help inform decisions about future uses of the park. It will take into account the aging seawall, the impacts of sea level rise and coastal bluff erosion, our current infrastructure – including the cabins – and regulatory requirements. It will also include an examination of State Parks recreation in this area. 

This work is being done in consultation with impacted Tribal Nations. There will be opportunities for public input. We are currently in the data-gathering phase of the process, which precedes public involvement.

As we continue to evaluate the site, it is possible additional mitigations or closures of parts of the park will take place.  

How can I provide input into the planning process? 

Public input is an important part of the planning process. There will be many opportunities for the public to weigh in throughout the process. All events will be listed on this page – see the section “Community participation” below for details. You can provide comments and feedback anytime via the online comment form.