Greenwood State Beach
AvailableEV charging station in Elk, California, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 69978.
At a glance
Greenwood State Beach is a public EV charging station at 5980-6140 Shoreline Hwy in Elk, California, not attached to a charging network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jan 1, 2019.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 69978 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Park |
| Open date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Last updated at source | Sep 14, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
Location
- Address
- 5980-6140 Shoreline Hwy
- City
- Elk
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 95432
- Coordinates
- 39.13028, -123.71876
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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What kind of charging does Greenwood State Beach offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about half of the California average of 3.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a park location.
How does Greenwood State Beach compare with other stations in Elk?
Elk has 2 charging stations in the DOE registry with 3 ports. Greenwood State Beach accounts for 67% of the charging ports in Elk. Statewide, California has 21,814 stations and 81,788 ports, the largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in California, Viejas Casino and Resort in Alpine, has 432 ports.
Who operates Greenwood State Beach?
Greenwood State Beach is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. California has 1,389 non-networked stations, 6% of its total.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Jan 1, 2019, one of 423 stations in California with a 2019 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Sep 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Greenwood State Beach have?
Greenwood State Beach has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Greenwood State Beach have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Greenwood State Beach have?
Greenwood State Beach has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at Greenwood State Beach free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Greenwood State Beach open to the public?
Yes. Greenwood State Beach is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Greenwood State Beach?
Greenwood State Beach is at 5980-6140 Shoreline Hwy, Elk, CA 95432. Its coordinates are 39.13028, -123.71876.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 69978, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Greenwood State Beach, Elk, CA (AFDC station 69978)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/greenwood-state-beach-69978 (data as of October 12, 2026).