China Camp State Park
Open 8 a.m. to sunset daily
Hiking & biking
Enjoy 15 miles of multi-use trails, from family-friendly routes to challenging climbs and descents.
Passes
Purchase annual trail and parking passes to support China Camp State Park year-round.
Camping
Relax under the stars at Back Ranch Meadows Campground, with 33 tent-only sites in a secluded oak woodland forest.
Latest news
Find out what’s happening at China Camp, including trail projects, nature news, and special activities.
Events
Learn about local plants and animals, discover Chinese and Native American history, or join a lively book club.
Donate
Support our year-round efforts to keep China Camp’s trails, facilities, and programs open for all.
History
Discover China Camp's rich heritage
From indigenous peoples to Spanish settlers and Chinese fishermen, find out more about the park’s cultural history.
Pitch in
Volunteer opportunities
Get a great work out. Develop a new skill. Make new friends. Find out how you can join one of our lively volunteer days to help maintain and enhance the park.
Fundraising
Donations pour in to buy new grills, tables, and trash bins
Thanks to a successful Spring Appeal, Friends of China Camp has raised funds to purchase a fleet of new barbecue grills and picnic tables, as...
VIDEO
60 Seconds of China Camp
Take a minute—literally—to escape to our beautiful park by the bay. Watch our relaxing summertime video now.
In the news
New funding focuses on fires and managing climate change
California State Parks recently received a big infusion of funding to help deal with the devastating impacts of fire and climate change.
Overall, the state budget would invest $1.2 billion for land conservation, forest restoration and address the effects of climate change and wildfires.
“We are looking at a number of threats that we have in state parks and thinking about not just prevention but adaptation because the world is changing,” said State Parks Director Armando Quintero, who shared his thoughts on a recent visit to China Camp. For more on efforts to help protect our 280 state parks, watch this video produced by ABC7 News.
China Camp State Park
New map highlights California’s early Chinese history
Discover sites in Northern California, including China Camp, where Chinese settlers had a significant historical presence.
Upcoming Events
September 11
ADVISORY: Footrace
There will be a footrace beginning at Miwok Meadows on October 10th from 9am-1pm. Please expect...
September 4
Advisory: Footrace
There will be a footrace beginning at Miwok Meadows from 8am to 1pm on September 4th....
October 2
Park Champion Volunteer Event
Join other volunteers on our first Park Champions event of the year, sponsored by the California...
September 18
Coastal Cleanup Day
Even after more than a year apart, we're still all connected from the mountains to the...
Become a Friend
Friends of China Camp (FOCC) is the community-based nonprofit organization that keeps China Camp State Park open. Since 2012, FOCC has been the sole operator and manager of the park. The organization, largely run by volunteers, is responsible for covering all expenses related to keeping the park open. Find out how you can become a member, and help keep China Camp open and thriving for all.
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