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.
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.
History
“Chinese village lost in time” gets the spotlight
From its treasure-box beaches and weathered village, to its sweeping wetlands and sun-burnished hilltops, China Camp is definitely worth celebrating. So it’s fitting that one...
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.
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...
Upcoming Events
August 22
Miwok History Walk
Join us on this informative walk through Back Ranch Meadows as we learn how pre-colonial Coast...
August 29
Online: Naturalist Book Club
AUGUST'S BOOK SELECTION: CALIFORNIA EXPOSURES- ENVISIONING MYTH AND HISTORY BY RICHARD WHITE Join this month’s naturalist...
August 21
August Birding Walk
Attention birdbrains! Allow us to introduce you to two year-round natives in our park: the brown...
August 28
Family Nature Walk at Turtle Back
What tiny mouse can drink salt water? How does an egret keep from sinking into 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.
Things To Do
Camping
Map & brochure
Explore
Celebrations
Camping
Map & brochure
Explore
Celebrations
Our Partners
Get Connected
Learn how to support the park by becoming a member.