Friends of China Camp

If you’ve lived through a wet winter in this area, you know that the highest tides of the year, called king tides, create quite a show at China Camp. Combined with runoff from winter storms, king tides can turn the park’s bayfront wetlands and meadows into shallow lakes of brackish... Read more »

At the edge of a meadow, a male Anna’s hummingbird whizzes by, lands on a twig, and starts singing his rusty-hinge song. Towhees scuff in the dry leaves. Overhead, an osprey flaps by, a fish clutched in its talons. Even though our seasonal summertime birds have headed to warmer climes... Read more »

This year, we’re seeking out the last bit of sunshine on the cusp of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Join us as we take a special walk around one of our most peaceful locations, Miwok Meadows. As one of the best places to see the park’s... Read more »

Ring in the new year in a spectacular way. Join naturalist Harold Hirsch as he leads our annual New Year’s Day sunrise hike—a heart-pumping and fun way to welcome 2026. Start with an invigorating ascent to one of China Camp’s premier vista points, then, at 7:26 a.m., watch the sun... Read more »

Experience the extraordinary phenomenon of king tides at China Camp State Park. This guided, family-friendly walk will explore how these exceptionally high tides shape our shorelines, wetlands, and wildlife—and what they can teach us about future sea-level rise. Along the way, participants will learn about the park’s unique natural and... Read more »