Friends of China Camp Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »
Take in one of the park’s most breathtaking sights: the full moon rising over the bay. Join us as we hike up to a perfect vista point, just in time to watch this month’s lunar show. May’s first celestial stunner (there are two full moons this month) is known as... Read more »
We’re excited to host a vibrant Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration in the historic village. The event, presented in partnership with California State Parks, captivating lion dancers, engaging speakers, and kids’ crafts. Also on hand will be fellow State Parks and community organizations, including the Marin Chinese... Read more »
Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »
A salt-marsh harvest mouse, described as the one of the cutest critters ever (we agree), nibbles on a branch of pickleweed. Diminutive black rails, marsh birds no bigger than your fist, scuttle along a channel. Egrets poke, baby fish swim, and Ridgway’s rails cackle at dusk. Come learn about these... Read more »
Join us at the campground amphitheater for a lively, engaging, and interactive presentation about the story of China Camp—where immigrants came to California in search of the American dream. Audience members will be invited to take on speaking roles as part of the experience. Bring your own fixings for s’mores... Read more »
On one of his wanderings, Friends of China Camp naturalist Harold Hirsch found a particularly beautiful—and huge—California live oak, which he has nicknamed “the Mother Tree.” As a special treat on Mother’s Day, come honor our ultimate mom, Mother Nature, with a walk to this noble oak. Along the... Read more »
Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »
Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization, works hard to keep our park safe and beautiful—but we can’t do it without our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us for a fun and rewarding morning of giving back. This is a great time to meet fellow nature enthusiasts, get some fresh... Read more »
What kid doesn’t love a scavenger hunt? Let your little ones search for natural treasures at this fun event at China Camp Village. As they explore, children will be encouraged to observe, notice, and ask questions about the natural world around them. Along the way, they’ll engage in activities to... Read more »
A section of North San Pedro Road just to the west of Buckeye Point will be FULLY CLOSED to all vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians Monday-Friday from April 27th to an estimated May 15th. The road will reopen to one lane of alternating traffic each Friday at approximately 5:30 p.m., closing again on Mondays at 7 a.m. when construction resumes. For access to the China Camp Village, Weber Point, and Bullhead flat, enter via the Southern entrance along Point San Pedro Road. For access to the campground and Miwok Meadows, enter via the Northern entrance along North San Pedro Road.
