Friends of China Camp 
Friends of China Camp works tirelessly to protect and preserve the beauty of our beloved park—but we can't do it without amazing volunteers like you! Come spend a morning outdoors, caring for the trails and facilities all over the park. It’s a great way to enjoy the fresh air, get... Read more »
Time-travel back nearly two centuries to meet “DonTimoteo” Murphy, one of the most colorful characters from China Camp’s past. Standing 6’4” tall and weighing some 350 pounds, Don Timoteo (born Timothy Murphy in his native Ireland) came to the U.S. in the early 1800s at the age of 28. Through... 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 »
With a keen eye and a little patience, you can spy a remarkable number of species at China Camp, particularly in fall when migratory species come for a visit, en route to warmer climes. Some, like ruby-crowned kinglets, stick around for the winter. Our monthly bird walk will focus on... Read more »
Friends of China Camp works tirelessly to protect and preserve the beauty of our beloved park—but we can't do it without amazing volunteers like you! Come spend a morning outdoors, caring for the trails and facilities all over the park. It’s a great way to enjoy the fresh air, get... Read more »
Friends of China Camp works tirelessly to protect and preserve the beauty of our beloved park—but we can't do it without amazing volunteers like you! Come spend a morning outdoors, caring for the trails and facilities all over the park. It’s a great way to enjoy the fresh air, get... Read more »
Ready to return to nature after all the holiday feasting and Black Friday shopping? Head for the hills of China Camp with other nature lovers. Join us to discover the results of our early-winter rains, such as tiny sprouts, delicate ferns, and manzanita buds. More interesting finds will be pointed... Read more »
Dive into the deep with David Attenborough’s remarkable book, Ocean: Earth's Last Wilderness. With his signature storytelling, and accompanied by stunning images by photographer Colin Butfield, Attenborough unveils the hidden wonders of marine life, from glowing creatures of the deep to vast underwater forests. From the publisher’s website: "Award-winning broadcaster... Read more »
Friends of China Camp works tirelessly to protect and preserve the beauty of our beloved park—but we can't do it without amazing volunteers like you! Come spend a morning outdoors, caring for the trails and facilities all over the park. It’s a great way to enjoy the fresh air, get... Read more »
It’s not often that you get to peek into the lives of a federally endangered species. Here at China Camp, we’re lucky to have a healthy population of a critically threatened bird, the Ridgway’s rail. This secretive, hen-size marsh bird—mottled gray-brown in color with a rusty chest—scurries along the serpentine... Read more »
