Friends of China Camp 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 »
Are you curious about the creatures that come alive after dark? Join us for an exciting night hike in the park. As dusk falls, we’ll explore the trails around the campground, keying in the sounds of the darkening forest. We hope to catch the hoot of a great-horned owl,... Read more »
Catherine Wang McMahon is an artist who explores what connects people across family, place, and time. Using natural, plant-based materials and pigments made from soils and minerals, Catherine creates images that explore relationships between people, land, and history and how they are shaped by memory and passed down through generations.... 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 »
Are you interested in the health of California live oak trees in our region? Join us for a pop-up community science event focused on measuring the impact of Sudden Oak Death (SOD) at China Camp. Our on-site team will provide a brief training on how to identify trees infected by... 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.
