Friends of China Camp Much has happened in the past year at China Camp State Park. Our major village restoration has begun, fire-fuel reduction and invasive weed removal continue, and we’ve cleaned up a chronic dumping area. Join us at our annual community meeting to learn about our achievements and challenges over the past... 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 »
We all like special bonuses, right? This month’s night sky brings us a spectacular second full moon in May. This “blue moon,” the term used to describe this type of two-for-one moon, promises to be as striking as ever—though it won’t be blue. As the moon lifts above the... Read more »
We’re venturing south of the border (or at least California’s southern border) for this month’s read. The focus is on the caracara, a distinctive raptor with nine species, including one, the crested caracara, that lives in the deserts of Baja (as well as southern Texas and Arizona). Author Jonathan... Read more »
Join us for a plein air painting event, where art and nature come together in real time. Talented plein air artists will be scattered throughout the park, capturing its beauty on canvas. Pick up a map in China Camp Village and set out to find the artists in the... Read more »
A section of N. San Pedro Rd., just west of Buckeye Point, will be COMPLETELY CLOSED to all vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians 24/7 on weekdays through approximately May 15. On weekends (5:30 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Monday), one lane of traffic will be open. For access to China Camp Village, Bullhead Flat, the Ranger Station, and Weber Point, enter the park from the southeast via Point San Pedro Rd. For access to Back Ranch Meadows Campground, Turtle Back Trail, and Miwok Meadows, enter from the northwest via N. San Pedro Rd.
