Fall 2024 News

Happenings in and around China Camp State Park

Safety

Lessons learned

Lucy Ling wasn’t planning on having an adventure at the park. But for one harrowing afternoon, life was anything but normal.

wildlife

Osprey family photos

Photographer Larry Porter captures nature on the fly in his stunning images of this summer’s osprey nest near Buckeye Point.

Volunteer Spotlight

Fred Heslet

Always curious about learning, and intensely interested in historical truth, Fred has become a lead archivist for FOCC.

China Camp Quiz

The name game

Peacock Gap Trail. Bullet Hill. Rat Rock. Can you figure out how these and other park places got their colorful names?

Donors

Michael Yoham

Thanks to Michael Yoham and his former employer, Chevron, Friends of China Camp is reaping double the benefits.

History

1950s and ’60s: Point San Pedro up for grabs

When the McNear family sold its Point San Pedro land, massive development was proposed. But green-minded locals fought back.

Staff news

Summer interns

Get the scoop on how our annual interns help Friends of China Camp and the park, and why they enjoy their jobs so much.

In Memoriam

Helen Sitchler

As lead docent in our museum, and as FOCC board secretary, and maestro of Heritage Day, Helen Sitchler gave so much.

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.