Day-Use Areas
Find a perfect picnic spot, launch a kayak, or explore our historic beach
General information
China Camp State Park has a number of scenic picnic sites, with locations in open meadows, grassy lawns, or overlooking tidal marshlands and San Pablo Bay. China Camp Village puts you in the heart of the park’s historic zone, with century-old buildings and a walkable pier.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
During the week, most picnic areas are lightly used, and even on weekends, there are usually ample facilities for anyone who wants to enjoy a picnic at the park. Parking lots can fill up on warm-weather weekends, so plan ahead and arrive early.
Day-use areas are generally available on a first-come, first-serve basis year-round unless reserved in advance. For reservations and inquiries, call us at 415-456-0766, or email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org.
PARK HOURS
8 a.m. to sunset daily, year-round
PETS
- Dogs and other pets are allowed, on 6-foot leash only, at picnic areas, paved areas, in the campground, and at the beach at China Camp Village.
- Pets are not allowed off-leash except inside tents at the campground, or in the water off China Camp Beach.
- Pets are not allowed on any trail, nor at Miwok Meadows, unless they are service animals. (No emotional support animals allowed.)
Small day-use areas
Buckeye Point
- Features: scenic points overlooking San Pablo Bay
- Facilities: picnic tables, charcoal grills, drinking water, flush toilets
- Maximum capacity: 50 persons, 5 vehicles
- Reservations: available via reservecalifornia.com
Weber Point
- Features: scenic points overlooking San Pablo Bay
- Facilities: picnic tables, charcoal grills, drinking water, flush toilets
- Maximum capacity: 50 persons, 5 vehicles
- Reservations: available via reservecalifornia.com
Bullhead Flat
- Features: small tidal beach area; launch site for kayaks, canoes, and SUPs. No motorized vessels of any kind are allowed to launch anywhere in China Camp.
- Facilities: picnic tables, potable water, flush toilets
- Maximum capacity: 14 vehicles
- Reservations: not generally available for reservation. For mor information, call 415-456-0766 or email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org.
Buckeye Point
Weber Point
Bullhead Flat
Large day-use areas
Miwok Meadows Picnic Area
- Features: expansive meadow surrounded by mature oak and bay woodlands
- Facilities: large charcoal grills, picnic tables, horseshoe toss area, portable toilets; no running water available on site
- Maximum capacity: 200 people, 30 vehicles
- Reservations: call 415-456-0766 or email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org
China Camp Point
- Features: large peninsula with sweeping views of San Pablo Bay
- Facilities: charcoal grills, picnic tables, bathrooms, and potable water.
- Maximum capacity: 120 people, 30 vehicles
- Reservations:call 415-456-0766 or email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org.
CHina Camp Village
- Features: historic shrimping village and sandy beach on the edge of the San Pablo Bay
- Facilities: picnic tables, running water, flush toilets, outdoor shower
- Maximum capacity: n.a.
- Reservations: after 5 p.m. daily, the village deck can be reserved for events. For details, call 415-456-0766 or email programs@friendsofchinacamp.org.
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Miwok Meadows
China Camp Beach
China Camp Point