China Camp State Park

Category: State park

Address: 101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

Phone: +14154885161

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–8:30PM

Monday: 8AM–8:30PM

Tuesday: 8AM–8:30PM

Wednesday: 8AM–8:30PM

Thursday: 8AM–8:30PM

Friday: 8AM–8:30PM

Saturday: 8AM–8:30PM

Reviews

Kyle

Aug 16, 2022

I was doing a mountain bike tour of California, and MTB project recommended China camp State Park. Really enjoyed it! This had some decently technical single track, with great elevation, and some super fast and fun downhills. But some folks park on the road outside of the park and just pay the day fee while you can also pay a couple dollars more and get in park parking should you choose. The ranger at the front was super friendly and helped me get my bearings. Definitely want to go back!

CKTT2011

May 13, 2022

Amazing place. Bring your bikes or bring a picnic. We had a great time with friends at the group campsite!

MrMakini1

Mar 28, 2022

Great place for day picnic, bbq, hiking and mountain biking.

Erin McQuin

Feb 8, 2022

Holy Cow 🐄 This was my first time in the bay area and this was an amazing place to camp. Lots of beautiful trails with gorgeous views. I staid at the group campsite in January. The group campsite site was well maintained and easily accommodated our group of 15 (we all had individual tents as a mitigation strategy). It had a water spicket, porta potty, fire ring, picnic tables, and bear boxes (bring a lock!). There is a trail between the group camp site and the parking lot with the porta potties that bicyclist would zip through. The shower house is a 8-10 minute walk and located in the regular campground. Also, if you're not from, or familiar with the bay area, it is very VERY foggy. Pack plenty of extra layers and plan your gear accordingly. I would love to came back here in the future and stay in the regular campground.

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Questions & Answers

Have any mountain lions attacked any campers here at China Camp?

Kathleen Nguyen | Aug 25, 2018
Alex Lyro | Aug 25, 2018

No

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What are the MTB trails arpund here? I'm staying in San Francisco for a few days and what to know what some of the best, fastest, flowiest MTB trails are. Any suggestions?

Jay Parris | Aug 25, 2018
B J | Aug 25, 2018

Check strava for which trails to ride but China camp, Tamarancho (get a day pass from a cycle shop in fairfax), Soquel (near Santa Cruz) and Mount Tamalpais are great places to ride. Go to a Mikes Bikes or other local bike shop to ask about local trails.

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Are the hiking trails toddler-friendly?

Mayrasol Alvarez | Jul 25, 2022
Lynell Broadstone | Jul 25, 2022

The beach at China Camp had toddlers playing in the sand. The trail my husband and I took out of the campground was not steep. We think it was the Bay Trail. It was rolling but we only took it a mile or so.

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Can we camp on this place

Constantino Vazquez | Aug 24, 2020
Monica Herrera-soto | Aug 24, 2020

Yes, check out below website for helpful details. Scroll down to the camping info. Friends of China Camp website: https://friendsofchinacamp.org/the-park/facilities/ Hope this is helpful. Have fun camping.

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Is the group campsite G 1 in walking distance to the bay?

Maria L | Aug 25, 2019
Kevin Van Lohuizen | Aug 25, 2019

The bay is a long walk from all sites, group sites are slightly closer than the others though.

are dogs allowed

Ana Bolanos | Aug 25, 2019
john plutino | Aug 25, 2019

Yes

Do they allow artists to paint there?

Alicia Pulcher | Aug 25, 2019
Howard Surdin | Aug 25, 2019

Should not be a problem.

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Is fishing permitted?

a.mod.2.1 a.mod.2.1 (PaleRider22) | Aug 25, 2019
john plutino | Aug 25, 2019

Yes

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How much does it cost to get into park? Do you drive there or take Ferry?

Vanessa Bernard | Aug 25, 2019
Bruce A Strand | Aug 25, 2019

Drive there, fee is small like $5 for a day but I forget exact amount.

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Is there place to buy food and eat inside China Camp?

Vanessa Bernard | Aug 25, 2019
Colbe M | Aug 25, 2019

Yes you can buy food at a snack bar staffed by volunteers. It's right on the beach at the historic village. I was there on a Saturday in August 2018, and the snack bar was open until about 6 .

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Have any mountain lions been spotted here at China Camp?

Kathleen Nguyen | Aug 25, 2018
erik knutson | Aug 25, 2018

Never seen one there.

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Are there Mountain Lions, or any other wild animal at California, China Camp?

Kathleen Nguyen | Aug 25, 2018
Richard Gonzales | Aug 25, 2018

Not sure about lions but seen a lot of deer and small animals and its a beautiful place

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Is fishing allowed here?

Charlie m | Aug 25, 2018
patricia moore | Aug 25, 2018

I have seen fishing on the pier.

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How much is it to tent camp? What is there, never been

Missey Iverson | Aug 25, 2018
Matthew Marden | Aug 25, 2018

I don't know the cost to tent camp. Great mountain biking, nice hikes and exploring the bay shore.

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What snakes are in China Camp area?

Aisha Kassahoun | Aug 25, 2018
Soveliss Firemane | Aug 25, 2018

Gopher and garter snakes. Neither are dangerous whatsoever

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How did China camp get it's name ?

Dale Gonterman | Aug 25, 2018
Dale Gonterman | Aug 25, 2018

Thank you for the information!.

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How much is it a night for rv parking over night. And for 2 weeks if available?

Misty Brixey | Aug 25, 2018
Chris Pitta | Aug 25, 2018

I would check the website. I would advise that the weather is very cold in that area this time of year.

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Open mo day ?

Moises Chong | Aug 25, 2018
Beau Shryock | Aug 25, 2018

Open everyday. State Park

Does the day area have cooking grills? Is there an admission fee?

The Demchicks | Aug 24, 2021
Eric Hiss | Aug 24, 2021

Yes there's several areas with grills, parking supposed to be $5 day, but when you pay with card at the kiosk they charge you more like $10. Lots of people parked in they road outside.

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How does the rules for barbecue

Priscilla Walton | Aug 24, 2021
China Camp State Park | Aug 24, 2021

Visitors may barbecue in China Camp by using the fixed barbecues in the picnic areas. On "Red Flag" days, barbecuing is not permitted. Park hours are 8 AM to sunset.

Have you heard of tick infestation in this area?

J. Corbo | Aug 25, 2019
nehemias hernandez | Aug 25, 2019

Yes

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