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CHINA CAMP SP, CA

Open through Wed Dec 31 2008
Now booking: up to Sun Nov 30 2008

Description:

Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15

Once the site of a thriving fishing village on San Pablo Bay, China Camp State Park is not only the historic remains of the village, but also 1,640 acres of natural watershed along the shores of San Francisco Bay. The park features extensive inter-tidal, salt marsh, meadow and oak habitats that are home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels and numerous birds. Visitors not only enjoy wildlife-watching, but also hiking, swimming, boating and windsurfing. The park has some of the best weather in the San Francisco Bay Area, with an average of more than 200 fog-free days per year.

Park Kiosk Hours:

  • High Season, 4pm-9pm CAMPGROUND GATE CLOSES AT 9PM
  • Low Season: Self Register

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Comfort Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Hiking Trails
  • Iron Ranger
  • Nature Trails
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Toilet, Accessible

Alerts and Important Information

The park will be first-come, first-serve 10/15/07 through 10/31/07.
Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

Park is site specific for reservations. You will select your site at the time you make your reservation.

All campsites are WALK-IN SITES for tent-camping only. Visitors must handcarry all equipment from the parking lot to the campsites. Campsites range from 50-300 yards from the parking lot.

Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.

BACK RANCH MEADOW family tent sites 1st come / 1st served 11/01 - 03/31 each year. Reservations 04/01 - 10/31 each year.

Getting There:

China Camp SP
RTE. 1, BOX 244
San Rafael CA 94901

The Park is located four miles east of San Rafael on the shore of San Pablo Bay.
From Highway 101, go east on North San Pedro Road for five miles until it enters the park.
View Regional MapMap Driving Route

Phone Park for More Information:

Project Office: (415)456-0766