A Visitor's Guide to
China Camp State Park
By Michael Hanrahan
Published: June 20, 2011
Format: PDF
33 pages

China Camp State Park is slated for permanent closure by July 2012, along with 69 other California state parks. This does not have to happen. We can save all of our state parks. Use this FREE traveler's companion to explore China Camp and tell your friends. More people need to find out about this unique place on the shores of San Pablo Bay, near San Rafael, California. Visit China Camp Village, the last vestige of the many Chinese shrimp fishing camps that used to line the shores of San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. Hike or bike along the beautiful wildflower-lined trails that meander through the forests and up to the top of San Pedro Mountain. Find out about the best preserved tidal salt marshes in the Bay Area. Camp at the Back Ranch Meadows Campground. This downloadable guidebook will show you around a little-known gem of the California State Park system. Full color photography and detailed maps. Available for immediate download.



How can I help China Camp State Park?
Join The Friends of China Camp, a non-profit organization that helps support the park with educational and interpretive programs. Membership for individuals is $15, for families $25. If you want to help China Camp and keep this park open, send a check to:

Friends of China Camp
100 China Camp Village
San Rafael, CA 94901