China Camp State Park

12/12/2020

China Camp's Back Ranch campground is closed until further notice due to the regional Stay-At-Home order. Reserve California reservations have been cancelled until January 4th, and you can only make new reservations for dates after February 3rd. Click the link for a full list of campground closures across California.

California Department of Parks and Recreation manages 280 park units, which contain the finest and most diverse collection of natural, cultural, and recreational resources to be found within California.

12/06/2020

California State Parks today announced that state campsites in regions impacted by California’s Regional Stay at Home Order triggered by Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity will temporarily close. Day use outdoor areas of park units currently open to the public will remain accessible, including trails and beaches. Members of the same household are encouraged to maintain physical and mental health by going to a park to hike, walk, bike ride, off-highway riding or boating, provided that they recreate responsibly by abiding to COVID-19 guidelines. Click the link for more information:

California Department of Parks and Recreation manages 280 park units, which contain the finest and most diverse collection of natural, cultural, and recreational resources to be found within California.

10/30/2020

Join us this Sunday November 1st for our Miwok Cultural History and Games program with Sky Road Webb. Sky will share the contemporary culture and history of indigenous Coast Miwok people who have lived along the San Pedro Shoreline of San Pablo Bay for thousands of years. We will also have fun making traditional Miwok games in an interactive experience. Children and adults are encouraged to tune in! Sky is a Tomales Bay Miwok and board member of the Museum of the American Indian. Register in the link below.

10/25/2020

There is a Red Flag Warning in effect beginning Sunday 10/25 at 11am through Tuesday 10/27 at 5am. Fires and BBQs are prohibited in the park during that time. Plan your trip to the park accordingly. Visit weather.gov for more information.

US Dept of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area, CA21 Grace Hopper Ave, Stop 5Monterey, CA 93943-5505 (831) 656-1725Comments? Questions? Please Contact Us.

10/19/2020

There is a Red Flag Warning in effect beginning Monday 10/19 at 11pm through Wednesday 10/21 at 8am. Fires and BBQs are prohibited in the park during that time. Plan your trip to the park accordingly. Visit weather.gov for more information. https://www.weather.gov/mtr/

US Dept of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area, CA21 Grace Hopper Ave, Stop 5Monterey, CA 93943-5505 (831) 656-1725Comments? Questions? Please Contact Us.

10/13/2020

There is a Red Flag Warning in effect beginning Wednesday 10/14 at 5am through Friday 10/16 11am. Fires and BBQs are prohibited in the park during that time. Plan your trip to the park accordingly.

US Dept of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area, CA21 Grace Hopper Ave, Stop 5Monterey, CA 93943-5505 (831) 656-1725Comments? Questions? Please Contact Us.

10/04/2020

UPDATE: The current Red Flag warning has extended to Sunday morning at 6am. There are no fires or BBQ's in the park during this time. https://www.weather.gov/mtr/

10/03/2020

The Red Flag warning that began on Wednesday, September 30th has extended to Saturday October 3rd at 6am for breezy northerly winds and critically dry conditions in the Bay Area. Fires and BBQ’s are prohibited in the park at this time. Plan your trip to the park accordingly. https://www.weather.gov/mtr/

09/25/2020

There is a Red Flag warning in effect from Saturday September 26th at 9pm to Monday September 28th at 8am. Fires and BBQ's will be prohibited in the park during that time. Plan accordingly for your visit.

US Dept of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area, CA21 Grace Hopper Ave, Stop 5Monterey, CA 93943-5505 (831) 656-1725Comments? Questions? Please Contact Us.

09/04/2020

CA STATE PARKS NEWS RELEASE: California State Parks advises Californians to plan ahead this Labor Day weekend since 46 units remain fully closed due to COVID-19 and wildfires. The department is also closing all state beaches in Monterey County and implementing full or partial vehicle access closures in Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz counties. Being prepared, abiding by the closures and following guidelines -- such as wearing face coverings, practicing physical distancing and avoiding gatherings with people outside the immediate household -- can help further slow the spread of COVID-19.

Click the link for full news release

California Department of Parks and Recreation manages 280 park units, which contain the finest and most diverse collection of natural, cultural, and recreational resources to be found within California.

09/03/2020

Coastal Cleanup Day is every Saturday in September at your local happy place! This year, cleaning the coast will start at our own front doors. For safety reasons, there are no large, centrally organized cleanup sites this year. Instead, cleanups will be self-guided and close to home. Practice physical distancing, and strictly follow both local ordinances. Click the link for more details on how you can participate!

For safety reasons, there are no large, centrally organized cleanup sites this year. Instead, cleanups will be self-guided and close to home. Practice physical distancing, and strictly follow both local ordinances and this safety document.

08/22/2020

There is a RED FLAG alert in San Rafael and surrounding bay area beginning tonight until Monday evening. No fires or BBQ's allowed in the park.
https://www.weather.gov/mtr/