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  3. China Camp SP

Camping at China Camp SP near San Rafael

State park · San Rafael · 29 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking.

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At a glance

  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

2 available sites

2 open of 29 sites
Site 14
TentHookups not listedCampground (Sites 1-30)
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 27
TentHookups not listedCampground (Sites 1-30)
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect.

SiteFr
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Sa
14
Price
14
campground (sites 1-30)
✓✓$35
27
campground (sites 1-30)
✓✓$35
03B
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
04
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
05
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
07
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
08A
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
08B
campground (sites 1-30)
✓R$35
09
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
10
campground (sites 1-30)
Park notices 3Includes alerts
  • China Camp: Sites 1 - 30 Alert

    Sites 1 - 30 are Walk-In sites. You will need to carry all camping equipment to the campsite, which can be anywhere from 50-300 yards from the parking lot. Carts may be available for use.

  • China Camp SP

    Firewood is sold from 6 to 8 p.m.

  • China Camp SP

    THE CAMPGROUND GATE IS CLOSED FROM SUNSET TO 8 AM. IF YOU WILL BE ARRIVING AFTER SUNSET OR BEFORE 8 AM, PLEASE OPEN THE GATE AND MAKE SURE IT IS CLOSED BEHIND YOU. Camp Host Phone: (415) 507-1882… Read full notice

    THE CAMPGROUND GATE IS CLOSED FROM SUNSET TO 8 AM. IF YOU WILL BE ARRIVING AFTER SUNSET OR BEFORE 8 AM, PLEASE OPEN THE GATE AND MAKE SURE IT IS CLOSED BEHIND YOU.

    Camp Host Phone: (415) 507-1882 (Hours: 24/7)

    Campground Address: 730 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94901

    Ranger Station Phone: (415) 456-0766 (Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

From $70 for 2 nights
$35/night · Before taxes & fees
2 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on California State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on California State Parks ↗

2 openSites from $35/night
Book on California State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Fire Ring
  • Food Locker
  • Grill
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Toilet
Pets
Pets welcome

Location

101 Peacock Gap Trail
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China Camp SP: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at China Camp SP?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at China Camp SP?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at China Camp SP?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 30 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Getting there
Listing 101 Peacock Gap Trail (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
R
R
$35
11
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
12
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
13A
campground (sites 1-30)
✓R$35
13B
campground (sites 1-30)
✓R$35
15
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
16
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
17
campground (sites 1-30)
✓R$35
18
campground (sites 1-30)
✓R$35
19
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
20
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
21
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
22
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
23
campground (sites 1-30)
✓R$35
24
campground (sites 1-30)
✓R$35
25
campground (sites 1-30)
✓R$35
26
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
28
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
29
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
30
campground (sites 1-30)
RR$35
G1
china camp group camping area
✓X$175

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Marin Park

5.1 mi from China Camp SP (straight-line)
Sites from $99/night
$198 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

The Olive Farm

8.9 mi from China Camp SP (straight-line)
Sites from $126/night
$252 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Samuel P. Taylor SP

14.6 mi from China Camp SP (straight-line)
Sites from $7/night
$14 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from California State Parks · you book on their site
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30 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

30 sites · $175, $35/night

Loops: Campground (sites 1-30) (29), China Camp Group Camping Area (1)

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco San Francisco area · 14 hr · from $227/person
    • San Francisco Love Tour San Francisco area · 2 hr · from $99/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour San Francisco area · 2 hr · from $82/person

Self-guided tours at 8 mi away, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

  • Shipyard No. 3 Tour · 1–2 hr · Stops: The Richmond Shipyards - Audio Program, Whirley Crane: Richmond Shipyard No. 3, Sheet Metal Shop - Riggers Loft - Paint Shop, Machine Shop: Richmond Shipyard No. 3, General Warehouse: Richmond Shipyard No. 3, First Aid Station -Richmond Shipyard No. 3 +2 more

    Welcome to the self-guided audio tour for Shipyard No. 3. Before you make your way to the designated location, please listen to the first audio program on this tour. You can begin by pressing "Start…

  • Rosie Ride Ferry Programs · 20 min · Stops: The Richmond Shipyards - Audio Program, SS Red Oak Victory Ship, Whirley Crane: Richmond Shipyard No. 3, Sheet Metal Shop - Riggers Loft - Paint Shop, General Warehouse: Richmond Shipyard No. 3, First Aid Station -Richmond Shipyard No. 3 +2 more

    Select "Start Audio Tour" and swipe through each program, once it has finished. We've selected this group of audio programs for you to enjoy on your ferry ride between San Francisco and Richmond.…

  • Rosie the Riveter Memorial · 10–60 min · Stops: Rosie the Riveter Memorial

    Please click "Start Audio Tour". to begin . Press the play button, which is indicated by a green circle with a right-facing triangle. We encourage you to listen to this program at the memorial,…

Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.

Ways to stay

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    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2022 Luxury Feelgood Rockwood 36ft fifth wheel with mid bunk
    2022 Luxury Feelgood Rockwood 36ft fifth wheel with mid bunk

    Fifth wheel · 36 ft · sleeps 8 · 25 mi from campground

    $250/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    2021 Keystone RV Bullet Ultra Lite
    2021 Keystone RV Bullet Ultra Lite

    Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 8 · 28 mi from campground

    $145/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    “The Spaceship” 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud
    “The Spaceship” 2019 Airstream Flying Cloud

    Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 6 · 28 mi from campground

    $250/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near China Camp SP

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
    Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

    San Francisco area · 14 hr · from $227/person

    San Francisco Love Tour
    San Francisco Love Tour

    San Francisco area · 2 hr · from $99/person

    Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour
    Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour

    San Francisco area · 2 hr · from $82/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)
    Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry)

    San Francisco area · 5 hr–8 hr · from $80/person

    Happening during your dates

    Ranger programs and events Nov 13–Nov 15

    • Blossoms and Thorns Film and Discussion · Nov 13 · 02:00 PM–03:00 PM · Free

      Visitor Center theater.

    • Rosie Friday: Honoring Our Rosie Ambassadors · Nov 13 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Free

      Visitor Center theater.

    • Shipyard Walk · Nov 14 · 11:00 AM–11:30 AM · Free

      Meet at the Visitor Center to begin the walk.

    • Blossoms and Thorns Film and Discussion · Nov 14 · 02:00 PM–03:00 PM · Free

      Visitor Center theater.

    Source: National Park Service (Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on California State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202684%16%0%
    Dec 202698%2%0%
    Jan 202797%3%0%
    Feb 202798%2%0%
    Mar 202797%3%0%
    Apr 202794%6%0%
    May 202799%1%0%
    San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch
    San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

    San Francisco area · 11 hr · from $199/person

    Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings
    Sonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

    San Francisco area · 9.5 hr · from $189/person

    Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco
    Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

    San Francisco area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $157/person

    Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco w Pickup
    Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco w Pickup

    San Francisco area · 15 hr · from $179/person

    Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz
    Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz

    San Francisco area · 6 hr · from $119/person

    Free things to do (National Park Service)

    Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

    From the National Park Service · 8 mi away, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

    Large WWII ship sitting at dock.
    Photo: NPS Photo, Luther Bailey
    SS Red Oak Victory Ship

    1-1 Hours

    The SS Red Oak Victory Ship is the last surviving ship built in the Kaiser Shipyards, and is owned by the non-profit Richmond Museum Association.

    A large group of Richmond Shipyard Workers pose for a photo. Historic image.
    Photo: NPS collection, RORI 1039_b
    Self-Guided Tours - Historic Sites

    1-3 Hours

    The City of Richmond, California houses multiple sites that are of historical significance to the WWII Home Front. Many of the old buildings and sites can only be viewed from the…

    Front of Visitor Education Center building. Brick building with multiple glass windows.
    Photo: NPS Photo, Luther Bailey
    Visitor Education Center

    1-2 Hours

    The Visitor Education Center for the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park provides films, interactive exhibits and more. We recommend making this your first…

    Source: National Park Service (Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.