China Camp Overview

China Camp has large single-family campsites set under a canopy of tall pine trees in the Los Padres National Forest. The spacious campsites also have plenty of room between neighbors. Campsites 1-5 are available year-round, and campsites 6-10 only in the summer season. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate.  Campsites can accommodate tents and small trailers/RVs (up to 20 feet). Each site can accommodate up to 6 people.

Campground amenities include vault toilets. There is no potable (drinking water) at the campground. There is not any cell service in the area and the nearest store/gas are about 22 miles in Carmel Valley. Check in is 2:00pm and check out is 12:0opm.

China Camp – Area Recreation

There’s some nice hiking trails along the hillside, with the Pine Ridge trailhead located at the campground bulletin board. Wildlife viewing includes opportunities to spot a variety of bird, bobcats, coyotes, deer and other forest creatures. For the adventurous, Tassajara Hot Springs is also about 28 miles to the south via Forest Rod 18S02/Tassajara Road.

You may also be interested in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.

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Amenities

• Campsite Tables
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Biking
• Hiking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wilderness Area
• Wildlife Viewing