California · Camping · Near Gonzales

China Camp

Is China Camp open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Monterey Ranger District. It doesn't name China Camp, so check the source for the area it covers.

Monterey Ranger District Emergency Closure Order with Exceptions
Agency closure covering Monterey Ranger District · Order 05-07-51-26-11 · USFS · Monterey Ranger District
Los Padres Fire Use and Firearm Restrictions
Agency alert covering Los Padres National Forest · Order 05-07-00-26-05 · USFS · Los Padres National Forest
San Carpoforo Beach Prohibition of Overnight Camping and Campfires
Agency alert covering Monterey Ranger District · Order 05-07-51-26-03 · USFS · Monterey Ranger District
Santa Barbara Front Country Fire Use Restrictions
Agency alert covering Los Padres National Forest · Order 05-07-5406-01 · USFS · Los Padres National Forest

As of Nov 9, 8:05 PM PST · Source: USFS · Monterey Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

At 4,300 ft
Monterey Ranger DistrictLos Padres National Forest

China Camp is a Forest Service campground in the Monterey Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest in California. The land is managed by the Forest Service, and the site charges a fee for use. The Pine Ridge Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Ridge Trail is about 1.2 miles off, so the campground works well as a base for short hikes. White Oaks campground is about 2.2 miles away, and Church Creek is about 3.5 miles away, giving visitors more camping and hiking options within a few miles.