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China Camp Campground
16 mi southwest of Gonzales, CA · AT&T 4G
About China Camp Campground
Very shady sites. Located at Chews Ridge. Tassajara Road is a rough road and 4-wheel drive and high clearance vehicles are recommended to drive to the campground. Reservations: 9 campsites are reservable through [www.recreation.gov](http://www.recreation.gov ). (1) campsite is on a first-come, first-serve basis. In campgrounds and picnic areas, dogs mst be kept on a leash (unless caged or crated). Dogs must wear a collar with current tags at all times, as state and county laws apply on National Forest System lands.
- Fees: $30/per night includes one vehicle. Extra vehicles are $10/per vehicle per night.
- Managed by: USFS - Los Padres National Forest
- Where: 16 mi southwest of Gonzales, CA · 36.29554, -121.56752
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge | Horse | 0.1 mi | 22.2 mi |
| Miller Canyon | Horse | 1.4 mi | 7.5 mi |
| Church Creek | Horse | 1.6 mi | 5.5 mi |
| Carmel River | Horse | 2.5 mi | 13.3 mi |
| Divide Camp | Horse | 2.8 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: CalStar (Star party), 52 mi.
Dump station: 13.4 mi
Water fill-up: 16.6 mi