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China Camp State Park — San Rafael, California
China Camp State Park in San Rafael: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Vehicle day-use fee — check parks.ca.gov for this park.
Address101 Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael, CA 94901
HoursDaily — confirm current hours on parks.ca.gov (hours line not captured in this pass)
PricesVehicle day-use fee — check parks.ca.gov for this park
Price notesFee amount not captured from an official page in this pass — priceVal null by rule.
Age notesNot confirmed — no official age band captured; shoreline, beach and historic village suit a wide range on the ground, but that is not an official age claim.
BookingDay use no reservation; group picnic / campsites separate.
Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours
ParkingPark lots covered by vehicle day-use fee where charged.
Hours in detailPark open 8:00 AM to sunset daily; the Back Ranch Meadows Campground gate is open 8:00 AM-9:00 PM.
Tickets & bookingThree picnic sites are reservable: Buckeye Point and Weber Point (up to 50 people, BBQs, picnic tables, flush toilets) via ReserveCalifornia; Miwok Meadows (up to 200 people, chemical toilets, no running water) via Friends of China Camp. Dogs are NOT permitted on trails or the beach; leashed dogs are allowed in the campground and day-use/picnic areas only.
AccessibilityTwo beach wheelchairs are available for anyone who needs one - check them out at the Quan Bros. snack shop on Saturdays and Sundays between 9 AM and 5 PM.
Verified perk: California State Library Parks Pass — free vehicle day-use entryBorrow a free vehicle day-use pass with a library card at participating public libraries for 200+ participating state parks. Confirm China Camp State Park participation on parks.ca.gov before travelling.
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