China Camp State Park
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Not to be confused with Chinese Camp, California.
| China Camp | |
|---|---|
| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Location: | San Rafael, California |
| Built/Founded: | 1860 |
| Added to NRHP: | April 26, 1979 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 79000493 [1] |
| Governing body: | State |
China Camp State Park is a state park located in San Rafael, California on the north eastern shore of Point San Pedro. It is known for its scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, scenic views, and open spaces. There is a Chinese fishing village that is maintained by the Park Service with the help of Frank Quan, a descendent of one of the original residents, who lives there.
Free boat launches are available at the state park. Dogs are prohibited on the park trails in most places however horses are permitted on several.
[edit] References
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2006-03-15).
[edit] External links
- Official site
- National Park Service: A History of Chinese Americans in California: China Camp
- Bay Area Hiker
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