Los Padres National Forest
China Camp Campground
About this campground
Pleasantly nestled under a large canopy of pine trees, China Camp is a campground where peace and quiet is commonplace. The spacious campsites allow you to set up camp with more than enough space between you and your neighbors. As you drive into the campground you are overtaken by the sweet smell of pine and the natural beauty surrounding the campground.
Around here
Around China Camp Campground
Temperature from a 1980 federal survey. The record says nothing about access, ownership or current conditions.
- Hike Prewett Point TrailHiking · 30-60 Minutes22.8 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Hike Jawbone TrailHiking · 30-60 Minutes23.1 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Hike, cycle, or ride through Fort Ord National MonumentBiking · 30-150 Minutes23.9 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Hike High Peaks to Balconies Cave LoopHiking · 4-5 Hours24.1 mi (opens in a new tab)
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Thermal springs: NOAA NCEI (1980) · Source: National Park Service. No claim to original U.S. Government works. · Public land: USGS PAD-US · Forest roads: USDA Forest Service MVUM · BLM routes and areas: Bureau of Land Management (simplified for web display)
Sites and hookups
- Campsites
- 10
- Max RV length
- 20 ft
- Pull-through sites
- 1
- Pets
- Allowed
- Campfires
- Allowed
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov
Amenities
- Vault toilets





