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Campsite #2 at China Camp, CA
$30
Campsite #2
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 1 | no signal |
6/4
6/13
Campsite #2 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 20ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (2)
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@KristinA711 · Camped on Oct 16, 2021 at Campsite #2
Second time to Ventana Wilderness, first at China Camp. I’ll be back, but note: This is neither a national park nor the Sierras; this is wilderness managed by the Forest Service. Set your expectations accordingly.
- I went backpacking starting from China Camp back in 2016, so I knew what to expect. Tassajara road is all dirt for the last several miles. Low clearance vehicles may have trouble.
- The entrance to China Camp is easy to miss – it’s clearly marked but at an awkward angle behind a curve.
- The Camp Host info board has neither a campground map nor a general area map. Once inside the grounds, the only visible sign points to the left for campsites 6-10. The only numbers we could see designating each site were handwritten on placards at the picnic tables; it was time-consuming to find our site at night. Another group behind us clearly had the same problem. Also, there’s no sign, but Jeffery Road is behind the gate off to the right of the bathrooms/board.
- Campsite 4 is where it’s at! We initially booked campsite 2 but to 4 the next day. Most sites are right up next to each other and not flat, and they remind me of why I strongly prefer dispersed camping. Site 4 is flat and tucked on the edge with an amazing view of the mountain range.
- I normally camp with a group, but it was just two women this time. I thought I would enjoy an empty campground, but it actually was a little eerie having absolutely no one around.
- As we were leaving for our day hike, we chatted briefly with a very nice and helpful attendant who came to check up on the vault toilets and campsites.
- Pine Ridge Trail is breathtaking. Trailhead is south of the campground and clearly marked – walk down Tassajara and you’ll see it. Be prepared to get thwapped by miles of overgrown shrubs if you don’t bring shears. You do get cell reception at a few spots along the way to Church Creek Divide.
- I went backpacking starting from China Camp back in 2016, so I knew what to expect. Tassajara road is all dirt for the last several miles. Low clearance vehicles may have trouble.
- The entrance to China Camp is easy to miss – it’s clearly marked but at an awkward angle behind a curve.
- The Camp Host info board has neither a campground map nor a general area map. Once inside the grounds, the only visible sign points to the left for campsites 6-10. The only numbers we could see designating each site were handwritten on placards at the picnic tables; it was time-consuming to find our site at night. Another group behind us clearly had the same problem. Also, there’s no sign, but Jeffery Road is behind the gate off to the right of the bathrooms/board.
- Campsite 4 is where it’s at! We initially booked campsite 2 but to 4 the next day. Most sites are right up next to each other and not flat, and they remind me of why I strongly prefer dispersed camping. Site 4 is flat and tucked on the edge with an amazing view of the mountain range.
- I normally camp with a group, but it was just two women this time. I thought I would enjoy an empty campground, but it actually was a little eerie having absolutely no one around.
- As we were leaving for our day hike, we chatted briefly with a very nice and helpful attendant who came to check up on the vault toilets and campsites.
- Pine Ridge Trail is breathtaking. Trailhead is south of the campground and clearly marked – walk down Tassajara and you’ll see it. Be prepared to get thwapped by miles of overgrown shrubs if you don’t bring shears. You do get cell reception at a few spots along the way to Church Creek Divide.
@KristinA458549 · Camped on Oct 16, 2021 at Campsite #2
Second time to Ventana Wilderness, first at China Camp. I’ll be back, but note: This is neither a national park nor the Sierras; this is wilderness managed by the Forest Service. Set your expectations accordingly.
- I went backpacking starting from China Camp back in 2016, so I knew what to expect. Tassajara road is all dirt for the last several miles. Low clearance vehicles may have trouble.
- The entrance to China Camp is easy to miss – it’s clearly marked but at an awkward angle behind a curve.
- The Camp Host info board has neither a campground map nor a general area map. Once inside the grounds, the only visible sign points to the left for campsites 6-10. The only numbers we could see designating each site were handwritten on placards at the picnic tables; it was time-consuming to find our site at night. Another group behind us clearly had the same problem. Also, there’s no sign, but Jeffery Road is behind the gate off to the right of the bathrooms/board.
- Campsite 4 is where it’s at! We initially booked campsite 2 but to 4 the next day. Most sites are right up next to each other and not flat, and they remind me of why I strongly prefer dispersed camping. Site 4 is flat and tucked on the edge with an amazing view of the mountain range.
- I normally camp with a group, but it was just two women this time. I thought I would enjoy an empty campground, but it actually was a little eerie having absolutely no one around.
- As we were leaving for our day hike, we chatted briefly with a very nice and helpful attendant who came to check up on the vault toilets and campsites.
- Pine Ridge Trail is breathtaking. Trailhead is south of the campground and clearly marked – walk down Tassajara and you’ll see it. Be prepared to get thwapped by miles of overgrown shrubs if you don’t bring shears. You do get cell reception at a few spots along the way to Church Creek Divide.
- I went backpacking starting from China Camp back in 2016, so I knew what to expect. Tassajara road is all dirt for the last several miles. Low clearance vehicles may have trouble.
- The entrance to China Camp is easy to miss – it’s clearly marked but at an awkward angle behind a curve.
- The Camp Host info board has neither a campground map nor a general area map. Once inside the grounds, the only visible sign points to the left for campsites 6-10. The only numbers we could see designating each site were handwritten on placards at the picnic tables; it was time-consuming to find our site at night. Another group behind us clearly had the same problem. Also, there’s no sign, but Jeffery Road is behind the gate off to the right of the bathrooms/board.
- Campsite 4 is where it’s at! We initially booked campsite 2 but to 4 the next day. Most sites are right up next to each other and not flat, and they remind me of why I strongly prefer dispersed camping. Site 4 is flat and tucked on the edge with an amazing view of the mountain range.
- I normally camp with a group, but it was just two women this time. I thought I would enjoy an empty campground, but it actually was a little eerie having absolutely no one around.
- As we were leaving for our day hike, we chatted briefly with a very nice and helpful attendant who came to check up on the vault toilets and campsites.
- Pine Ridge Trail is breathtaking. Trailhead is south of the campground and clearly marked – walk down Tassajara and you’ll see it. Be prepared to get thwapped by miles of overgrown shrubs if you don’t bring shears. You do get cell reception at a few spots along the way to Church Creek Divide.
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