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China Camp State Park

N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94901
415-456-0766
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Ranked #1 of 14 attractions in San Rafael
Type: State Parks
Activities: Hiking, Camping, Mountain biking
Traveller Description: China Camp State Park is one of Marin's secrets.  Beautiful marshlands, excellent biking and hiking trails and surreal natural feel, along with no... more »
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Redmond, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

I used to live near this park and it has some amazing biking/running/hiking trails good for the whole family. Great for geocaching too!

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placerville,ca
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

My husband and I are in our middle 50's and like to ride bikes, but need a trail that isn't to harsh. This park has lots to choose from. We had a fun time hiking and biking.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

We loved the little hike we found which was perfect for kids and provided a beautiful view of the bay when we reached the top.

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San Francisco, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

One of the gems of the Marin County Parks System. A place to visit in all seasons, but best enjoyed on weekdays, because it gets VERY crowded on weekends and holidays. However, if you come early on ANY day, the park is a pleasure to hike and bike in.

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san francisco
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

great views, history, hiking, picnic spots...nice for family camping close to home -- if you live somewhere from SF-Sonoma. Not a destination spot akin to Yosemite...or even some other state parks such as Big Basin, Henry Cowell, some of the So-Cal beach parks.

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San Rafael, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

What I love most is that it's down the street from my house, so I can go for a quick break in the middle of the week. Enjoy beautiful views of the Bay. Choose from short, kid-friendly trails to longer, steep trails through the forest. Nice restroom facilities in a couple of locations. Bikes are allowed on the trails, so... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

So many places to walk, stroll, enjoy. Just a pristine piece of shoreline with surprises around every turn.

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San Francisco, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

Unique, picturesque and historic. Warmest beach and water in marin, but beware of the small jellyfish which swarm seasonally. Great place to bring your kayak.

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

This is a slice of heaven where you can just hang out by the water. No real charge except for the parking. Worth the few bucks.

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Petaluma, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

The trails in China Camp have to be the best off-road biking in Marin, and even including southern Sonoma county. And to go along with great trails, the scenery is wonderful, with views of the bay from several places.

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