China Camp Campground
Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for China Camp Campground.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to China Camp Campground.
- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
Location
Where China Camp Campground sits on the map and how to get there.
Nearby cities & towns
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
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mountain in Monterey County, California, United States of America

ridge in Monterey County, California, United States
The Chews Ridge Lookout is located at the northern end of the Santa Lucia Range of the Los Padres National Forest, about 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Monterey, California, and approximately 30 miles (48 km) west of Highway 101. The current tower was built in 1929 and staffed until around 1990. A volunteer organization began recruiting individuals to staff the tower in 2019. The ridge and tower we

protected wilderness area in California, United States
🛒 Amenities & services
🍽️ Food & drink
- Bbq
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- The Narrows
- Tennis
Weather
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Best time to visit
Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at China Camp Campground.
Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about China Camp Campground.
Is there drinking water at China Camp Campground?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Who runs China Camp Campground?
China Camp Campground is operated by Los Padres National Forest.
Reviews
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to China Camp Campground.
- WhiteOak
- Cahoon Spring Camp
- Wildcat Campground · Los Padres National Forest
- Divide Camp
- Horse Pasture Camp
- Pine Valley Camp