Campground

Back Ranch Meadows Walk-in Campground

China Camp State Park, California

About this campground

Back Ranch Meadows Walk-in Campground is mapped at this exact location in California State Parks' statewide campground inventory. State Parks identifies this facility as Back Ranch Meadows Walk-in Campground.

China Camp publishes this operating information: 8:00am to sunset daily Gate at Back Ranch Meadows Campground Open 8:00am to 9:00pm

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Latitude
38.005655° N
Longitude
122.494859° W
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Know before you arrive

Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

No community carrier report is currently published for this campground.

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Walk-in

Site types

The available sources do not publish a campsite type.

Features

For campers

  • ToiletsListed on the official park page
  • Drinking waterListed on the official park page; confirm service at the assigned campground
  • Pets allowedYes: Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens.

For vehicles

No vehicle features are separately published.

Source note: Unbadged attributes come from the official listing. Community-only facts are labeled and never override an official “not available” status.

Official facility data

Official campground guide

Plan with the full campground details

Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 15, 2026.

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Overview

Back Ranch Meadows Walk-in Campground is mapped at this exact location in California State Parks' statewide campground inventory. State Parks identifies this facility as Back Ranch Meadows Walk-in Campground.

China Camp publishes this operating information: 8:00am to sunset daily Gate at Back Ranch Meadows Campground Open 8:00am to 9:00pm

Facilities

Published site types: Walk-in.

Available facilities and amenities: Park restrooms, Park drinking water.

Recreation

Not separately published

The official campground source does not publish a separate recreation section.

Natural Features

Catalog summary

Back Ranch Meadows Walk-in Campground is in China Camp State Park, California at an approximate mapped elevation of 75 feet.

Nearby Attractions

Not separately published

The official campground source does not publish a separate nearby attractions section.

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

The official source does not publish a separate activity list.

Amenities and facility features

  • Park restroomsListed on the official park page
  • Park drinking waterListed on the official park page; confirm service at the assigned campground

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

Walk-In

Equipment
Walk-In

Site rules, inventory & rates

Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.

Site rules

Site availability
The official inventory source does not publish a matching live calendar for this campground.
Water
China Camp's official page lists drinking water as a park feature; confirm service at Back Ranch Meadows Walk-in Campground before arrival.
Food storage
The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
Fire and stove use
The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
Pets
Yes: Dogs allowed only in developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, backcountry areas, historic buildings, and historic gardens.

Inventory window

The official inventory source does not publish a matching live calendar for this campground.

Published seasons & rates

The official source does not publish machine-readable seasonal rates. Confirm posted fees with the managing agency before arrival.

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • 8:00am to sunset daily Gate at Back Ranch Meadows Campground Open 8:00am to 9:00pm

Sources

California State Parks — China CampCalifornia State Parks — China Camp — dog policyBack Ranch Meadows Walk-in Campground official facility detailsCalifornia State Parks — China Camp — campground rules