General Pictures of the Park
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You will know you have reached this destination when you see this park sign.
Picnic tables are tucked away along the scenic road.
As you explore the park, you maybe lucky enough to glimpse a unique vehicle such as this.
This aardvark was so rare a sight that we couldn't resist photographing it just once more.
The picnic areas have unusual views of forested points and vast mudflats that you may gaze upon as you eat.
Pictures from Turtleback Trail
Turtleback Trail explores the marshy shoreline of San Pablo Bay.
Wildlife like this lizard seen here will sometimes pose for photographs.
Pictures of the Camp Itself and Its Shoreline
Breathtaking views are also along this winding trail.
Wild irises add a dash of color to the grassy hills.
Fluffy white blossoms crown the buckeye trees bordering Turtleback Trail.
Helpful signs warn you of harmful plants, like the common poison oak.
Seemingly neverending marshy grassland extends to the bay.
Lush vegetation lines the banks of small streams that meander through the grassland.
An aged gas pump testifies to the authenticity of China Camp.
A fishing boat much like the Chinese used is still anchored not far off shore.
A variety of birds perch on the end of the pier.
Even snowy white egrets visit this bird-beloved pier.
From the pier you can view the whole fishery village that was abandoned long ago but has retained its name, China Camp.
These calm waters were once brimming with shrimp.
The Chinese people of this settlement used boats like these to harvest shrimp, a very profitable business.
The small store off to the side provides some food and refeshments.
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Last Modified: 7/23/97 lp/bg/cp/sk/np/ts