Chinese Camp Store And Tavern

Danny CoolBeans

2023-11

A must stop if you are on the hwy.Richard was fantastic and insanely nice and helpful.Was able to find one of a kind fun items in his store.The family will all have something fun for Xmas

Eric Teague

2023-12

Richard and Add Beale the owners are Awesome, beautiful Garden with a Stunning water feature from local Slate/Mariposite/Quartz/ opal and other river rock. Designed by E.T ELectric_Contruction Svc, Owner Eric Teague has Remodled over %50 of the propertys existing structures and is involved in many future improvements to come. Try the Food,enjoy the Tavern, shop there unique Market and stay for the intellectual conversation with physist/ genius Richard Beale. Clean restrooms, petting zoo.... and more

Tim Dodge

2024-04

I live in Pennsylvania and I'm waxing nostalgic about another California road trip coming up (LA area tradeshow) but I'll gladly drive many hours to the north for a variety of reasons AND this place is definitely ONE OF THEM. Spend AT LEAST an hour there to really see...half of it!

H VS

2023-05

Had an absolute great experience visiting this store on our way to Yosemite. It’s a special store for sure that carries versatile stuff such as historical coins, feathers, fur caps (beaver?), fossils, stones and minerals (geode, amethyst, petrified wood, granite, basalt, tire track ammonite, quartz, aquamine crystal, black tourmaline and a lot more. They also Carry all kinds of gear for camping, rock climbing and lots of snacks, candy, coke, water. They also have real sea sponge. It’s an interesting store for sure. They also have mini garden and seating area if you want to hangout.The couple who seems to be owning this place are very kind. Richard was super knowledgeable and humorous. We learnt a lot talking to him and carried his jokes along with us while he carefully packed our stuff. Definitely recommend it to all who loves historical stuff and need some essentials before heading to Yosemite!

Lindsey Madsen

2023-05

So glad we stopped here. It’s a little-bit-of-everything store owned and run by a husband and wife. Delicious homemade sandwiches, reasonably priced snacks, beautiful picnic area. My son’s favorite part was feeding the goats and chickens (in a pen near the restrooms).

Gerald Yeo (Gerald)

2022-05

Bought one geode, got a replacement because it was bot cracked evenly! Great service! The owner is really passionate and knowledgeable about minerals too. 10/10 would crack again

Bunny Lozano

2023-11

Richard was awesome helped us find stamps and postcards to send to the family from the local post Office, feed the goats and got some yummy snacks for the road great stop to stretch out your legs and restock.

Jason Tomczak

2022-05

Great little stop along 120. The shop has some really interesting paintings that are worth seeing, as well as a cool old saloon bar on one side – its clear what its function was before becoming a convenience store. The outside has a nice garden with a bathroom, some benches, and a Qing Dynasty flag.

William Cheng

2019-05

Stopped by here on the way back from Yosemite on a whim. We were expecting a cheesy kitschy gift shop, but instead were entertained and educated by the very friendly owner Rich (who is also a physicist at Lawrence Livermore Labs) (!!!). He told us all sorts of interesting details about the local geology, and had various types of crystals and artifacts (like old coins and arrowheads) for sale. Really good with kids -- he kept our 9 year old girl's attention with his enthusiastic teaching, and knew how to speak to a kid without dumbing things down.The bathroom on site is very clean and well maintained. My understanding is that when Rich's wife is there, you can get some great food, but alas, she wasn't in the day we were there. We'll have to stop by again next time!

Barbara Lawson

2023-06

Great place to stop & stretch your legs when heading up into the Sierra's for some fun. The store has a number of items for your last minute snacks & supplies. A nice bonus are the various minerals, rocks, fossils and historic items on display for sale for the experienced collector in your family or for the kid who just discovered he is a rock hound. Owners are very friendly, genuine people who are knowledgeable people who share their love of the area with their customers.

Soh Je Yeong

2022-05

Great selection of minerals, and the owner was extremely friendly. Unfortunately, I had a bad experience with the female owner. Bought an unopened geode wanting to gift half of it to a friend. The female owner messed up cracking the geode, leaving me with one large piece and a few small pieces. Explained to her that I actually wanted to gift half of the geode to a friend, but she refused to even give me a discount on another geode. A reasonable decision, but it left a bad taste in my mouth.

Sean Dyer

2018-05

Great stop on the way up to Yosemite. The new owners Richard and Add are wonderful and very knowledge of the area. Clean restrooms and cold drinks, perfect.

Aravinda Nath Akuratiya Ge

2023-11

Cute little shop and small bar with everything you need. The staff was really nice. They have a collection of local rocks and handmade jeweleries.

Justin

2023-05

Wow is this store cool! Totally glad i stopped in driving by! The owner is super cool and really friendly.

susan evans

2023-05

When they talk about a rest stop, this place was an oasis, a haven. We bought some nice souvenirs, but, what I remember most was the peace of the garden area. The owner turned on the mister, and my daughter and I got to recoup, slightly separately, in two hanging chairs. For people who were driving from Seattle to LA, we needed that bit of.est and separation. I felt so refreshed and relaxed when we left. Thank you, Chinese Camp store! Don't drive by, stop in

Gerald Richardson

2023-05

Stopped in for the first time around August of 2022. Have been back twice since initial time. Mostly just to interact with Richard, such a positive vibe and more than happy to share his knowledge! Every time I stop in, I try to pick up a few collectibles/antiques. First time was some old European letters from the 1800s maybe? Also got an old miners lamp and some old shackles. He is very knowledgeable about everything (basically) and more than happy to share that. Not very common these days....Please stop and support, I bet you'll enjoy your once in a lifetime experience!- Gerald

Yajun Wang

2023-05

very nice place with great service. The owner is very friendly and they sell all kinds of things. The shop is full of minerals for sale and the owner knows a lot about them. bought a great locket with a picture of a baby inside. Also learned how to know if a gemstone is a ruby.

Maryna Tsapok

2022-05

it was a separate experience visiting this store during our trip to Yosemite :) you should definitely stop here if you take 120 highway.the owner is a big fan of what he is doing and you can feel it while talking to him :) there are tons of unique souvenirs you can buy. and you should definitely try their super tasty sandwiches seating in the beautiful small garden next to the store :)

Andy Neal

2023-06

This is more than a store. It’s a retreat for the soul. Richard and Jacob are friendly, informative, and helpful. Even if you don’t need to stop, stop anyway. You will walk away slightly changed.

himali pine

2022-05

My car broke down in their parking lot and the woman who owns the shop kindly let me stay in her garden long after closing until my tow truck arrived. The peaceful garden/restaurant eating area had fairy lights, wind chimes, plants, chickens, and nice dogs. Really nice family who runs this place and good food!

Mark Summers

2023-05

Amazing store, full of local cultural items, cools rocks & minerals, camping supplies, wood, snacks etc. plus a bar & garden area. Owner is super friendly.A great spot to stop for whatever you need.

Katherine Obert

2021-05

This place is amazing. Hands down the cleanest bathrooms I've ever been in. Beautiful garden with chimes and I might sound crazy but it smelled like fruit loops. Inside is an adorable little gift shop and I guess now they have beer?!?!? I think I'm almost as excited to come back here as I am Yosemite.

Joshua Abrams

2023-05

Really friendly owner. Nice garden with a mister to keep you cool. Great place for a short break. Has snacks and cold drinks. My only suggestion would be to have a little more food to buy and eat in the garden.

Samuel Beale

2023-05

Really nice it has a big garden, a enormous selection,and the perfect rug/blanket.

B

2022-05

This place is amazing the two that own this store are more than helpful, the content of the store is amazing especially if your into minerals in the form or rocks stones there’s also artifacts that are really old.If your looking for a delicious sandwich or something to drink or a very unique gift for someone this is the place

Jesus Puga-Zapata

2022-05

Owner was super nice and friendly! Honestly, wish them the best of luck and success to him and his wife with this business! If you’re thinking about stopping, please do and support them! Very cool little spot with cool stuff inside.

Andrea Mills

2020-05

Stopped by here to pick up wood before camping in Yosemite. Such a cute store and reasonable prices. The owner was very friendly and carried our wood to the car. Highly recommend stopping in...

Tom Derr

2023-08

Nice owners and great selection of unusual stuff. Don’t drive by without stopping in. You’ll miss the fun.

Paul Behee

2019-05

Mike was a great character at this store for a couple decades. However, he wasn’t super keen on customer service or being OPEN depending on his mood! LoL. The new family runs a much better establishment for both locals like myself and tourists passing through.

Gene C.

2023-07

Worth a stop for anyone interested in the history of the town or looking for refreshments. A refreshing change with unusual and historical gift items for sale.