Northern California's Most Haunted Ghost Town

A walking tour of Chinese Camp. California's abandoned and most haunted ghost town.

[@PatriciaLaFlesch]

I love Chinese Camp, because it's a part of my family history. That brick building with green doors was originally a store. My great-great grandfather built it and ran it. One of the buildings down the street was a boarding house where my great-grandma had an encounter with Black Bart. Lots of history in this town!

[@shmjrosen]

My daughter's great grandpa remembers riding in the wagon from the homestead in Coulterville to Chinese Camp to catch the train to Oakdale. This is along what is now Highway 49. Been through here many times, and yeah, I wouldn't doubt it being haunted.

[@blancam848]

I go by there at times

[@DestinationsChronicles]

LOL, I am from Tuolumne County and I have always found Chinese Camp quite peaceful. (now days) I guess spooky is in the eye of the beholder!

[@caseymckenzie8065]

So you don’t know the history of your own county 🥶

[@DestinationsChronicles]

@@caseymckenzie8065 Umm, yeah I do. Yes, in the gold rush days there was the only Tong war ever fought in the US. If you can read I said (now days) it is quite peaceful. Now Days. sheesh, I guess you can write but can't read.

[@mrs.hancock4124]

I live in Tuolumne County about 15 minutes from Chinese Camp. Kiddos and I were just there a few weeks ago (again) reading the amazing centuries old headstones around the little Church of Europeans (one Native American women/mother, zero Chinese people) who’d immigrated to the new world, lived & worked here in Chinese Camp. Each headstone includes the person’s name, dob, date of death along with the Country of their ancestral homeland in Europe most of who’d come from Ireland and England. The little Christian Church & graveyard is now owned and cared for by the Catholic Church in downtown Sonora, locally referred to as the “Red Church”.

[@mikes6961]

Chinese town? Apparently this place had fairly recent inhabitants though the narrator only talks about gold days. Electric digital meters, cyclone fences and stop signs arent from the 1800's.

[@DonDayJR]

Exactly I was thinking that! This guy sucks I will never sub to him

[@biscuitcase83]

It doesn't have much of a history after its boom days Sure you'll find a few people lived there for many years and maybe still do. The definition of ghost town doesn't mean 100% abandoned if you look it up

[@biscuitcase83]

@@DonDayJR Lol Why are you watching then? This is a ghost town by definition

[@virtuousheathen981]

@@biscuitcase83 why are we watching? Maybe because of the clickbait title 😂😂 Most haunted place in Nor Cal and the only reports are feelings of unease? No shit you're going to feel weird in a ghost town from the wild west days

[@the.hard.truth123]

There's an active sawmill there still very few people still live there I live 20 minutes from Chinese camp very creepy to drive by at night

[@computergrant1]

Wow, such a fascinating video! I love the Paranormal and abandoned places! I would love to visit this!

[@boyznthewoodz770]

Hearing a place south of Stockton be called “Northern California” has me cracking tf up

[@Buckseed]

Well, it's basically Central California but very far from LA and SoCal too!

[@pascualugarte4761]

Most people say north of fresno in start of northern calif

[@fixedit8689]

Northern ca is when you are 100 miles away from the closest Liberal

[@webguy943]

More historical than haunted

[@gottanikoncamera]

Yeah, I’ve been there several times photographing and exploring and it’s mostly just old. Now Locke, now that’s a place that gives me creepy vibes.

[@bladerunner752]

Born and raised in Antioch California, always loved backpacking all around the black diamond mines, and mount Diablo. Exploring gold country is always fun and interesting. Good video I enjoyed it. Cheers 🍻👍

[@irishgrl]

I grew up in Antioch, graduated AHS in ‘76. Used to party with friends at the Black Diamond mines, & can tell you stories of ghostly encounters different members of my family had out there, including my grandmother who was taking pictures of the oak trees & saw bodies or heads hanging from the tree branches, and my step dad who ran out of gas near sundown on the road (before it got closed off) that went from Kirker Pass to the mines & on out to Sommersville Rd…he was walking with his gas can toward Antioch when he was given a ride by a silent man driving a 2 horse team wagon…when he got off the wagon & turned to thank the man, the man had vanished! My dad was FREAKED OUT! The Mines are pretty spooky too! Well, they were b4 they were turned into a tourist attraction…

[@johngomes4278]

Yes the white witch !

[@johngomes4278]

​@@irishgrlthe white witch ?

[@michaelmolsbergen6498]

Very good Blaine.........and it does leave you with a spooky feeling...........

[@kimmergonzales9792]

I'm from Sacramento, we used to call it China camp .Our boy scout camp out was near there, so we heard a lot of scary stories about it 😳😬😅

[@juniorsanchez7141]

Where is this located ? I’m from Sacramento and trying to explore places

[@neveragain9380]

@@juniorsanchez7141 by James town

[@neveragain9380]

@@juniorsanchez7141 just Mapquest it

[@dianechristensen1939]

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[@tomgann9383]

You go past Snelling and make a left at lake Don Pedro. Hope that helps! LOL

[@diane1390]

I went through Chinese Camp back in the late 1960's as a teenager, when my family traveled all the way up to Crater. lake Oregon.

[@lezlicollins4161]

Yes Chinese Camp is Haunted. I have had several different experiences whole I lived there for 7 yrs on Washington St. Across from Solinsky alley.

[@blainestravels4455]

Thank you for your comment. I'll be posting a video of staying in a haunted hotel here soon please subscribe and thanks for watching

[@sonofamillionaire7897]

Very nicely done blain. I love the sound effects.

[@blainestravels4455]

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[@ronanderson5736]

I grew up in Oakdale and have been there many times, never felt any uneasiness! Awesome little town! You should check out Columbia on the other side of Sonora! Did you see the school, it has all of the Chinese architecture and is still being used!

[@jacks_off_to]

If you go across Highway 120 to the other side of town there's also a cemetery

[@blainestravels4455]

Thanks I'll be sure to check it out

[@redshedllc9054]

Go look for treasure . Bet that masonic lodge might have cool stuff .

[@harleye2323]

I can’t believe they let things historical like that go to waste

[@banderas2000]

now crater lake is deff HAUNTED . despite the visitors . i love it there

[@donchuy4086]

That’s crazy I knew I recognized the building in the thumbnail from driving to yosemite I never knew Chinese camp was haunted

[@cam9537]

I went at 3 am a couple times. Just creepy old houses

[@shabirjan9201]

awesome and informative video i liked and subscribed hats-up to u sir

[@blainestravels4455]

Thank you and thank you for watching

[@everydayishalloweenhaunted5543]

Awesome video. Halloween Extreme Haunts 365 shared

[@fakappakaf5563]

Opuszczone stare przerażające miasto duchów....Lubię takie klimaty 😃 strasznie mi się podobają i ciekawią mnie takie dokumenty o ciekawych miejscach w Kalifornii 😉

[@jaym528]

The feeling of being watched I have heard that one before

[@ChrisAnnasMom]

That's someone's house. Still lived in.

[@gottanikoncamera]

Been there a few times exploring. You shot the same four structures over and over and missed the creepiest house on the corner up from the store. Had a strange experience outside that home. And the coolest thing: the church and graveyard up the hill. The school still exists, but nothing special about it…

[@ncabcabin]

I feel this feeling that you are being watched by a whole town. It’s crazy that I can feel this

[@gabrieldordali]

Was just there, and can confirm

[@racheljones6685]

The music added to the scaryness.

[@susanragsdale6453]

You are really talented. I love the background music and that it's not loud. No Zombies! lol. I am the Princess of Zombie Village.

[@blainestravels4455]

Thank you. Glad you liked the video. Please subscribe to my channel. Thanks again for commenting and watching.

[@shonniehard3699]

Definitely gives you an eerie feeling just watching it! Super cool, thanks for sharing!!

[@blainestravels4455]

Thanks don't forget to subscribe to the channel.....

[@sunnyskye213]

"Chinese" were an integral part of many places; integrated; offered services & balanced in that Era in many, many places...including, the area au recorded; as well Truckee [railroad/Donner Summit on up the 'Grayeagle-North] on over to "Virginia City"....etc., Etc., ETC.... [SO, much history to learn; ALWAYS.. ] Thank U, for posting!

[@jadeh.2746]

I was just there a couple days ago. I have been to some places that feel off, this didn't give me any weird vibes.

[@jadeh.2746]

@Brandon Pepin might be from locals watching people to make sure they don't do anything.

[@SHORTYVAL86]

Is this town in California or Nevada because first he said CA then he said NV 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@jadeh.2746]

@@SHORTYVAL86 California. It's not far from Jamestown.

[@juniorcosio8873]

I’m close to this.

[@adriena.samuels9726]

Cause. The. Spirits. Aren't. Vengeful. Are. Evil. R. Bad. They are actually. Glad too see. You. Come. See them they weren't. Hateful. But. They. Asked. God. Too let. Them stay. Their. For a while. Before heaven. Are before. Going. On too the next. Faze of spirt. Life. On earth. Meaning. Untill. They. Go out. And travel too different cities too save. Some others in California. But the. Good spirits. Can't save. All. So your faith in. God. Would. Help. You. Out. Also. Spirits that. Have died. So unjustified. Well. They. Are. Out. Here. Saving. The. Life's. Of the innocence. Cause of their so so paniful unjustified. Death. And. They don't. Want. No more innocent. Too suffer. That. Here's. Something. U shouldn't. Forget. They. Can't. Save. All. That's. When. Your. Faith. For. Your. God. Comes. In. Too. Lead. But. Yes. Your. A. Ok. Person

[@vinivv]

Check out Bear valley town of Hornitos, tons of historical buildings still left and a few surprises if you get to dig the area i have was real interesting things we found :)

[@blainestravels4455]

Been there. Just haven't got the videos posted yet. I have some great friends in Bear Valley. Super cool place. Hornitos is awesome also, do they still do the pancake breakfast and craft fair?

[@rosseganjr9402]

awesome vedio! looks like a very peaceful ghost town! great find!

[@cruesifix17]

Don’t forget the cemetery!😊

[@johngomes4278]

Nice segment ,the town of bodie is probably more haunted then this ,but this town is cool ,thank you for creating this!

[@billielyons4711]

Live in the area, worked in this town. It's a beautiful little town that had an incredible history.

[@cengland209]

It's Chinese Camp not town and the town your investigating isn't the original town. The original town is under Don Pedro because it was flooded to create the reservoir. The mansion of the town founder and mine owner became visible for the first time in God knows how long because the water level was so low. You could also see the remanence of the old camp and the mine were also showing.

[@carlosraymondalcivar786]

that's was amazeness creepy haunted houses over there, of me just saw on this video and thats for sharing 👍🏼🙂👍🏼

[@carlosraymondalcivar786]

& excellent interesting,,, thank's for sharing though ✌🏼👌🏼

[@joluijten6313]

Without sound its very peacefull.

[@wandaritter5704]

I believe certain places give off vibes. I have experienced that feeling once when in the Catskills we found an abandoned house w artifacts! Even an old boot for a woman and a brass bed. The wind pickedvup and I got the chills, the hair on my arms and neck stood up and I said, "it's time to go!"

[@blainestravels4455]

Awesome thanks for sharing your story I hope you enjoyed the video and please subscribe to the channel thanks for watching

[@rollinchevys6134]

I hope u didn’t take the artifacts I’d u did I would take them back u don’t want non of that Juju in your house.

[@ndog2005]

No chance of seeing inside the building's?

[@traceytrotter9934]

Just because it's old and abandoned does not make it haunted. The music seems to be the haunted part. Is it for sale?

[@marywegrzyn506]

Hi, I was disappointed watching this video of you going by all those old homes n not letting us get a peek of what's inside through a window. This was just a tease.

[@blainestravels4455]

I'm working with a local at this time trying to get permission to film inside most of the buildings

[@marywegrzyn506]

@@blainestravels4455 That would be so incredible. Or at least to get a peek in the windows!!! Lol. I love old Ghost Towns like this one. I can see visions of people back then living their lives peacefully n happily.

[@lezlicollins4161]

Windows are blocked from the inside.

[@Hazeyface]

You can’t see through the windows

[@vanessaban1176]

Aaa

[@aurorafarris1100]

I live in Jamestown California... Close to the National Hotel... but this town may still have people but I've seen some things. Never go to the graveyard with the big bell... especially at night...

[@deannamarie7126]

Lived in Chinese Camp years ago, know the family that owns many of the buildings. neat little place.

[@blainestravels4455]

I sure would like to have the contact info for those people. Thanks for watching please hit the Subscribe button.

[@jaym528]

I can’t imagine being there alone at night 😬😵

[@briancossey4773]

Just a few things that I noticed. For a ghost town, why is there still power meters, A/C's, parked cars, etc. If the place were haunted (and I am not saying that it isn't), I know I wouldn't be hanging around to install the amenities.

[@MzJust1girl]

Add creepy music & varying sounds with old, falling down buildings = viewers feel creeped out. Would have been more effective on a very gloomy day or at dusk with the deeper shadows.

[@Tammy-og8hl]

Not just dusk but black of night.

[@deepwaters7242]

That's cool. Not Northern California at all, central.

[@blainestravels4455]

The geographic center of California is in North Fork the north-south line is in Madera on Highway 99 marked by a palm tree and a redwood tree. Chinese Camp is located north of both of these location. So if you divide California in half Chinese camp is in Northern California. That is why I titled it Northern California.

[@HesNLuvWithMaryJane]

@@blainestravels4455 you obviously ain't from here huh?

[@blainestravels4455]

@@HesNLuvWithMaryJane born and raised

[@nagratna793]

Loved it .

[@robertrosen6361]

I’ve been to Chinese camp; it can be creepy, depending on your state of mind.

[@stevemakeithappenvideos]

cool. new subscriber

[@tomgann9383]

Tuolomne and Sonora are more central CA, but many people just label everything north of Los Angeles as ”NorCal”. You mentioned that the “surrounding town” was creepy. While I’ve never been to Chinese Camp (though I had been quite near it frequently), the town proper of Tulomne is just a quiet little small mountain town with a couple shopping centers, a couple gas stations, and a Foster Freeze burger joint. More recently, the Black Oak Indian Casino was built (about 15 years ago). Anyway, my point is that there’s not too much creepiness to be found in the surrounding town. It’s a historic place, lots of easily accessible hiking trails with astounding mountain vistas.

[@blainestravels4455]

I have spent a lifetime in the area. Thanks for watching

[@danielamaro4439]

definitely norcal not central

[@blainestravels4455]

@@danielamaro4439 yes the halfway marker for north and south is located in Madera, Ca. Around ave.13 and hwy. 99. Its marked in the center of the freeway with Sequoia redwood tree marking northside and a palm tree marking the southside of the state.

[@tomgann9383]

I know all about the palm tree on 99 marking the halfway point. I’ve lived here my entire life, except for college. My point is that there is more than just NorCal and SoCal. The Central part of the state in fact does exist, not just geographically, but culturally. Yes, you can just look at the palm tree and say everything on one side is NorCal and everything on the other side is SoCal. But I would venture to guess that everyone who lives in the 209 area code would more likely identify as Central Californian.

[@tomgann9383]

@@blainestravels4455 and to further my point, I don’t think anyone in their right mind would consider Fresno to be SoCal…

[@bessiemann7468]

I love abandoned places.I have been in many old abandoned homes

[@dorothydromgoole8040]

I liked this video. Chinese Camp must be a new ghost town because one of the buildings that was on the video still had an ac unit in the window. When was Chinese Camp abandoned?

[@aztec9651]

Currently it’s not abandoned but it’s a just a small town in yellow rolling hills with a tiny school, post office and general store

[@dorothydromgoole8040]

Okay, and thanks.

[@aztec9651]

@@dorothydromgoole8040 yup

[@alvarez99la49]

I went there around midnight but idk maybe it was just me i didnt feel anything out of the ordinary

[@uhadme]

All the expertly placed "No Trespassing" signs are meaningless. Pigs like to apply the law out of context, to trespass a person you must steal apple from their tree, or drink from their pond. Walking up to a door to knock on it is totally legal. Most people call that soliciting... you can solicit your channel (ask the owner if you can record it, not your fault the owner is irresponsible)

[@irthdog007]

thank you!

[@deenut8598]

Anybody see that rock that looked like a lizard smiling

[@johngrepo9976]

Haunted or just abandoned?

[@skymeadow7762]

Your drawn to the brick because it holds stories. Wonderful explore, I'm in Southern Oregon and I definitely want to visit.

[@cdxx7902]

Near the town of Chinese camp there’s the remains of the back to the future part 3 hill valley town set.

[@blainestravels4455]

Do tell, where is it at.

[@nolawest5183]

Doorway to the right almost looks like there is a face with hollow dark eyes & dark hair looking out at us... @ 8:20

[@charleshoang566]

Beautiful and peaceful town with a lot of tree.

[@Joe-eq8we]

Metal detecting heaven!

[@skybluedreams77]

Why is it not demolished and use the space for something else?

[@blainestravels4455]

Not sure, maybe it's historically protected. IDK.

[@dogbark8388]

I'd like to visit + walk around there . I'm gonna look it up

[@lionelborges8094]

Lionel here in Central California. I live about 35 miles from there and ride my Harley through the town which has a small bar/store, school, and post office. Plus residents. Has the old buildings as shown plus a fire station and church on the other side of highway 49. Is it haunted, not sure, ghost town, I don’t think so! Just saying…

[@irishgrl]

This town doesn’t strike me as haunted, just sad

[@Nathan-eo2ie]

Does Mike still run the Store or did he go back to New Zealand?

[@albertomartinez3469]

1. You're out of control of your music, buddy.😅 2. Pretty cool.

[@kevinjack5184]

Doesn't look scary. Maybe one day I'll stealth camp there

[@blainestravels4455]

That could be easily done. The area is full of History and some of it is haunted. In that area there's a couple of hotels in Jamestown. In my videos there is a video that covers 6 hotels in the area that have a haunted history thanks for watching and please subscribe to my channel

[@alistaircooke7000]

Calaveras county is really creepy.

[@usatrucking-f7w]

nice

[@blainestravels4455]

Thank you

[@toddrodriguez6783]

I grew up in Calaveras, Amador and Tuamie counties areas There is lots historical sites all over the place when I was a teenager in the late 70s early 80s we used to go exploring around in these areas. They’re definitely old, but not haunted. matter fact, one of the buildings that you show in your video is a state historical landmark. If you can see the placard my grandparents old ranch in double Springs California has a old stage coach Wells Fargo stop there, and also the neighbor has the old mine in their pasture. It’s not haunted, your video was OK but it could’ve done without the creepy music

[@billiecurtis9908]

Are you scared why didnt you get closer to houses?

[@blainestravels4455]

I'm afraid of zombies... LOL

[@bit1733]

@@blainestravels4455 Superstitious.

[@feralpundit]

I wonder how many homeless are squatting in those buildings

[@blainestravels4455]

Actually none....

[@doomsloth7884]

Does that count as Northern California? Is everything that is not LA northern?

[@blainestravels4455]

@doomsloth7884 it's north of madera so it is in the north. Dividing line for north and south is at Ave 13 in madera, it's marked with a redwood and palm tree on hwy 99

[@samuelroberts8333]

Cool video Blaine-NOPD

[@crazygoose8939]

I need help I’m suffering from sickness I think it’s the house I live in which is rumored to be on Native American burial grounds I cough and can no longer verbalize words Ive asked for prayer but what I’m going through is real exorcist shit. You can look it up where I live is cursed land.

[@captaincrunch5878]

Put down the pipe, don't do any more drugs... Ever !!

[@lezlicollins4161]

I will gladly post photos of things I have dug up.

[@bekimon4993]

Not a ghost town , been there few times and still have active residents lol 😂

[@blainestravels4455]

Yes the next block down does have permanent residence

[@henrysmith319]

Not much of a narrative. I was thinking maybe a bit more historical stuff. What were active dates of the town and what happened to cause it to be abandoned? You claim its haunted but never address any of that information.

[@bassparanormal]

I got chased out of here!!! Haaa I just want to film stuff

[@smashorbesmashed5176]

Shouldn't we send the homeless ppl to these ghost towns?

[@DuckotheTiny]

I had a field trip

[@garystiffler3318]

Nice video and commentary but not scary at all.

[@Coinbro]

Instead of wasing money on bums tiny homes drop them off here say make it work... California is out of control and bankrupt twice now

[@Sk8rGamer]

i live near there might check it out

[@blainestravels4455]

Yeah stop in Coulterville get some tacos and then head up there and check it out

[@blainestravels4455]

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[@gailspaw5521]

The last of the ones who lived there what yr

[@ItsOrel]

i live near chinese camp

[@lornapellerin2338]

Its look like the movie rongtorn

[@gailspaw5521]

What yr did anyone live there

[@silverblack9935]

i dare ya to go at night and do an investigation

[@artworkbysteve1]

Don't waste your time there is nothing there but condened buildings I should know I live very close.

[@benjamingutierrez704]

Ive stopped by the town a couple of times these last two months no ghosts but I’ve had a lot of dreams lately where numerous people were talking to me check out the red hills area nearby

[@LILBolder]

SOUTHERN CALIFAS IS THA PLACE TO BE NORTH CAL WACK! COME TO SO⭐CAL U CAN FINE BETTER AND MORE HAUNTED HOUSES AND GHOST TOWNS HERE

[@Beaheadoeverybody]

Big facts Sur Califas is all about it everyday how it's supposed to be at all times Sur Califas has it all real talk

[@glendabarton1914]

Not really. The best ones are in the Sierra foothills.

[@PhajEjHmoobLis]

Cut water supplies to SoCal 😂