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Mount Diablo SP
Stagecoach
Drive In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 20
Car Capacity: 7
Description: Abbreviated as "#GSTA" on the Reserve California site
Many visitors to Mount Diablo head straight for the Summit to enjoy the famous view. As mountains go, Mount Diablo isn't particularly tall - only 3,849 feet. However, it is surrounded by low, rolling hills and broad, flat valleys, so the view from the Summit is remarkable. When conditions are best, you can see almost 200 miles. Summer days are sometimes hazy, and the best viewing is often on the day after a winter storm.
Quiet hours: Quiet hours are from 10 PM–6 AM.
Campfire restrictions: Campers must use stoves or fire pits, and there are restrictions during fire season.
Overnight lock-in: Campers are locked in the park from sunset to 8 AM.
Campsite size: A maximum of eight people and two vehicles are allowed per campsite.
Reservations: Reservations can be made up to six months in advance on the Reserve California website.
Campground options: There are several campgrounds, including family campgrounds, group campgrounds, and a smaller campground for tents. The Junction Campground has six tent sites and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Safety: Tell someone where you're going and when you plan to return. Many trails have limited cell service and can be remote.
Mount Diablo SP
Boundary
Drive In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 20
Car Capacity: 7
Description: Abbreviated as "#GBND" on the Reserve California site.
Many visitors to Mount Diablo head straight for the Summit to enjoy the famous view. As mountains go, Mount Diablo isn't particularly tall - only 3,849 feet. However, it is surrounded by low, rolling hills and broad, flat valleys, so the view from the Summit is remarkable. When conditions are best, you can see almost 200 miles. Summer days are sometimes hazy, and the best viewing is often on the day after a winter storm.
Quiet hours: Quiet hours are from 10 PM–6 AM.
Campfire restrictions: Campers must use stoves or fire pits, and there are restrictions during fire season.
Overnight lock-in: Campers are locked in the park from sunset to 8 AM.
Campsite size: A maximum of eight people and two vehicles are allowed per campsite.
Reservations: Reservations can be made up to six months in advance on the Reserve California website.
Campground options: There are several campgrounds, including family campgrounds, group campgrounds, and a smaller campground for tents. The Junction Campground has six tent sites and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Safety: Tell someone where you're going and when you plan to return. Many trails have limited cell service and can be remote.
Mount Diablo SP
Buckeye
Drive In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 30
Car Capacity: 10
Description: Abbreviated as "#GBUY" on the Reserve California site.
Many visitors to Mount Diablo head straight for the Summit to enjoy the famous view. As mountains go, Mount Diablo isn't particularly tall - only 3,849 feet. However, it is surrounded by low, rolling hills and broad, flat valleys, so the view from the Summit is remarkable. When conditions are best, you can see almost 200 miles. Summer days are sometimes hazy, and the best viewing is often on the day after a winter storm.
Quiet hours: Quiet hours are from 10 PM–6 AM.
Campfire restrictions: Campers must use stoves or fire pits, and there are restrictions during fire season.
Overnight lock-in: Campers are locked in the park from sunset to 8 AM.
Campsite size: A maximum of eight people and two vehicles are allowed per campsite.
Reservations: Reservations can be made up to six months in advance on the Reserve California website.
Campground options: There are several campgrounds, including family campgrounds, group campgrounds, and a smaller campground for tents. The Junction Campground has six tent sites and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Safety: Tell someone where you're going and when you plan to return. Many trails have limited cell service and can be remote.
Mount Diablo SP
Wildcat
Drive In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 30
Car Capacity: 10
Description: Abbreviated as "#GWLC" on the Reserve California site.
Many visitors to Mount Diablo head straight for the Summit to enjoy the famous view. As mountains go, Mount Diablo isn't particularly tall - only 3,849 feet. However, it is surrounded by low, rolling hills and broad, flat valleys, so the view from the Summit is remarkable. When conditions are best, you can see almost 200 miles. Summer days are sometimes hazy, and the best viewing is often on the day after a winter storm.
Quiet hours: Quiet hours are from 10 PM–6 AM.
Campfire restrictions: Campers must use stoves or fire pits, and there are restrictions during fire season.
Overnight lock-in: Campers are locked in the park from sunset to 8 AM.
Campsite size: A maximum of eight people and two vehicles are allowed per campsite.
Reservations: Reservations can be made up to six months in advance on the Reserve California website.
Campground options: There are several campgrounds, including family campgrounds, group campgrounds, and a smaller campground for tents. The Junction Campground has six tent sites and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Safety: Tell someone where you're going and when you plan to return. Many trails have limited cell service and can be remote.
Mount Diablo SP
Terrace
Drive In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 50
Car Capacity: 17
Description: Abbreviated as "#GBBQ" on the Reserve California site.
Many visitors to Mount Diablo head straight for the Summit to enjoy the famous view. As mountains go, Mount Diablo isn't particularly tall - only 3,849 feet. However, it is surrounded by low, rolling hills and broad, flat valleys, so the view from the Summit is remarkable. When conditions are best, you can see almost 200 miles. Summer days are sometimes hazy, and the best viewing is often on the day after a winter storm.
Quiet hours: Quiet hours are from 10 PM–6 AM.
Campfire restrictions: Campers must use stoves or fire pits, and there are restrictions during fire season.
Overnight lock-in: Campers are locked in the park from sunset to 8 AM.
Campsite size: A maximum of eight people and two vehicles are allowed per campsite.
Reservations: Reservations can be made up to six months in advance on the Reserve California website.
Campground options: There are several campgrounds, including family campgrounds, group campgrounds, and a smaller campground for tents. The Junction Campground has six tent sites and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Safety: Tell someone where you're going and when you plan to return. Many trails have limited cell service and can be remote.
Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve
Star Mine Group Camp
Drive In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 40
Car Capacity: 8
Description: STAR MINE ***Only for use by School Groups and Scouts. *** CAPACITY: minimum 10, maximum 35. PARKING: 7 parking spaces near site (1/4 mile); NO overflow. Access is from the gate at Fredrickson Lane, near the Contra Loma Regional Park entrance. Check gate hours and enter before closing time. For safety and to limit impact, ALL VEHICLES MUST ENTER AND EXIT TOGETHER. NO SHUTTLING. Buses, RVs, food trucks, or caterers are prohibited. Violators may be cited and/or towed. SITE DETAILS: includes picnic tables, pit toilet, shade structure, and 2 tent pads. NO WATER. NO CAMPFIRES OR BBQs allowed. Camp stoves OK.
Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve
Stewartville Backpack camp
Hike In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: Hike In
Person Capacity: 20
Car Capacity: 20
Description: Stewartville Backpack camp is approximately a 3.2-mile hike-in from the Park headquarters, near the Stewartville and Upper Oil Canyon Trails. This site accommodates 1-20 campers and has picnic tables, a pit toilet, and a non-potable water source (filter, treat, or boil for human consumption -- but experienced leader's recommendation is to bring water in, due to the poor quality of the water source). Campers must haul out their own garbage. Camping is limited to 2 nights maximum. Reservations must check-in with the visitor center to obtain overnight parking permits. Site is closed seasonally November – March.
Herms Scout Camp
Multiple
Drive In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity:
Car Capacity:
Description: Camp Herms is a Nationally Accredited BSA Scout camp owned and operated by the Golden Gate Area Council. The Golden Gate Area Council was formed in June 2020 by the merger of the Alameda Council, Mt. Diablo Silverado Council and the San Francisco Bay Area Council.
Comprised of almost 20 acres, Camp Herms is centrally located in the hills above the City of El Cerrito, CA off of Arlington Blvd and with direct access to the East Bay Regional Park District. Camp Herms is designated as open space and was established in 1930 as a weekend camp of the Berkeley Council, BSA. The camp was originally named Camp Berkeley and did not take on its current name until 1939 in honor of Council President William B Herms who appointed a special committee in 1929 to search for a campsite.
Camp Herms is used as a weekend camping spot for all forms of Scouting activities including Camporees, Cub Scouts, Order of the Arrow events and even BSA conferences.
The natural beauty of Camp Herms is also used by the local neighbors who hike its tree-lined paths as well as use the Lodge for Weddings and other community events.
The Camp Herms Lodge was constructed in 1931 and contains a state of the art commercial kitchen, stone fireplace and presentation stage. A later addition added the “North Room” that is used as a meeting room / History center.
Morgan Territory Regional Preserve Backpacking
HIke In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: HIke In
Person Capacity: 20
Car Capacity:
Description: Morgan Territory Regional Preserve, located near Livermore, California, offers scout troops a secluded backpack camping experience amidst diverse ecosystems and rich history. The preserve's Morgan Backpack Camp accommodates up to 20 campers and is accessible via a 4.5-mile hike from the staging area. The site includes picnic tables, a vault toilet, hitching rails, and non-potable water (which requires filtering, treating, or boiling before consumption). Camping is limited to a maximum of two nights, and the site is seasonally closed from November through April. Reservations are required and can be made through the East Bay Regional Park District.
Mount Diablo State Park
Drive In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity:
Car Capacity:
Description: Located east of Walnut Creek, Mount Diablo State Park surrounds Mount Diablo. There is both a hiking trail and a biking/driving road to the summit, with views in all directions: to the west beyond Golden Gate Bridge, east to the Sierra Nevada, north to Mt. Lassen, and south to Mt. Hamilton and Loma Prieta. The peak at Mt. Diablo has museum and observation deck with telescopes. The summit museum exhibits include a model of the mountain, and the visitor center highlights the cultural and natural history of the park. See also the Mitchell Canyon information center north of the mountain. Other areas of interest include Rock City (sandstone formations and small caves), climbing rocks, Fossil Ridge, Deer Flat and Mitchell Canyon.
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding
Camping opportunities at Mount Diablo include 56 family campsites and five group sites, one of which is suitable for equestrians. All sites include tables and running water.
GROUP CAMPING: The five group sites have pit toilets and no showers.
Barbecue Terrace for 9-50 people and up to 17 vehicles. It can also accommodate 50 horses.
Buckeye - for 9-30 people and up to 10 vehicles.
Wildcat - for 9-30 people and up to 10 vehicles.
Stagecoach - for 9-20 people and up to 7 vehicles.
Boundary - for 9-20 people and up to 7 vehicles.
FAMILY CAMPING: Some of the 56 family campsites normally include access to flush toilets and showers. Check with the park or ReserveAmerica for current facility conditions -- as of 2008 Juniper Campground has no water, and both family sites (Juniper and Live Oak) have porta-potties and no showers. Family sites can accommodate up to 8 people. One vehicle is included in the camping fee.
Point Pinole
Point Pinole Group Campsite
Drive In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity:
Car Capacity: 24
Description: The group campsite located south of the pier is a sheltered, cozy site that includes basic amenities such as water, cooking grills, storage for gear, and restrooms nearby. A shade structure provides coverage for the picnic area
Round Valley Regional Preserve
Hike In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: Hike In
Person Capacity: 25
Car Capacity: 2
Description: The Round Valley group camp serves as both a large group campsite and a backpacking campsite. Backpacking reservations can be made for groups of 1-8 people, no more than 30 days in advance. The site is approximately a 3.6-mile hike from the parking lot. It includes: graded tent pads, picnic tables, an ADA vault toilet, hitching rails, and non-potable water. No campfires/BBQ’s are permitted.
Two cars are allowed to do equipment drop off (confirm with ranger in advance)
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve Backpacking Camp
Hike In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: Hike In
Person Capacity: 6
Car Capacity: 0
Description: The Sibley backpack camp is a small, primitive hike-in site for a maximum of 6 campers, a moderate 0.2 mile walk from the parking lot (NO VEHICLE ACCESS). The site has 160 degree views of Mount Diablo, Vollmer Peak and Tilden Park. There are only two tent pads - approximately 10'x25' and 10'x20'. Site has 2 picnic tables, 1 serving table, and a pit toilet.
Tilden Park (Regional Park)
Gillespie Youth Camp
Drive In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 75
Car Capacity: 8
Description: Tilden is the premier park in the East Bay regional park system. Located east and north of UC Berkeley, Tilden lies mainly east of the ridge line and has a wide variety of unique attractions. These include an Environmental Education Center, botanical gardens, a steam train ride for young children, and a carousel with calliope music.
Activities Camping, Hiking, Swimming, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding
Camping GROUP CAMPING: Organized group camping is by reservation only. There are no family campsites. Gillespie Youth Camp near the southern end of the park holds up to 75 people, and there are two camps near the Environmental Education Center, in the Nature Area at the north end of the park.
Gillespie Youth Camp - Maximum capacity 75 campers and 8 vehicles. The site has five picnic tables, one large group BBQ, one drinking fountain and three flush toilets. No tents or sleeping bags on the lawn as it is watered overnight. There is a shelter at the site.
Tilden Park (Regional Park)
New Woodland
Drive In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 50
Car Capacity: 2
Description: Tilden is the premier park in the East Bay regional park system. Located east and north of UC Berkeley, Tilden lies mainly east of the ridge line and has a wide variety of unique attractions. These include an Environmental Education Center, botanical gardens, a steam train ride for young children, and a carousel with calliope music.
Activities Camping, Hiking, Swimming, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding
Camping GROUP CAMPING: Organized group camping is by reservation only. There are no family campsites. Gillespie Youth Camp near the southern end of the park holds up to 75 people, and there are two camps near the Environmental Education Center, in the Nature Area at the north end of the park.
New Woodland - Maximum capacity 50 campers and 2 vehicles. Located in the Tilden Nature Area in Wildcat Canyon Park. The site includes five picnic tables, six BBQ pits, one shelter, two fire circles, 1 drinking fountain and 2 chemical toilets. THERE ARE NO SHOWERS OR FLUSH TOILETS.
Tilden Park (Regional Park)
Wildcat View
Hike In
Contra Costa
Arrival Type: Hike In
Person Capacity: 75
Car Capacity: 2
Description: Tilden is the premier park in the East Bay regional park system. Located east and north of UC Berkeley, Tilden lies mainly east of the ridge line and has a wide variety of unique attractions. These include an Environmental Education Center, botanical gardens, a steam train ride for young children, and a carousel with calliope music.
Activities Camping, Hiking, Swimming, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding
Camping GROUP CAMPING: Organized group camping is by reservation only. There are no family campsites. Gillespie Youth Camp near the southern end of the park holds up to 75 people, and there are two camps near the Environmental Education Center, in the Nature Area at the north end of the park.
Wildcat View - Maximum capacity 75 campers and 2 vehicles. Located near the Tilden Nature Area in Wildcat Canyon Park. The site has 11 picnic tables, one large group BBQ and 4 double BBQ braziers, one shelter, two fire circles, 4 drinking fountains and 3 chemical toilets. Campers must park at the gate and hike 1/2 mile to the site.