Mount Diablo State Park
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.
Information website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=517
Map Link (beta): https://www.google.com/maps?q=37.8808335,-121.9173287
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