Anthony Chabot Regional Park

Anthony Chabot Regional Park

Hours

Park Curfew: 10pm-5am
Gate Hours: Campground & Group Camps: 8am-10pm, April-October. Campground closed seasonally November-March.

Fees

Parking: No fee. | Dogs: No fee. |  No fee for guide/service dogs.

Address

9999 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Mailing Address:
Anthony Chabot Regional Park c/o EBRPD
2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 94605

Phone

(510) 690-6676
Toll Free: 888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 3, ext. 4502

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Trail Closures - Towhee and Huck's Trail

Towhee Trail, from Honker Bay Trail to Huck's Trail, and Huck's Trail, are closed for tree maintenance until further notice. Please follow all signage and exercise caution in the area.

Trail Closures

Due to previous winter storm damage, the Park is not accessible via Redwood Rd from I-580 westbound in Castro Valley. Access via Redwood Rd from Skyline Blvd.
Trails Closed:

  • Brandon Trail Stone Bridge to Horseshoe Trail - trail impassable due to a failed culvert
  • Redtail Spur Trail
  • Willowview Trail
  • Deer Canyon Trail
View Map Updated March 18, 2024.

Marciel Road Closed Through May 12

Marciel Road in Anthony Chabot Regional Park will be closed to vehicles past the Marciel Staging Area through May 12. The closure is necessary to ensure safe egress for large log-hauling vehicles as part of a fuels management project. The Marciel Staging Area will remain open.

Seasonal Campground Closure – Extended due to Fuels Reduction Project

Anthony Chabot Family Campground and Group Camp sites are closed seasonally from November 1 – March 31. This year the closure is extended through May 12 to allow for the completion of a large-scale fuels reduction project which will help remove accumulated flammable plant materials, including dead/dying trees, and improve visitor safety.

Camping Reservations

Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com for Family, Group, and Equestrian (Horse) Campsites. Search by park name. Family Campsite reservations can also be made online at Reserve America.

For questions or to make a reservation by phone,
please call our Reservations Department
Phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 2.
For persons with hearing impairments, please use the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711.
*For Canadian residents, please use 510-544-2707.
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, Pacific Standard Time. Closed weekends and holidays.

 

Camping and a wealth of other outdoor activities are available only 20 minutes from downtown Oakland at the 3,304-acre Anthony Chabot Regional Park. A beautiful, public campground and 70 miles of hiking and riding trails make Anthony Chabot one of the District's most varied parklands.

To Reach The Park

Park Accessibility

Attractions

Hiking, Riding and Bicycle Trails

Visitors can explore miles of beautiful hiking, riding, and bicycling trails through grasslands, chaparral, and shady eucalyptus groves, or along the shores of Lake Chabot. The East Bay Skyline National Trail, which traverses 31 miles of East Bay hills from Richmond to Castro Valley, runs the length of the park. Anthony Chabot is connected to Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area by a six-mile section of the Chabot-to-Garin Regional Trail (an EBMUD hiking permit is required).

More information about the trail.

Family Campground

Anthony Chabot Family Campground, overlooking Lake Chabot, is a getaway located only 35 minutes from downtown Oakland and Oakland International Airport. The campground features 53 drive-to tent campsites, 10 walk-to tent campsites, and 12 RV/trailer campsites with full hookups (sewer, water, and 30 amp electrical). All sites have a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Restrooms include hot showers. Firewood and charcoal are available for purchase. The campground provides access to miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, along with fishing at nearby Lake Chabot.

Anthony Chabot Family Campground Map and Rules (PDF)
Anthony Chabot Family Campground Map and Rules -Spanish (PDF) 
Note that the campground entry gates are locked every night at 10pm. No entry is possible after 10pm until the gates re-open at 8am the next morning. Campers may exit the campground at any time.

For reservations, call 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, up to 12 weeks in advance, or Book a campsite online. Reservations are recommended year-round.

Group Camping

Anthony Chabot Regional Park features seven group camps ranging in capacity from 35 to 300 campers, reservations required (a minimum of 9 people to use the group campsites). All group camps include picnic tables, BBQ, fire ring, water, and chemical/vault toilets. Equestrian camping is available by reservation at Bort Meadow Group Camp. For reservations, call 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2. Group campsites cannot be reserved online. View the Camping page for more information.

Marksmanship

The Marksmanship Range is permanently closed.

Equestrian Centers

Chabot Equestrian Center (510-755-2026) and Skyline Ranch Equestrian Center (510-336-0850) offer horse boarding.

Guided trail rides are NOT offered at this time.
For information about horseback riding in the Park District, see the Horseback Riding page.