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  • Family camping, backpacking, and group camping reservations are currently on a rolling 4-week window.
  • In early January, family camping and backpacking will revert back to a rolling 12-week window.
  • 2022 group camping reservations open on Tuesday, January 11.  Reservations will open for all of 2022 excluding dates impacted by seasonal closures.  See Group Camping FAQ for details.
  • Group camping and backpacking reservations must be made by calling 1-888-327-2757, option 2 between 9am-4pm.  Family camping reservations can be made by calling or online at www.reserveamerica.com.
  • At this time, the Reservations Department is experiencing a very high call volume with extended wait times. If you hear the message that the call center has reached the maximum number of calls and/or encounter a busy signal, please try your call at a later time. We are working through the calls as quickly as possible and thank you for your patience.

East Bay Regional Park District offers a wide variety of camping options.

Types of Camping

  • Group campsites are available for groups with 9 or more people.
    There are sites available at eleven different parks throughout the East Bay.
    • Group camping FAQs and important reservation information.
    • Fees
    • Group campsite reservations must be made at least 3 days prior to your arrival date.
       • Example: The last day to reserve for a Friday arrival date is the previous Tuesday.
    • Backpacking sites are available at some parks throughout the East Bay.
      • Backpack camping FAQs and important reservation information
      • Fees
      • Backpack camping reservations must be made at least 2 days prior to your arrival date.
         • Example: The last day to reserve for a Friday arrival date is the previous Wednesday.
      • Cabin camping is available at Del Valle Regional Park. There are five cabins available.
        • Cabin camping FAQs and important reservation information
        • Fees
        • Cabin camping reservations must be made at least 3 days prior to your arrival date.
          • Example: The last day to reserve for a Saturday arrival date is the Wednesday (of the same week)
        • Equestrian (Horse) camping is available at four different parks throughout the East Bay.
          • Equestrian FAQs and important information
          • Fees
          • Equestrian camping reservations must be made at least 3 days prior to your arrival date.
              • Example: The last day to reserve for a Friday arrival date is the previous Tuesday.
          • NOTE: in order to reserve an equestrian site, a horse must be at the site and staying overnight.
            Caballo Loco requires a minimum of 5 horses to reserve.

        Free Camping Partnership for Non-Profits

        The Outdoor Recreation Department offers a 3-year partnership program to Alameda and Contra Costa County non-profits where our staff provide one free camping trip and three-day trips to your organization for three consecutive years. Not only do the kids or families receive a memorable experience in the great outdoors, but partner staff also receive valuable training and resources to eventually lead their own camping trips. Through the Community Outreach Outdoor Program (CO-OP), the Park District provides a bus, all camping gear, food, program leadership, and training. The non-profit partner provides promotion and registers campers, attends trainings, and then helps lead the trips. If your non-profit organization is interested, visit the Community Outreach section on the Outdoor Recreation page to apply for this partnership.

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