Camping

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Family camping at Anthony Chabot, Del Valle, or Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay is available to book up to 12 weeks in advance of the arrival date. Call the Reservations Department or visit www.reserveamerica.com to check availability and to book.
Backpacking and Group camping (9+ people) is available to book for dates in 2022, excluding seasonal closures. 2023 Backpacking and Group camping reservations will open on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Call the Reservations Department to check availability and to book backpacking or group camping reservations.

Reservations Department Notice 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. We appreciate your understanding and patience. Reservations Monthly Phone Closure On the 3rd Thursday of every month, the Reservations Department phones will close early for training. On these days, Reservations will only be available between 9am - 1pm. The 2022 dates are as follows: June 16 July 21 August 18 September 15 October 20 November 17 December 15

Reservations Department Notice

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. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

Reservations Monthly Phone Closure

On the 3rd Thursday of every month, the Reservations Department phones will close early for training. On these days, Reservations will only be available between 9am - 1pm.

The 2022 dates are as follows:

June 16
July 21
August 18

September 15
October 20

November 17
December 15

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

Types of Camping
How to make a reservation:
- ONLINE: available for Family campsites only
      • Reserve an Anthony Chabot campsite
      • Reserve a Del Valle campsite
      • Reserve a Dumbarton Quarry Campgrounds campsite
- PHONE: available for family, group, backpack, equestrian, and cabin sites
      • Call 1-888-327-2757, option 2. *For Canadian residents, please use 5 10-544-2707.
        Regular business hours are Monday-Friday, between 9am-4pm (Pacific) (CLOSED weekends and holidays)
      • Check availability online before you call at ReserveAmerica.com
        Search by park name. “C” = CALL. The site is available.
Camping Fees
District Rules and Regulations regarding camping
Ohlone Wilderness Regional Trail Hiking Permit is required for day use and camping
Free Camping Partnership for Non-Profits

Types of Camping

“Family” campsites are available for those interested in having a traditional camping experience.
There are two family campgrounds: Anthony Chabot Regional Park and Del Valle Regional Park
- Family camping FAQs and important reservation information
- Fees
- Family campsite 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 Wednesday.
- Anthony Chabot family campground (map)
- Del Valle family campground (map)
- Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay (map | brochure)
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.

LINKS

Fishing
Information on fishing in the Park District

Permits
Find out which activities require a permit