Campground Details - MT. DIABLO SP, CA - ReserveAmerica

Description

On a clear day, from the summit of Mount Diablo State Park visitors can see 35 of California's 58 counties. It is said that the view is surpassed only by that of 19,000-foot Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. With binoculars, Yosemite's Half Dome is even visible from Mt. Diablo. The park features exce hiking and rock climbing opportunities. The mountain was formed when a mass of underlying rock was gradually forced up through the earth's surface so, unlike other mountains, older and older rocks are encountered as you climb t mountain. The mountain was regarded as sacred to Native Americans.

Park Kiosk Hours:

Hi Season: 8am-Sunset
Lo Season: 8am-Sunset

Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15

On a clear day, from the summit of Mount Diablo State Park visitors can see 35 of California's 58 counties. With binoculars, Yosemite's Half Dome is even visible from Mt. Diablo. The park features include hiking and rock climbing opportunities. The mountain was formed when a mass of underlying rock was gradually forced up through the earth's surface so, unlike other mountains, older rocks are encountered as you climb the mountain. The mountain was regarded as sacred to Native Americans.
Park Kiosk Hours:

Hi Season: 8am-Sunset
Lo Season: 8am-Sunset

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Comfort Station Dock, Accessible Group Camping Hiking Trails Nature Trails Picnic Area Picnic Tables	Ranger Station Restrooms Showers Stargazing Telephone Visitors Center

Alerts and Important Information

Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

Your DMV Disabled Placard/License Plate does not automatically give you a discount on your campsite. You will need to obtain a CA State park-issued Disabled Discount Pass (DDP) or Distinguished Veterans Pass (DVP).

The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

The Live Oak Campground restrooms are under construction. The Live Oak Campground has Porta-Pottie toilets and NO SHOWERS. Water is available through water faucets located in the campground

Incoming campers can register at either the Northgate entrance or the Southgate entrance.

No RV's over 20' in length

PARK GATES ARE LOCKED AT SUNSET, please plan your arrival time accordingly. Camping fee includes 1 vehicle; all extra vehicles will be charged a nightly fee at the Park.

Between May 15 and October 1 all campers should call the park @ 925.837.0904 one day prior to their arrival date to check on parks status, due to "extreme fire danger."

Dogs not recommended due to extensive restrictions.

Showers available ONLY in Juniper Campground; NO SHOWERS in group sites. All campgrounds have porta-pottie toilets or pit toilets.

To book a Group site you must have at least NINE occupants.

All sites are reservable All Year except Live Oak Campground.

Live Oak Campground: Reservations available April 1 - October 31, 2012; November 21 - 24, 2012; and December 21 - 31, 2012; April 1 – October 30, 2013; closed when not on reservations.

Getting There:

Business address only!

The park is located on Diablo Road, five miles east of I-680 in Danville. Take Highway 680 to Danville and get off at the Diablo Road exit. Then go 3 miles East to the Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
The park can also be reached from Walnut Creek via Ygnacio Valley Road.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

MT. DIABLO SP
96 MITCHELL CANYON RD.
CLAYTON CA 94517

Phone Number:

Project Office:(925)837-2525

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