Camping

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
  • PHONE: available for family, group, backpack, equestrian, and cabin sites
        • Call 1-888-327-2757, option 2. *For Canadian residents, please use (510) 562-7275.
           Regular business hours are Monday-Friday, between 10am - 3pm (PST) (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 offered

• “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

• 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 seven different 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, apply for this partnership.