Diablo, CA 94528
(925) 837-2525
Description
Atop of Mount Diablo’s 3849-feet peak, one can enjoy some of the best views of the Central Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. Mount Dialblo is part of the Rim of the Bay Patch Program offered by the San Francisco bay Area Council (more info is this book). The park’s past history stems from the days of the gold rush and was a connecting route between the early communities of Walnut Creek and Danville. The geology of the park has given researchers clues as to the existence of pre-historic creatures and life in the area over 160 million years ago.
Activities
- Camping
- Horseback Riding
- Nature Study
- State Historical Landmark
- Hiking
- Exhibits & Displays
Facilities
The park’s 60 family campsites are located in three campgrounds—Live Oak, Juniper and Junction. Pit/flush toilets and piped water are available throughout the camp, however there are no shower facilities. There are also six environmental campsites with pit toilets. Campers need to bring in their own water and hike about a mile from the parking area to the campsites. The park’s two group campgrounds—Wildcat and Buckeye—can accommodate up to thirty people each, with piped drinking water and pit toilets in each camp. Parking is limited. There are several points of interest in the park and with prior planning this can increase your group’s awareness of the park’s history, both past and present.
Fire: Designated fire rings only—high fire danger during the fire season.
Wood: See park staff—no wood gathering.
Water: See above.
Comments
Mount Diablo offers a unique day trip or overnight camping experience for groups of all levels. With its close proximity to metro areas, the park still offers the beauty and tranquility of the ‘wild’ outdoors.