Mount Diablo State Park
California State Park
Write a Review South Gate Road Walnut Creek, CA 94598 925-837-2525 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.8768, -121.9312
Overview of Mount Diablo State Park
Last Price Paid: $30
Reported by anc2nyc on 4/8/2024
Longest RV Reported: 21 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Josh on 3/20/2019
Number of Sites 84
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Elevation 2,526 ft / 769 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 20 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 925.837.2525
h&d camping asked on 11/28/2021
Has anyone has tried to RV camp at Mount Diablo State Park? I've got a B+ of less than 24feet. Do you think I can f...
Reviews of Mount Diablo State Park 4 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 4/8/2024
“Campsites Overlooking the San Ramon Valley”
Reviewed 4/8/2024
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | Juniper - campsite 20 |
Overall Rating
A reasonably well appointed state park campsite near the top of Mount Diablo, this particular campground on the mountain hosts expansive views of the underlying valley and - on a clear day - you can see the highest points of the East Bay / Berkeley Hills and Marin County's Mount Tamalpais to the west, Santa Clara County's Mount Hamilto... more
A reasonably well appointed state park campsite near the top of Mount Diablo, this particular campground on the mountain hosts expansive views of the underlying valley and - on a clear day - you can see the highest points of the East Bay / Berkeley Hills and Marin County's Mount Tamalpais to the west, Santa Clara County's Mount Hamilton to the south, and the northern reaches of the San Francisco Bay.
During my stay, the bathrooms and showers were clean. Please note that some years during late summer / early fall water may be unavailable at this elevation on the mountainside due to drought conditions. Be sure to confirm with state park staff when booking. On this topic, campsites can become a bit dusty in late-season dry weather.
Springtime camping is quite verdant with rainstorms and even some rare light snow at the higher elevations. Summer and fall sunrises and sunsets highlight the golden slopes of grassy plains covering most of the mountainside.
Pull in sites are quite small as there is limited space for parking / trailers on this part of the mountain. I recommend asking park staff if the lower elevation (but still spectacular) Live Oak campground is a better fit. Regardless, check ahead with park staff if you are planning on bringing an RV or trailer. The drive from the south and north gates are quite long and somewhat steep. Give yourself about 30+ minutes to drive from the entrance to campsites or the summit, and be sure to go slow as there are often more hikers and cyclists than motor vehicles on the park roads at any given time.
The visitor center at the mountain peak is a must visit, but don't overlook the many hiking and cycling trails around the mountain. I highly recommend the (very) steep, but beautiful, Mitchell Canyon cycling and hiking trail that leads towards the base of the northern face of the mountain and of course the Juniper Trail to the summit.
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This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Beautiful spot for smaller rigs”
Reviewed 5/27/2023
| Nightly rate: | $34 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 18 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
Overall Rating
Wonderful place for hiking and taking in the views of the SF Bay Area. Difficult road (steep, narrow, very winding), but for smaller rigs that might be an advantage: better campsite availability! Most of the campsites in the Juniper campground are not level, except for the sites for disabled. Some are unusable for an RV because they a... more
Wonderful place for hiking and taking in the views of the SF Bay Area. Difficult road (steep, narrow, very winding), but for smaller rigs that might be an advantage: better campsite availability!
Most of the campsites in the Juniper campground are not level, except for the sites for disabled. Some are unusable for an RV because they are so steeply graded. Read the notes carefully before you reserve and be sure to bring your leveling stuff.
The only real complaint we have is the showers in the Juniper Campground. They were filthy to the point we would not use them! It's a real pity because they are very nice facilities--relatively new and well constructed. Shame on the campground managers for not having them cleaned.
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camper-777119 would stay here again
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“Unique views of the bay. Very hot in summer, but good desert mountain hikes nearby.”
Reviewed 8/5/2020
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Mt Diablo is fun to visit, but at the same time - beware of the desert summer heat. Be sure to do the hike around the mountain but bring lots of water. At Juniper campground, you can see views of the ENTIRE SF bay from the outside eastern-facing sites and the parking lot has a nice place to lounge and watch dreamy sunsets/clouds com... more
Mt Diablo is fun to visit, but at the same time - beware of the desert summer heat. Be sure to do the hike around the mountain but bring lots of water.
At Juniper campground, you can see views of the ENTIRE SF bay from the outside eastern-facing sites and the parking lot has a nice place to lounge and watch dreamy sunsets/clouds coming in. Would stay again just for these views.
Site has a lot of spots and seems to sometimes have availability online. Bathrooms and showers.
bdan010 would stay here again
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“Trailers not recommended (according to their website)”
Reviewed 3/20/2019
| Site Number: | n/a |
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| RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
Mt. Diablo has 56 campsites with hot showers and flush toilets. Some sites will accommodate RVs up to 20 feet; trailers are not recommended due to road conditions.
Group sites are available with running water and pit toilets. Some have horse facilities.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- group sites
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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