Mount Diablo has three designated family camping areas and five group camps. On the first of each month, campers will have access to an entire month of available start-up dates, up to seven months in advance. During summer months campers must contact the park the day prior to their arrival to check on weather conditions. In the summer and fall, the park may close due to extreme fire danger. Call 925-837-0904

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED at Mt. Diablo State Park

[Campsite Location Map]

FAMILY CAMPGROUNDS

- Juniper Campground (36 sites, elevation 3000 ft). Located approximately 2 miles below the summit on Summit Road, Juniper is known for its views. Reservations Available.

- Live Oak Campground (22 sites, elevation 1450 ft.) Located one mile above the Southgate entrance Station, off Southgate Road. Live Oak is near Rock City. At Rock City one can explore interesting rock formations. Reservations Available.

- Junction Campground (6 sites, elevation 2200 ft.) Located where Southgate and Northgate meet at the Ranger Station. This campground is situated in an open woodland area. Available on a first come/first served basis only.

• All campsites are provided with picnic tables, fire pits or stoves, water and rest rooms. 
  Showers are available at Live Oak and Juniper campgrounds, at no additional charge.

• The campgrounds are mainly designed for tent camping, yet they can accommodate RVs up to 20 ft.
  There are no hook ups and no dumping stations provided in the park.

• Pay phones are located at the Junction Ranger Station and the Summit Visitor Center.

Very Important Reservation Information
	You may make reservations from 48 hours to 7 months in advance by calling ReserveAmerica 
	     at 1-800-444-7275 or visiting their website at  www.reserveamerica.com. 
	Reservations can be made for a specific campground, but not a specific campsite.
	Your campsite will accommodate up to 8 people. All alcoholic beverages are prohibited. 
	The entrance and exit gates are closed from sunset to 8am.
	Check-in 2pm / Check-out 12 Noon
         
Fees Information
          Fees:    $20.00   May15 through September 15
                      $15.00   September 16 through May 14
                      Additional vehicle - $6.00
		      Senior discount  - $2.00 off of Camping Fee

Park Restrictions
          Max. extra vehicles: 2
          Max. length of stay:  15 consecutive days / 30 days in a calendar year
          Max. trailer, camper, motorhome length:  20
          
Park Amenities
          Showers:  Yes         	Store in Park: No
          Laundry:  No          	 	Iron Ranger:   No
          Disabled Sites: No   	Picnic Area:   Yes
          Dump Station:  No         	Hiking trails: Yes
          Swimming: No         	Nature trails: Yes
          Boating:  No            	Fishing:   No
          Visitor Center:Yes

Directions
          Directions: Hwy 680 to Danville; take Diablo Rd exit then 3 miles east to Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.

Park Campsite Location Map and Driving Directions

GROUP CAMPING

Very Important Reservation Information

• Alcoholic beverages prohibited
• Entrance/exit gates closed sunset to 8am.
• Fire restrictions - call park / subject to fire closure due to weather during peak period.
• Check-in:   2 pm - Check-out:  12 noon

Information on Group Campsites.
Reservations can be made through the regular camping reservation system. Reserve America 800-444-7275 or www.reserveamerica.com

• Primitive site, pit toilets only.
• No RV's
• BBQ Terrace - equestrian camp equipped with horse ties. Max: 50 horses/50 persons.
• Running water

GENERAL RULES

*  Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the park
*  8 people maximum per campsite
*  Each juvenile (under the age of 18) must have written permission from their parents (with the parents's
       phone number) prior to camping. Phone verifications will be attempted.
*  Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
*  No electric generators from 8:00PM to 10:00 AM
*  Firewood gathering is prohibited
*  Fires must be in stoves or fire pits provided (NO GROUND FIRES)
*  Campfire restrictions are in effect during the fire season. Check fire conditions for appropriate use.
*  Campers are locked in the park overnight from sunset to 8:00 AM. For emergencies, dial 911
*  All camping registration is from the South Gate kiosk, located from the Danville side approximately 3 miles up from the entrance to the park off Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard. Campers will not be registered at North Gate or at Mitchell Canyon.