Park Alerts [updated on 09/30/21]
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Water Shortage is critical: All visitors should bring water for consumption during their visit. No public water is available above the Junction Ranger Station. Plan Ahead.
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Campfires, smoking, barbecuing, and any open flames are prohibited until further notice due to critical fire danger and lack of fire agency resources. Propane stoves/barbecues are still allowed.
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The Summit and Mitchell Canyon Visitor Centers are open with safety protocols.
PRESERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION
3 cups
Blueberries
3 cups
Flour
1½ cups
Butter
Wildlife is abundant on Mount Diablo. Coastal black-tailed deer, raccoons, California ground squirrels, eastern fox squirrels, and gray foxes are often seen. Skunks, bobcats, mountain lions, badgers, coyotes, rabbits, hares and many other animals call the mountain home as well. Mount Diablo is known to harbor red-legged frogs, tarantulas, and the rare Alameda whipsnake as well as its cousin, the northern rattlesnake.
Wildlife of Mount Diablo State Park & Vicinity
Featured Articles and Resources
Birds
Ruby-crowned Kinglet | Mike Woodring
California Red Legged Frog | Michael Marchiano
Tarantula | Ken Lavin