Established Camping
Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Campers are Saying
Anthony Chabot Regional Park, near Castro Valley, California, is a fantastic destination for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors year-round. With a variety of sites for both tents and RVs, it’s a popular choice for families and friends wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The campground is known for its beautiful, well-maintained grounds, complete with plenty of trees that provide shade and a lovely view of the nearby lake. Visitors often rave about the clean restrooms and hot showers, making it easy to feel refreshed after a day of hiking or fishing. One camper noted, “Beautifully maintained campgrounds... clean restrooms and BONUS - cell reception!”
For those who love to explore, the area offers excellent hiking trails with stunning scenery, including views of rolling hills and the lake. Wildlife is abundant, with wild turkeys often spotted roaming around. As one reviewer put it, “Highlights include sunrise views over the lake and hills with rolling fog.”
While the campground is generally quiet and peaceful, it’s important to pack in your supplies, as it’s a bit of a trek to the nearest stores. With fire rings at each site, you can enjoy cozy evenings around the campfire, making it a great place to unwind and share stories under the stars. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or just starting out, Anthony Chabot Regional Park has plenty to offer for a memorable outdoor experience.
General Overview
County
Anthony Chabot Family Campground, overlooking Lake Chabot, is a year-round getaway only 35 minutes from downtown Oakland and Oakland International Airport. The campground features 53 drive-to tent campsites, 10 walk-to tent campsites, and 12 RV/trailer campsites with full hookups (sewer, water, and 30 amp electrical). All sites have a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Restrooms include hot showers. Firewood and charcoal are available for purchase. The campground provides access to miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, along with fishing at nearby Lake Chabot.
Anthony Chabot Regional Park features seven group camps ranging in capacity from 35 to 300 campers, reservations required (a minimum of 9 people to use the group campsites). All group camps include picnic tables, BBQ, fire ring, water, and chemical/vault toilets. Equestrian camping is available by reservation at Bort Meadow Group Camp. For reservations, call 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2. Group campsites cannot be reserved online.
Location
Anthony Chabot Regional Park is located in California
Directions
9999 Redwood Road Castro Valley, CA 94546 There are several access points to Anthony Chabot Regional Park on Redwood Road in Oakland. From I-580 westbound in Castro Valley, take the Redwood Road exit. At Redwood Road, turn right. (From I-580 eastbound, take the Redwood Road exit and turn left at Redwood.) After about two miles on Redwood you will first come to Proctor Staging Area, then Redwood Canyon Public Golf Course (formerly Willow Park), both on the left. Another few miles will bring you to Marciel Gate at Marciel Road. This is a hiking and equestrian staging area, and Marciel Road leads to a group camping area, and the Chabot Family Campground, which is also the home of evening campfire programs held in the summer; non-campers are welcome. Farther along Redwood Road, you will find Bort Meadow Staging Area and group camp. After another few miles, you will reach Redwood Regional Park's Redwood Gate on the right, just past Pinehurst Road. Anthony Chabot's MacDonald and Big Bear Staging Areas are farther along Redwood Road on the left. Finally, the Skyline Ranch Equestrian Facility (510-336-0850) will be on the left just before Redwood's intersection with Skyline Boulevard in Oakland. To reach Clyde Woolridge staging area, take Hwy 24 west to Oakland. Take Hwy 13 South to Hayward. Merge onto Hwy 580 east. Take the Keller Ave exit towards Mountain Blvd. Turn left on Keller Ave, then right on Skyline Blvd. The staging area is on the left near the intersection of Skyline Blvd and Grass Valley Road. Trail access to Anthony Chabot is also possible via hiking trails originating on the northeast side of Lake Chabot Marina area. In Castro Valley on I-580 westbound, take the Strobridge Avenue exit. Turn right on Strobridge, right on Castro Valley Boulevard, and left on Lake Chabot Road. The Lake Chabot Marina is about two miles ahead on the right. In Castro Valley on I-580 eastbound, exit at Redwood Road and go left, go left at Castro Valley Boulevard, right at Lake Chabot Road, and follow the directions above. From I-580 in San Leandro, exit at Fairmont Drive and go east (uphill). The Lake entrance will be to the left at the bottom of the hill. (parking fee). To reach the Chabot Equestrian Center (510-569-4428), take the Keller Avenue exit off I-580 in Oakland and proceed uphill. Turn left at Skyline Boulevard. The equestrian facility will be just ahead on the right.
Address
9999 Redwood Road
Castro Valley, CA 94552
Coordinates
37.72661098745475 N
122.09675001923421 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly