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Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay

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Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors while staying close to urban conveniences. This campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, complete with essential hookups for water, electricity, and sewer, making it easy to settle in and relax.

The facilities are clean and well-maintained, with showers and toilets that visitors appreciate. One camper noted, “The bathrooms were spotless and backing into our site was a breeze.” There’s also a playground for the kids and gentle hiking trails nearby, perfect for family outings or a peaceful stroll. Just keep in mind that it can get a bit windy, so if you’re sensitive to that, you might want to prepare accordingly.

Located near the San Francisco Bay, this campground provides easy access to miles of trails, making it a great spot for hiking and bird-watching. Plus, you’re just a short drive from local shops and restaurants, so you can grab supplies or enjoy a meal out without much hassle.

While some campers mentioned the lack of shade due to young trees, the refreshing bay breeze helps keep things comfortable. If you’re looking for a convenient spot to park your camper and explore the Bay Area, this campground is definitely worth considering.

Description

East Bay Regional Park District

Coyote Hills Regional Park

Located within Coyote Hills Regional Park and next to the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay in Fremont, Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay is the Park District’s first full-service campground, complete with 63 campsites, a camp store, an amphitheater, a playground, Wi-Fi, and picnic areas.

Drive-in family campsites are available by reservation year-round for tent camping, walk-in camping, bike camping, and RVs. Sixty sites are paved and have hookups for water, sewage, and electricity (50 amp). Three sites are water only and unpaved. The campground has restrooms, hot showers, picnic tables, open areas, and connections to park trails. Camping reservations can be made up to 12 weeks in advance, and at least 48 hours in advance.

Fee Info

Campsite: $45 a night water only, no electrical or sewer Campsite: $65 a night sewer, water, electric up to 50 amp Overflow Parking: $8 a night per vehicle limited availability Reservation Fee: $8 per site Dog Fee: $2 each per day Guide Dogs/Service Animals: Free

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Location

Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay is located in California

Directions

From I-880, take CA-84 to Paseo Padre North, left on Quarry Road, right into the Campground. Located next to the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay in Fremont, this is East Bay Regional Park District’s first full-service campground, convenient to the towns of Fremont, Union City, and Newark, with easy access to nearby Coyote Hills Regional Park, Ardenwood Historic Farm, Mission Peak Regional Preserve, and Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge. Campground Entrance 2.05 miles from from Bayview Trail to Shoreline Trail

Coordinates

37.53910507 N
122.07482228 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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Drive Time

23 min from San Jose
36 min from San Francisco
47 min from Santa Cruz
51 min from Vallejo

michael D.

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 19, 2024

We liked this extremely clean and well maintained Park.

We stayed here for 12 days while visiting relatives in the Bay area. This campground, while in the heart of Fremont, feels remote and safe in spite of being close to town. Sites are not huge, but arranged in such a way as to feel private. It is in the Coyote hills regional Park. There are many many trails for hiking and biking, and wildlife is plentiful. Our RV is small and we used the showers and bathrooms quite a bit. They are cleaned daily and we're always in great shape. The laundry is run by an outside organization, and the change machine was always empty, but everything worked well.

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Month of VisitNovember

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Alana S.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 27, 2024

Great for first time campers

The staff was amazing. Tent site was spacious. Not too crowded. Clean bathroom and shower. Several trails to walk. Close to town in case we forgot something.

Site61

Month of VisitOctober

N V.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 9, 2023

Bay Area getaway

We live nearby, and we come to this campground to check out our RV systems or sometimes just so we can enjoy our RV. It's easy to back in our trailer, the sites are not as close together as you sometimes find in commercial parks.

There's a great playground if you have small kids, and lots of gentle hiking trails. If you hate wind, you should know it can get windy here. If you want rural isolation you'll want to know a major highway can be seen from the park. But it's generally pretty quiet and low key.

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Month of VisitApril

Sally T.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 23, 2023

Quite exposed but lots of facilities

We stayed on a windy rainy day and the site is quite exposed. Each pitch has a bench and fire pit, plus water, electricity and sewer hook ups. WiFi too, not super strong but it worked! There were a couple of toilet blocks which were pretty chilly but clean. More hooks needed in the shower room though and watch out for the deep clean on a Wednesday morning where everything gets wet! (Why do it at the time folk would want to use them?!?) Wood and charcoal was available to purchase for $11 a bag. There was a vending machine for snacks but it was out of order. Washers and dryers available but I didn't try these. I think a wash was $3.50. Our pitch cost us $65. It's a useful stop if needing to return your RV to Cruise America in Newark.

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Month of VisitMarch

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Philip W.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 7, 2022

Solid

Nice facilities, clean, close to the bay. Not much of a view.

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Month of VisitOctober

Maud L.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 1, 2022

Nice place

It’s a nice place, close to sf. It is quite pricy though. No shade at all. Nice host!

Month of VisitSeptember

Tim C.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 23, 2022

Great camping spot in San Francisco Bay area

The park is so new that the laundry facility is not up and running yet. Bathrooms were spotless and backing into our site was a breeze. Best part about the campground is access to miles of trails by the side of the bay.

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Month of VisitJuly

Ann I.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 26, 2022

Nice new campground

We've camped here twice and it's been nice with a couple of exceptions. Since it's a new campground, the trees are young and don't supply much shade, but since it's close to the SF Bay, the bay breeze helps. It is right off 84 near the Dumbarton bridge so there can be a lot of traffic noise. There are some nice trails that will take you to the Bay and also to Coyote Hills Regional Park. It's also near Ardenwood Farm so if you have little kids it's a good spot to visit.
They have RV and tent sites and it looks like they will have a little store and laundry facilities in the future. There are lots of shopping and restaurant options very nearby if needed.

We had an issue with a camper that was next to us playing very loud music and when we asked them to turn it down they refused so we asked at the office if there was a space available somewhere else and they accommodated us without question.

We appreciate how convenient it is for people who live in the Bay Area and if you want to visit the area from out of state or out of the Bay Area, it would be a great place to park your camper and explore.

Month of VisitFebruary

Blake H.

Guide

Reviewed Dec. 20, 2021

Beautiful, clean, easily-accessed new Southeast Bay campground

This campground opened in August 2021, so the facilities are still brand-spanking new. They haven't yet installed the washer/dryer and haven't yet locked in a vendor to operate the camp store, but I'm told those things are coming.

What they do have are scores of hookup sites for $60 / night and three tent / drive-in no hookup water-only sites for $45 / night. The sites are close together and things are relatively packed in, but it doesn't feel overwhelming since there's plenty of open space and people are pretty friendly here.

The best parts about this campground in my opinion are:

close to town
excellent cellular reception on all carriers
warm / hot and clean showers + other facilities
nice sound of train off in the distance at night
sunrise views
stunning walks in the coyote hills and bird-watching in the estuary to the north

Gate closes at 10PM, but you can exit the park over the tiger teeth at any time if you need to. Highly, highly recommend giving this park a stay if you're passing through the Bay. Even if it's a little pricier, you're so close to town you can take care of some errands and not have to drive all the way to the other campgrounds to settle in for the night.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay?

Camping at Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay can cost between $45.00 and $60.00 depending on the site.

Does Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the elevation of Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay?

Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay is located at 20 feet.

Are fires allowed at Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Dumbarton Quarry Campground on the Bay?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.

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