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Garin Regional Park

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**Before your trip, check:** - Latest FIRE DANGER restrictions - Blue-Green Algae updates - Current seasonal and site closures - **Campgrounds** : Tent or RV campsite reservations for Anthony Chabot, Del Valle, and Dumbarton Quarry can be made online between 48 hours and 12 weeks in advance of your arrival date. - **Group Camping:** Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance by calling the EBRPD Reservations Department. - **Backpacking:** Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance by calling the EBRPD Reservations Department. - **2025 group camping and backpacking reservations:** - Now reserving through June 2025. - Arrival dates between July – December 2025, sites are released on May 7, 2025 - Reservations are by phone only. Maximum 2 reservations per call.

To reach the East Bay Regional Park District Reservations Department, please call 888-327-2757, option 2 (from Canada, please call 510-544-2707). We are open 9am - 4pm Pacific, Monday-Fridays (closed weekends and holidays). Customers may email Reservations@ebparks.org, however, **we do not accept cancellations nor change requests via email.** Customers must call the above number to cancel or change their reservations.

Garin Regional Park offers camping near rolling hills and open grasslands. Temperatures range from 40°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions like the Garin Barn Visitor Center and Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park.

Description

East Bay Regional Park District

Garin Regional Park

Garin Regional Park is a regional park located in Hayward, California, that is part of the East Bay Regional Parks system. It shares a contiguous border with sister park Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park. The park is the site of the former Garin Ranch, sold by Andrew J. Garin to the district in 1966.

The park contains a small historic apple orchard with heirloom varieties. The park hosts the Garin Apple Festival in late Summer, with apples available for tasting. Please visit the Garin Park Page or call the EBRPD Reservations Department at 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757) option 2 for more information.

Arroyo Flats group campsite has five 10' tables, one double BBQ, a drinking fountain, one fire circle with benches, and two chemical toilets. No flush toilets or showers.

The camper is responsible for knowing and following all campground and park rules, including those in Ordinance 38 District Rules and Regulations. Campsites are intended for overnight use only. Meet visitors in day-use portions of the park.

Stay limitations: Cabin, group, backpack, or equestrian site stay limitations vary by site type.

Site reservations: A maximum of two (2) family campsites per household address, customer name, primary occupant, or registered vehicle(s) is permitted on any given date. Additional sites will be canceled. Reservations for other site types are limited to one (1)/date per party/group, household address, primary contact, etc. Groups larger than 16 should reserve a group campsite.

Site capacity: Family campsites allow a maximum of 8 people (infants and children included). The capacity for other site types varies. For cabin, group, backpack, or equestrian group sites, an additional information letter will be emailed to you 5-7 days prior to the start of your reservation.

Vehicles: 2 per campsite. Group and backpack site varies.

Minors: Juveniles under the age of 18 must be accompanied by parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult 21+ years of age. Large groups must have at least 1 adult for every 10 juveniles.

Dogs: Maximum 3 dogs per site. Dogs must be leashed while in campgrounds, picnic areas, and other developed areas. Dogs must be confined to vehicle or tent during quiet hours and must not be left unattended at any time. Pick up and dispose of waste in garbage cans. Persons with noisy, vicious, or uncontrollable dogs will be asked to leave. Dogs, including emotional support animals, are not permitted on the swim beach, swim area, on select trails, or in cabins. Service animals with specialized training will be permitted in all locations.

Tents: Site sizes vary. There is no limit on tents, though they must be placed on dirt or designated tent pads. No tents on lawns.

Fire restrictions may be in place during your stay. Fires are only allowed in designated areas. Only wood that has been commercially purchased, processed fire logs, or cut lumber should be used. Collecting wood is prohibited. All fires must be attended by an adult, and thoroughly extinguished when departing.

No smoking or vaping.

No gas generators.

No cell service, WIFI, etc.

No hard alcohol. Beer and wine only; must be 21+. Alcohol can be consumed at campsites or picnic areas. No alcohol in parking lots, trails, swim beaches, etc. Group campsites require an additional beer and wine permit that must be purchased in advance.

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Location

Garin Regional Park is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

Arroyo Flats group site address: 1320 Garin Avenue Hayward, CA From I-880, exit at Whipple Road and head east toward the hills. When Whipple Road meets Industrial Parkway, continue east on Industrial Pkway. When you reach Mission Blvd, make right turn and continue south on Mission making a left turn onto Garin Road.

Address

1320 Garin Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544

Coordinates

37.627863 N
122.029183 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed Sep. 6, 2019

Lots of things to do!

Very cool place.lots of history. You won't be able to see the whole place in a day.i have still ot been able to make a reservation to camp there I not sure they allow RVs. Dogs are allowed they have picknic area's and a kite area.thete are several different entrances. My boyfriend's family owned the property yrs and yrs ago.it was The Jordan Family Ranch. we have the proposal to his Grandpa from the city and Jordan pond was named after them

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2019

Teenagers

This place is by far the worst park. I was there one evening and there were multiple teenagers drinking alcoholic beverages. Shortly after I left I heard gun shots in the area. Unknown what happened.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Garin Regional Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Garin Regional Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Garin Regional Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Garin Regional Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Garin Regional Park?

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

How hard is it to get a campsite at Garin Regional Park?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Garin Regional Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Garin Regional Park, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Garin Regional Park?

There are 1 campsites at Garin Regional Park and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts