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Mount Diablo State Park Campground

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PARK GATES ARE LOCKED AT SUNSET AND REOPEN AT 8AM. During the fire season (generally May ___ October) the park is subject to closure due to Extreme Fire Conditions. Prior to arriving, campers should check the park website- www.parks.ca.gov/mountdiablo <http://www.parks.ca.gov/mountdiablo><http://www.parks.ca.gov/mountdiablo <http://www.parks.ca.gov/mountdiablo>> to ensure the park is not closed due to Extreme Fire Conditions. Additionally, during fire season campfires are restricted. Generally, the burning of wood and compressed logs are prohibited. The use of charcoal and self-contained stoves are permitted with very few exceptions. Dogs are not recommended due to extensive restrictions. The camping fee at Juniper and Live Oak includes entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer- additional vehicles will be charged an extra vehicle fee at the park. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited at Mount Diablo State Park. Due to narrow, windy roads with steep grades and limited visibility, trailers and RV___s over 20___ are not recommended.

<p>Camping is closed on 10/5/24; park is hosting the 41<sup>st</sup> Annual Mount Diablo Bicycle Ride.</p>

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Rommel C.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 31, 2022

juniper campground - site 15 - end of october

great campsite! be careful driving up the windy road and watch for the many cyclists. going up/down with you.

driving in was very easy; parking is right next to the site. the campsite itself was beautiful - panoramic views of the east bay area. i could recognize walnut creek, lafayette, danville and san ramon through the binoculars. site was clean, but the ground itself was very rocky. irritating that there wasn't really any level spots to set up the tent, so sleeping on a slant was a real treat (sarcasm). weather was very mild during the day; not too hot, nor too cold. nights were bearable in the high 50s, and by late night (cuz i kept waking up because of slanted sleeping), but felt like low 40s and slightly windy. make sure you bring thermals and a warm sleeping bag. sleeping pad is a definite must on the sharp rocks; be careful when stepping around in the tent with just socks on.

drought meant that flushing toilets were all locked.. as were the showers.. but from what i heard the "chemical toilets" (aka porta-potties) were an adequate substitute. water access had been shut off as well, so make sure you bring plenty of your own for washing and drinking.

critters - we didn't encounter any during our stay. no racoons, bears, mice, rats.. nada. just a ton of pincher bugs everywhere. not even many flies! we had those spinning fly deterrent things, though. maybe those really DO work?

ALSO because of the drought - NO WOOD FIRES ALLOWED. total/complete bummer to camp without a campfire. gas stoves and lanterns were permitted, though.

Sitesite 15

Month of VisitNovember

adelia

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 22, 2022

Juniper campsite

Frustrating web site, said 0 available sites but when we got there, Ranger John was very helpful and we got a perfect spot. Beautiful scenery. Showers only have cold water, but with 100° temp outside it wasn’t so bad, and happy to get the Yosemite dust off. Must go to top of mountain, lovely views. Met some locals that explained where You can see San Francisco and places to see while in the area. $30 for the site, no power but water nearby.

Site20

Month of VisitJuly

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Emmi O.

Guide

Reviewed May. 10, 2022

Diablo 👹

We arrived pretty late without reservation and there was very friendly worker and we got to choose our spot from the popular or less popular sites. We took less popular and it was peaceful. There were toilets and hand washing possibility. 30$ for night

Month of VisitJune