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Best Equestrian Camping near Bay Point, CA

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Morgan Territory Regional Preserve offers several miles of bridle paths through rolling grasslands and oak woodlands suitable for day rides from campsites. The preserve's backcountry campsite feels genuinely secluded while remaining accessible for horse trailers, with designated trailer parking available at the staging area. Trail access connects directly to the regional trail system with connections to Round Valley and Las Trampas preserves. The rustic camping experience includes basic amenities for horses with water access at the main trailhead. Riders regularly encounter cattle grazing in the meadows as they make their way up to panoramic ridgeline views of Mount Diablo and the surrounding valleys.

Located approximately 8 miles from Bay Point, Las Trampas Regional Wilderness maintains primitive equestrian-friendly sites with trail access to steep ridge hiking. Horse owners must bring their own water and portable containment systems as no permanent corrals exist on-site. The barbed wire fence that encircles the camping area keeps grazing cattle away from the campground but allows horses to be secured outside the perimeter. Most equestrians access the park via Bollinger Canyon Road, where there's adequate space for trailer parking. Riders can connect to Las Trampas ridge trail system directly from the campground area, accessing spectacular views of the East Bay and Mount Diablo after climbing the moderately difficult terrain. The surrounding meadows provide grazing opportunities during rest stops along the trails.

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153 Reviews of 16 Bay Point Campgrounds

  • Ed E.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 21, 2018

    Anthony Chabot Regional Park

    Scenic Campsites with Great Hiking Trails

    Anthony Chabot Campgrounds sits high up on the Castro Valley Hills overlooking Lake Chabot. There are several awesome hiking trails going down to the lake as well as some equestrian trails. The hiking trails go around the lake. Dogs are allowed but they should be on a leash. Lake Chabot has a marina that rents boats for recreational use and fishing. It's a few miles driver to get there from the campgrounds. I only gave it 4 stars because of that. They have tent and RV campsites, but no RV hookups.

  • Elliott B.
    Jul. 19, 2018

    Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve

    Great location just outside the city on a Volcano!!!

    Sibley Regional Preserve

    San Francisco East Bay residents actually have a volcano in their backyard at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve. Originally called Round Top Park, Sibley shares with Temescal and Tilden Parks the distinction of being one of the East Bay Regional Park District's original parks.

    The Sibley backpack camp is a small, primitive hike-in site for a maximum of 15 campers (although this would be super cramped in my opinion, unless it a bunch of small kids), a moderate 0.2 mile walk from the parking lot (NO VEHICLE ACCESS). The site has basically 360 degree views of Mount Diablo, Vollmer Peak and Tilden Park. There are only two tent pads - approximately 10'x25' and 10'x20'. Site has 2 picnic tables, 1 serving table, and a pit toilet close by which was very clean and well maintained.

    During the day you’ll have lots of people walk semi/sorta by the campground, but there is no reason that anyone would walk through your area as if they did they’d tumble off and down the side of a nice steep hill…

     No wood fires or BBQs are allowed; only camp stoves are allowed for cooking, your night time enjoyment.

     Drinking water is 0.2 miles from camp at the trail head so keep that in mind before it gets too dark to hike back and forth for a drink.

    There are several trails providing tons of access throughout the preserve. The 31-mile East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail, part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail system, traverses the preserve along the ridgeline between Wildcat Canyon and Anthony Chabot Parks. Round Top Road goes from the Sibley visitor center to the top of Round Top. Round Top Loop Trail circles Round Top peak. Volcanic Trail, once a quarry haul road, contains most of the stops on the self-guided volcanic tour.

     Dogs are allowed throughout this section of the park and in camp on leash but are not allowed on the adjacent Huckleberry trails. Also, the EBRPD lists, dogs “must be under owner's control at all times” and must not disturb other animals or park visitors, but I definitely saw a lot of loose well behaved dogs running free.

    Bikes are allowed on the fire trail, but there are lots of hikers and dog walkers in this park so be mindful. Also, Horses are allowed but there is no hitching rail and no water troughs in the park (or at least that I saw anywhere).

    If you decide to try and bike be mindful that most trails are hiking and equestrian only. A few trails are multi-use. Bicycles are not allowed on narrow-gauge trails, except on the Skyline Trail between the Sibley visitor center and Old Tunnel Road. Bicycles are allowed on the wider-gauge fire trails and paved roads but are not allowed on Sibley Round Top from EBMUD water tank road junction to top of Round Top Peak.

    Vehicles must be parked in the staging area and display a valid overnight parking permit: 3 parking permits are included in the reservation and will be mailed 5 days in advance. No additional parking permits are available. Otherwise, you can actually get here via public transport by Taking the AC Transit CB bus to the Mountain Blvd stop, them walk about 3 miles to the park.

    While you can check if it’s already reserved online. Reservation must be completed at least 5 days in advance by calling 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2.

  • Michael I.
    May. 18, 2018

    Skyline Wilderness Park

    Fun Private Park with Lots to Do

    Skyline Wilderness County Park is a great little campground just outside of downtown Napa. There are always a lot of RVs there, but thankfully the tent section is separate from most of the RVs. The tent area leaves a little to be desired and is basically just a stretch of grass with picnic tables, BBQs and very little separation or cover from trees. Of course you don’t really think wilderness camping when you think of Napa Valley.

    Despite being close to town there is actually quite a bit to do in the park and once you get back from the campground a bit you can really feel kind of far away from the congested Napa Valley. There are quite a few hiking trails and some offer beautiful views of the valley. By far the most popular is the Lake Marie Trail and Fire Road and Manzanita is popular with mountain bikers.

    The River to Ridge Trail is nice and provides access to the Kennedy Park, the Napa River, and miles of bike paths, but check at the kiosk if the gate next to highway 221 (Soscol Ferry Road) is open and I have found it to not have a very consistent schedule.

    According to a couple of friends that are pretty die-hard disk golfers, the course at Skyline is one of the best and most challenging in the area. I found it to be pretty fun, especially is your expectations are extremely low.

    Being Napa Valley there is of course wine tasting and having a parking spot at the campground you have the perfect opportunity to take an Uber or car service to ensure your safety while enjoying Napa’s most famous export.

    This is not a park that will provide you with memorable hikes or photos for your Instagram, but it is a decent place to stay in Napa if you’re the type that prefers to sleep in a tent or RV over a very pricey hotel.

  • Vanessa A.
    Jun. 19, 2020

    Skyline Wilderness Park

    Beautiful location in the heart of Napa

    This location is easily accessible for all. Biking, trails for hiking and the gardens are gorgeous. Rvs and horses welcome.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 28, 2021

    Del Valle Campground — East Bay Regional Park District

    Delectable Del Valle

    What a find! This hidden gem hides behind the vineyard crested mountain range just due south of Livermore. Once you get off the 680/580 highways, you'll be immediately swept into a different wind-strewn, rocky landscape that you'll have to wind around several bends on some decent inclined well-paved roads before making your arrival to Del Valle regional park. 

    You'll have to pay the$10 to get through, but this is one of the few parks where that fee, if maximized, is a great investment. The campgrounds here are all incredibly well maintained, spacious (perhaps a bit too spacious and open in some places). With a great number of trails to take in any direction, the great find here is the well-appointed lake that rents kayaks, paddle boats and canoes. There's even horses you can rent nearby if you get tired of all the hiking. 

    There's plenty of places to picnic if you get tired of eating at your campsite. Be wary of the weekends, especially long holiday weekends where this park gets completely overrun. Other than this, it's a fantastic camping site. 

    Happy Camping!

  • Marc B.
    May. 16, 2018

    Anthony Chabot Regional Park

    perfect car camping spot 30 min from city

    as usual some spots are better than others but most close to restrooms and/or water. lots of poison oak and star thistle right off trail. great deterrent for kids to stay out of tick areas but id worry if we brought dogs! we were at #45, family sites and there were families with kids all over. there even was a patch of grass for kids to play on. trails nearby good for easy mountain biking and hiking

  • Filipino Jack T.
    Mar. 7, 2021

    Skyline Wilderness Park

    Beautiful place

    We only stayed overnight the staff was very friendly,lots of stuff to do around the campsite from hiking,mtb,watch horses, frisbee golf and then you have napa where you can get wine,brewery,and restaurants that's only 5 minutes away....would definetly be back here again

  • Ryan W.
    Jul. 8, 2025

    Anthony Chabot Regional Park

    A few weird vibes don't steal the magic of a hot shower near big trees.

    Midweek in June the park, which is fairly large, is still nearly empty. The sites are fairly close to each other, which matters because one of the other campers is right next to mine (46) and doesn't understand basic camp etiquettes like not using generators all night or letting their dog wonder through other sites and the bathroom areas off-leash. Still the campsites all have decent views–though best ones abut the lake on the map. They look close to the lake on the map but they are actually way up high above it. There are trails running throughout the park and around the lake that are a mix of wider open trails and narrower, through the woods, but groomed trails with plenty of up and down to make for a good hike.

    Lots of birds and wildlife–beware says the sign...all the signs, but I mostly only saw turkeys and a few water birds. Because the camp was empty, I moved over to site 56 when it was clear my neighbor was a camp d-bag. It was a pull through with a downhill slope in the site but not in the drive. The views and solitude over here were great with the setting sun through the trees, and the knowledge that the Bay in the distance.

    There were a few other weird vibes in the park, namely some e-bikers charging up phones at the bathroom drinking 40s and smoking joints, while watching very loud sitcoms on the charging phones. They seemed mostly harmless, and were gone well before dark.

    The warm waters* of Lake Chabot was beautiful and tempting as a siren, but don't touch it, or let your dog touch it, unless you want to get mutated like the Ninja Turtles...

    Actually, that is a bad example. That would be awesome. The water will make you sick or your (or your pets) skin break out in a real not fun way. It is toxic. It will not make you a Ninja Turtle.

    The showers were great. Hot and FREE!

    Finally, this is a well-kept park with proactive rangers only limited by their working hours, and despite it being quite accessible to Oakland, the park felt like camping in the wilderness, even though I could hear cheers echoing through the canyon from a graduation somewhere below.

    The road in is fairly winding with a bit of a drop down the cliff. If you're heading in at dusk or dawn, go slow. You will see deer stepping through the road.

    *I don't know if it was warm. I didn't touch it.

  • Cloey J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2024

    Skyline Wilderness Park

    Beautiful location

    Beautiful view we were in campsite 40. A beautiful view of vineyards and the sunset and people riding their horses. So calm and beautiful and so many activities here to do. Also there is showers, bathrooms, and hookups, we love this place. Only 8 mins from downtown Napa

Guide to Bay Point

Morgan Territory Regional Preserve and Las Trampas Regional Wilderness offer distinct equestrian camping opportunities within 10 miles of Bay Point. Located in eastern Contra Costa County at elevations between 1,000-2,000 feet, these preserves feature oak woodlands intersected by seasonal creeks. Summer temperatures regularly reach 90°F while winter nights often drop below 40°F.

What to do

Trail riding networks: Morgan Territory Regional Preserve connects to multiple adjoining wilderness areas via established trails. "Feels very off grid. Camp experience was smooth and the sun was shining," notes camper Tyler S. about the backcountry site.

Wildlife viewing: Anthony Chabot Regional Park provides habitat for numerous species. "We love Anthony Chabot! The eucalyptus groves make the air smell wonderful, and there is so much wildlife to see (deer, turkeys, owls, etc.)," shares Amanda P.

Geology exploration: Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve offers unique volcanic formations. "San Francisco East Bay residents actually have a volcano in their backyard at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve," explains Elliott B. "The Sibley backpack camp is a small, primitive hike-in site for a maximum of 15 campers, a moderate 0.2 mile walk from the parking lot."

What campers like

Natural isolation: Horse campgrounds near Bay Point provide genuine seclusion. "This site is a nice hidden gem that many won't know even has a campground. While tiny and available only for a small number of campers, if you can get a spot booked well in advance, you'll have the place nearly all to yourself," writes Stuart K. about Las Trampas Regional Wilderness.

Urban accessibility: The proximity to Bay Area cities makes these locations convenient. "Paradise an hour from the city. It is great for laid back camping! Karl the fog even likes it! Go check it out!" comments Kyla M. about Anthony Chabot Regional Park.

Hot showers: Some campgrounds offer welcome amenities. "The showers were great. Hot and FREE!" notes Ryan W. about his stay at Anthony Chabot. This provides particular value after dusty trail rides in the summer months.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Equestrian sites fill quickly during peak season. Reserve well in advance for weekend dates between April and October.

Fire restrictions: Most horse campgrounds permit fires only in designated rings, with complete bans during high fire danger periods. Check current restrictions before your trip.

Water availability: Del Valle Campground provides water access but other sites may not. "Very happy with our first camping experience at Del Valle. Our campsite (#139) could have used some shade, but we had plenty of space and the views were awesome," reports Colleen S.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Several parks offer programs specifically for younger visitors. "Very nice campground, great for a quick getaway," mentions Emily C. about Anthony Chabot Regional Park.

Safety considerations: Keep children away from horse areas unless supervised. Maintain distance from grazing cattle which are common throughout these preserves.

Educational opportunities: Skyline Wilderness Park offers nature programs. "A safe, beautiful, affordable property to spend outdoors time on. Convenient sites with complete hookup and also restroom/showers handy. The 800+ acres of hills, woods and fields offers archery, disc golf, hiking, horseback riding and more," states Jamie G.

Tips from RVers

Trailer access: Most equestrian campgrounds near Bay Point accommodate trailers but have specific guidelines for parking. Check ahead for length restrictions.

Hookup availability: Full hookups are available at select locations. "Clean park at edge of SF Bay Area. Sites are grassy, some with trees, and pretty close together," reports N V. about Alameda County Fairgrounds RV Park.

Cell reception: Coverage varies significantly between campgrounds. "We camp here with our travel trailer at the start of each season, to check out all our systems. If you are visiting and want to go to San Francisco, I think this is one of the closest RV parks to the city," adds N V.

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