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Lake Del Valle
Description
Deep in a valley surrounded by oak-covered hills, with fishing boats, and sailboats skimming over its waters, Del Valle is like an alpine resort in the middle of the suburbs. In the center of the park is a five-mile long lake, with all kinds of water-oriented recreation, surrounded by 4,316 acres of beautiful land for hiking, horseback riding, and beautiful areas to study nature. Del Valle is also the eastern gateway to the Ohlone Wilderness Trail, which consists of 28 miles of scenic backcountry trail. Lake Del Valle is located about 10 miles south of Livermore, CA which is located on the east side of the San Francisco Bay.
Recreation
On the west side of the lake, you will find the Rocky Ridge Visitor Center. The visitor's center contains exhibits and information about the natural history of Lake Del Valle and the surrounding wilderness area. During the Spring, Summer, and Fall months, they have staff on hand to present nature activities, campfire programs, and natural and cultural history boat tours of the lake. Lake Del Valle has two swimming beaches with lifeguards on duty during posted periods. There is a wide range of picnic grounds, and some of them can be reserved for large groups and special events. There is also hiking and horseback riding opportunites. Del Valle is also close to the Ohlone Wilderness Trail.
Fishing
Types of Fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass (Striper), Bluegill, Rainbow Trout, and catfish are all abundant in Lake Del Valle. The lake is known for it's large Bass and large Rainbow Trout. Limits are common with F-5 and F-7 Rapalas in the Rainbow, Silver/Black, and Firetiger being the hot colors. Toplining about 100 ft behing the boat first thing in the morning, and once it starts to warm up in the day you should then put your line on the downriggers down to about 20-35 feet,
Facilities
The Del Valle Family Campground has tent campsites and RV sites with water and sewage hookups, but no electrical hookups. The sites do have centrally located toilet and shower facilities. There are several youth group campgrounds, which are available by reservation only. Visitors may rent motorboats, patio boats, peddle boats, canoes, and kayaks at the marina, and any size boat may be launched at the public boat ramp.
Nearby Attractions
Del Valle is near many Northern California area attractions. The cities of Oakland and Berkeley are about an hour away, and if your up for a longer drive you can visit San Francisco or the Napa and Sonoma valleys. Head toward the Sierra Nevada, to the old mining town of Murphys or Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Cross a bridge, and you'll be on the San Francisco Peninsula, near Stanford University.
Services & Amenities:
Within Facility
•Amphitheater
•Boat Rental
•Boat Tours Available
•Comfort Station
•Fishing Lake
•Handicap Access
•Horseback Riding
•Lawn Near Site
•Ohlone Wilderness Access
•Parking
•Ranger Station
•Restrooms
•Showers
•Soda Pop
•Store
•Swimming
•Telephone
•Visitor Center
•Windsurfing/Sailboarding
GATE HOURS Jan: 7am.-6pm. Feb to March 8th: 6am.-7pm.
March 9th to April: 6am.-8pm.
May to Labor Day: 6am.-9pm.
Sept to Oct 14th: 6am.-8pm.
Oct. 15th to Oct. 31st: 6am.-7pm.
Nov: 6am.-6pm., Dec: 7am.-6pm.
RESERVATIONS ARE SITE-SPECIFIC
Reservations are site specific, so make sure that you choose a site that fits your needs. While choosing your site, please take note of the length of the pad and the other site information provided. All sites have a 10 ft. picnic table and a fire circle/barbeque. Hookup sites at Del Valle have hookups for sewer and water connections, but there are no electrical hookups at Del Valle.
Regional Park Member Discount is available by phone at the time you make your reservations. This discount is NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE; and no refund/credit can be given later. Call Reservation Services and request your discount when you make your reservation.
RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY
LATE ARRIVALS: If you are going to miss the first night of camping but you do intend to camp at the park, be sure to call the Del Valle Park staff at (510) 544-3143 and let them know when you expect to arrive. If you do not arrive at the park for your first night of camping and do not call by 10 a.m. on the morning of your second day to inform park staff that you are still coming, your camp site will be given away.
PARKING: You may have a maximum of two vehicles at your site. The first vehicle is included with your reservation. Any additional vehicle will be charged an Extra Vehicle Fee of $6 per night upon arrival at the park.
All vehicles must fit on the parking pad at your site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the overflow parking area. No more than one extra vehicle per site will be allowed in overflow parking, and overflow parking space is NOT guaranteed.
Getting There:
Del Valle
7000 DEL VALLE ROAD
Livermore CA 94550
Del Valle Regional Park is located on Del Valle Road, off Mines Road, south of Livermore. Exit I-580 eastbound or westbound in Livermore at North Livermore Avenue. Head south and proceed through town (North Livermore Avenue will become South Livermore Avenue in town, then becomes Tesla Road). About 1.5 miles outside town, turn right at Mines Road, go about 3.5 miles, and continue straight on Del Valle Road (Mines Road turns left). The park entrance is about four miles ahead.
Lake Del Valle Campground Campsites Map
Click the link below to access the Lake Del Valle Campground and Campsites Map from the Reserve America website. From this site you can also book your campground reservations. Reserve America Website
Phone the Lake Del Valle Park for More Information Information: 1-888-327-2757
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