Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve any of the 75 family camping sites online via Reserve America. There are 53 drive-up, 10 walk-in and 12 RV sites. The seven group sites and the backpacking Two Rocks site are only available via phone.
- Reservations are recommended year-round, and can be made up to 12 weeks in advance for family camping, and no more than 30 days in advance and up to five days in advance for backpacker camping.
- Campground gates are locked nightly at 10pm, so no entry is available until 8am each morning.
When to Go
Anthony Chabot Regional Park is open year-round. Weekends, spring, and summer are typically the busiest times, as is the case with most East Bay Regional Parks and Northern California campgrounds. The park is a pleasant visit any time given the mild East Bay climate. Going before Memorial Day and after Labor Day can help you avoid some of the largest crowds.
Know Before You Go
- Lake Chabot is relatively close to three major cities: Oakland (20 minutes away by road), San Francisco (25 minutes), and San Jose (40 minutes). Gas, groceries, and restaurants can be found in nearby Castro Valley.
- While the park has potable water, it’s best to bring in drinking water. Firewood and charcoal are both available for purchase onsite, helping car campers and backpackers save space.
- Equipment isn’t available onsite, but fishing is allowed on Lake Chabot. That’s in addition to the campground’s access to hiking and mountain biking trails.
Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Camp, bike, ride and hike in the gorgeous East Bay hills near Oakland.
Amid the gorgeous East Bay hills, Anthony Chabot Regional Park features hiking, horse riding, bicycling, and camping. The landscapes constantly change around you—from grasslands and shaded groves to the shores of Lake Chabot—as 70 miles of hiking trails await. Chabot, which spans more than 3,300 acres, is a 20-minute drive from downtown Oakland and easily accessible from Interstate 580. Compact tent sites, backpacker camping, group camping, and family camping are all available, with barbecue pits, fire rings, potable water, bathrooms, and picnic tables, plus hot showers at the family campground. Firewood and charcoal are both available for purchase on-site.
Amid the gorgeous East Bay hills, Anthony Chabot Regional Park features hiking, horse riding, bicycling, and camping. The landscapes constantly change around you—from grasslands and shaded groves to the shores of Lake Chabot—as 70 miles of hiking trails await. Chabot, which spans more than 3,300 acres, is a 20-minute drive from downtown Oakland and easily accessible from Interstate 580. Compact tent sites, backpacker camping, group camping, and family camping are all available, with barbecue pits, fire rings, potable water, bathrooms, and picnic tables, plus hot showers at the family campground. Firewood and charcoal are both available for purchase on-site.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Anthony Chabot Regional Park
With 75 different campsites available at the Anthony Chabot campground, each with fire pits, charcoal grills and picnic tables, family camping has never been so convenient. Everyone will love a weekend at the lake, and if you decide to have a family barbecue, there is a Safeway nearby in case you forget the hot dog buns! Nestled among tall eucalyp Read more...
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Anthony Chabot Regional Park is open year-round. Weekends, spring, and summer are typically the busiest times, as is the case with most East Bay Regional Parks and Northern California campgrounds. The park is a pleasant visit any time given the mild East Bay climate. Going before Memorial Day and after Labor Day can help you avoid some of the largest crowds.
Know Before You Go
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