Del Valle Regional Park

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About The Park
Park Features
Park Activities
Park Accessibility
To Reach The Park
Trail Map
Interpretative Panels

About The Park

Deep in a valley framed by oak-covered hills, with sailboats and sailboards skimming over its waters, Del Valle is like a lakeside resort only 10 miles south of Livermore.

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Centerpiece of the park is a lake five miles long with all kinds of water-oriented recreation, surrounded by approximately 5,000 acres of beautiful land for hiking, horseback riding, and nature study. Del Valle also is the eastern gateway to the Ohlone Wilderness Trail, 28 miles of scenic back country trail.

Park Features

Visitor Center

The Rocky Ridge Visitor Center opens Memorial Day weekend. This visitor center is on the lake's west side and contains exhibits and information about the natural history of Del Valle and surrounding wilderness. Campers and park visitors are encouraged to wander in and talk with naturalists and student aides about the park, the lake, and exciting programs happening all summer long. Campfires begin Memorial Day weekend, and campers and park visitors are welcome to join the naturalists at the amphitheater for an evening of campfire fun including songs, stories, games, and marshmallow roasting. Park visitors can also enjoy a scenic boat tour with naturalist staff. Join us on the lake beginning Saturday, May 29, 2010. Purchase tickets at the east-side concession. The Rocky Ridge Visitor Center is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Visitor’s Center open Memorial Day weekend through September 4, 2010; 10:00a.m. – 5:30p.m. (Except during boat tour hours from 1:00 – 3:00p.m.)

Park Activities

Swimming

Del Valle offers two swimming beaches with lifeguards on duty during posted periods. Year-round swimming is allowed in much of the lake, at the swimmer's own risk. For lifeguard service schedule, visit the Swim Facilities page.

Picnicking

There is an abundance of landscaped picnic grounds, some of them reservable for large groups. To make a group picnic reservation, call 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2, then 1.

Camping

** Del Valle Campground Construction Project **

Sites # 1-64 will be closed October 15, 2010 through approximately January 30, 2011 due to a construction project.

November 1, 2010 through January 30, 2011: There will be no advance reservations. Camping will only be available at sites # 65-150 on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis, weather permitting. No hookup sites will be available. You will be required to register and pay for your camping on a day to day basis. Campground will be subject to immediate closure in case of rain.

You will be assigned a site at the gate. It is recommended that you review the campground map in advance and have several preferred sites selected. You will not be allowed to tour the campground to select a site.

Del Valle Campground

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The Del Valle Family Campground has 150 sites, 21 of them with water and sewage hookups (no electrical). The sites are served by centrally located toilet and shower facilities. For reservations, telephone 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2, then 1, up to 12 weeks in advance. There are also several youth group campgrounds, available by reservation only. Telephone 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2, then 1 for information. For Del Valle campground map and rules, click here.

Fishing

Lake Del Valle is known for excellent fishing. The lake is stocked regularly with trout and catfish. There are also large- and smallmouth bass, striped bass, and panfish. Visit the Fishing section of this site for more information.

Boat Rental and Launching

The public may rent motorboats, patio boats, peddle boats, canoes, and kayaks at the marina area. Any size boat may be launched at the public boat ramp. For more information on rental boats and fees, see our Boating and Sailing page. The boat speed limit is 10 miles per hour on the entire lake.

Lake Tours

Park Naturalists take visitors on scheduled natural and cultural history boat tours of the lake. Call the Rocky Ridge Visitor Center at (925) 373-0432 for information.

Park Accessibility

All bathroom buildings and many water fountains are wheelchair accessible. There is one wheelchair accessible camp site within the park. There are many paved paths such as West shore trail and Portion of the East shore trail throughout the park but very few flat trails.

Trail Accessibility Report

East Shore Trail: Download PDF format | Download Word format

To Reach The Park

Del Valle Regional Park is located on Del Valle Road off Mines Road south of Livermore (parking fee). 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). 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.

Click here for public transit information.

Transit & Trails: Del Valle Regional Park (transit, biking, and walking directions)

Trail Map

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Directions for navigating the enlarged map:

When the enlarged version of the map opens click on the 'Full Expand' icon in the lower right hand corner of the map to see the 'Actual Size' map.

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When the 'Actual Size' map is viewable, you can 'Click-Hold and Drag' the mouse button (left on a PC) to reposition the map, as desired.

'Single-Click' on the 'Enlarged' or 'Actual Size' map to return to the park page.

Interpretative Panels

Mountain Lions at Lake Del Valle? (PDF)

The Eagle Has Landed (PDF)

Guess Who's coming to Dinner (PDF)

Snake Sense (PDF)

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Park Info

Address: 7000 Del Valle Road
Livermore, CA 94550; Download Brochure
Phone Number: Toll Free: 888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 3, extension 4524
Local Weather: Weather Forecast
Maps: View Trail Map; Download PDF Map; Yahoo Map; Transit & Trails
Park Hours: Park curfew: 10:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.
Gate hours:
January: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Feb. - March 7: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
March 8 - April: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
May - Labor Day: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sept. - Oct.: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
November: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
December: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m..; Rocky Ridge Visitor Center:
Visitor’s Center open Memorial Weekend through September 4, 2010;
10:00a.m. – 5:30p.m. (Except during boat tour hours from 1:00 – 3:00p.m.)
Park Events: Click here for upcoming events
Payment Policy: The park accepts Cash, Visa or MasterCard and
Traveler's Checks. Personal checks will NOT be accepted.
Parking/Entrance Fee: $6 per vehicle. $4 per trailered vehicle. $3 per vehicle at Arroyo staging. Buses: $25/per bus.
No Drop-offs of any kind.
Dog Fee: $2 per dog. Guide/service dogs free
Boat Launch Fee: See the Boating/Sailing page
Camping Reservations: 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2, then 1; Book a campsite online; For more information, visit the Camping page.
Picnic Reservations: 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2, then 1
Naturalist Programs: 925-373-0432; Nature Nearby newsletter
Emergency Number: 911
EBRPD Headquarters: 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757

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