Overview
Park Curfew: 10pm - 5am
Park Gate Hours:
Jan and Feb: 7am-6pm
Mar: 6am-7pm
Apr: 6am-8pm
May-Labor Day: 6am-9pm
After Labor Day-Sep 30: 6am-8pm
Oct: 6am-7pm
Nov and Dec: 7am-6pm
Del Valle Visitor Center:
Open September through May: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and most holidays, 10am to 4pm.
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Fridays: 2pm-4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9am-4:30pm
Closed all other days including Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Parking: $6 per vehicle. $4 per trailered vehicle. $25 per bus.
No parking fee at Arroyo staging. No drop-offs of any kind.
Dogs: $2 per dog. Guide/service dogs free.
Boating: Boating, kayaking & sailing fees.
7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore, CA 94550
Toll Free: 888-EBPARKS (888) 327-2757, option 3, extension 4524
Del Valle Visitor Center: (510) 544-3146
Marina: (925) 449-5201
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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.
The centerpiece of the park is a lake five miles long with a variety of water-oriented recreation, from swimming to windsurfing and boating, surrounded by 4,395 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.
Del Valle Naturalist Programs
Join us for our monthly programs!
To Reach The Park
Maps
Park Accessibility
All bathroom buildings and many water fountains are wheelchair accessible. The family campground has two wheelchair accessible campsites. Paved and gently sloped paths include portions of the Westshore and Eastshore trails.
View the accessibility features at Del Valle's Visitor Center:
Attractions
Visitor Center
The Del Valle 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 visit and talk with naturalists and student aides about the park and the lake and to take part in the exciting programs happening year round.
Swimming
Del Valle offers two swimming beaches with lifeguards on duty during posted periods. For more information regarding hours and swimming conditions, visit the Del Valle Swimming page.
Picnicking
There is an abundance of landscaped picnic grounds, some with groups of picnic tables that can be reserved for large groups. To make picnic reservations, call 1-888-EBPARKS or (888) 327-2757, and press option 2. For more information, visit the Del Valle Picnic Areas page.
Camping
Download the Del Valle Campground Map (PDF) and campsite rules. All campers with watercraft must go through a boat inspection prior to checking into the campground.
Family Campground: The Del Valle Family Campground has 150 sites (two accessible), 21 of them with water and sewage, and electrical hook-ups (120 volt, 50 and 30 amp). The sites are served by centrally located toilets and shower facilities. For reservations up to 12 weeks in advance, telephone 1-888-EBPARKS or (888) 327-2757, and press option 2. Book a Del Valle Regional Park campsite online.
Group camps: There are several group campsites for groups of 11 people or more, available by phone reservation only at least 5 business days in advance at 1-888-EBPARKS or (888) 327-2757, and press option 2.
Equestrian camps: The Little Chaparral horse camp area has 4 small paddocks. The reservation of one paddock includes space for 1-2 horses, 4 people maximum, and parking for one trailer and rig only. Equestrian groups should reserve the Caballo Loco equestrian group camp as Little Chaparral is not designed for group use. Please note that horses are not allowed in developed areas of the park. To reserve, call 1-888-EBPARKS or (888) 327-2757, and press option 2.
Visit our Camping page for more information about camping in the parks.
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 page for more information.
Watersports Rental, Boat Rental and Launching
Boat launch fees are $5 per day for a trailered boat, $3 per day for a car-top, and $3 per day per windsurf board and paddle boards. For information on mandatory boat inspection for invasive mussels, see our Invasive Mussel Program page.
You can rent motorboats, patio boats, pedal boats, and canoes at the East Beach marina area. For more information contact RockyMountainRec.com or call (925) 449-5201.
Kayaks and paddleboards can be rented at the Kayak Center at the east beach. For more information contact OutbackAdventures.com or call: Del Valle (925)-245-9500.
Any size boat may be launched at the public boat ramp. For more information and a schedule of fees, visit the Boating and Watercraft page.
Hydrofoils and E-Foils are not permitted on the lake per Ordinance 38.
The boat speed limit is 10 miles per hour on the entire lake.
Lake Tours
Interpretive staff accompany visitors on scheduled natural and cultural history boat tours of the lake. Call the Del Valle Visitor Center at (510) 544-3146 for information.
