Mount Diablo State Park

Category: State park

Address: Summit Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, USA

Phone: +19258372525

Reviews

Christopher Frey

Apr 24, 2022

Went on a Saturday in April. The weather was awesome, 70 sunny no clouds. I enjoyed the windy drive, but take care as there are many bicyclists. You could see SF and distant snow capped peaks from the summit. The hikes are nice, no ticks for us, not Yosemite or Tahoe but still great views. It cost $10 per vehicle to enter, but was worth it.

Jeevan Yerraji

Feb 28, 2022

Great place to hike in the bay. Signs posted at all intersections. Recommend the summit trail from Mitchell canyon visitor center. Very strenuous but fantastic views.

Schenk Christopher

Nov 15, 2021

Really beautiful place. Drove up to the upper parking lot and enjoyed the view. Definitely worth a visit!! Already the ride up is amazing!

Bartholomew Roland

Jun 29, 2021

This is an absolutely lovely state park. My partner and I parked down at Mitchell's canyon, hiked up to Eagle Peak, then to Mount Diablo, and took Juniper/Deer/Mitchell Canyon Road all the back down. I would STRONGLY advise that hikers take the steep route on the way up. The dirt and gravel were pretty loose and it'd be difficult hiking down some of those slopes.

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Questions & Answers

Can I take my dog?

Mona Ramos | Aug 27, 2019
Lyrik L | Aug 26, 2021

Not if you plan to hike. No dogs allowed on the trails. However they are allowed in the camping and picnic areas as well as on paved roads.

What are the hours here? How early can We get in?

Lauren Bray | Aug 27, 2018
Marina Tallent | Aug 27, 2018

Sunrise to sunset

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Is there tent camping?

Emma Garber | Aug 27, 2018
Sainath Kouda | Aug 27, 2018

YES

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Is there overnight parking

AnDee B (TerrificTalkingTips) | Aug 27, 2019
Anupam Trivedi | Aug 27, 2019

Only if you are camping

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Are reservations required?

Nancy Stark | Aug 27, 2018
Gary Wilkes | Aug 27, 2018

They do have some capacity for first come first served camping. It is mixed in with the non-site specific reservations campgrounds. It's self register at the site. I've never gotten a satisfactory explanation for how they ensure there will be sites available for those who reserve sites in those camp grounds. I've always made reservations.

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Visitor center hours Mitchell canyon?

Sharyn Fernandez | Aug 27, 2018
Hernan Padron | Aug 27, 2018

Sat & Sun 8 to 4

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are showers available at campsites?

Mike Pekin | Aug 27, 2018
Cindy Fecher | Aug 27, 2018

There seems to be a couple of indoor bathrooms so maybe!

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NICE Restaurant 👍

Akhil Appu | Dec 29, 2021
matthew brodie | Dec 29, 2021

The best

Can I reserve barbecue terrace for a day in September?

Nancy Dupont | Aug 26, 2021
William Marotz | Aug 26, 2021

Early bird gets the worm ie barbeque

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Are dogs allowed?

Miriam Cortti | Aug 26, 2021
jessica Einboden | Aug 26, 2021

So they are allowed BUT only in the campsite and picnic areas. They are Not Allowed on trails or fire roads in the park.

If you ride your bike to lookout center how many miles from top to bottom?

Donna Borges | Aug 26, 2021
Shy Baniani | Aug 26, 2021

Not totally sure but it's something around 7 miles I believe, also the summit is just under 4000ft up so it's a healthy climb going all the way 👍

Where exactly are the picnic tables located? How far from the parking?

Dikshya Koirala | Aug 26, 2020
Myungsoo Kang | Aug 26, 2020

All picnic areas has their own parking lot beside. You can easily reach it.

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Are there trails that kids can hike? Or too difficult?

Duncan Dispensa | Aug 26, 2020
Destinee Roy | Aug 26, 2020

Yes, if you go to rock city, there is a trail that follows along side a lot of Boulders. You can follow the path the entire way which is a bit more difficult but still manageable. Or you could just hike along side the boulders and do some climbing before heading back.

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Are campgrounds currently open for tent camping? 6/29/2020

Jim Rinehart | Aug 26, 2020
Jose Rodriguez | Aug 26, 2020

Yes go to the california state parks website and make a reservation. Its reservation only and it was about 30$ per night

At what time can we start hiking? More early probably be at 5:30 a.m but not sure if we can?

Bessy Larin | Aug 26, 2020
Tom Eckstein | Aug 26, 2020

The park officially opens at 8:00 a.m. but I often see hikers and runners and bikers on many of the trails much earlier than that.

Are there handicap camping site with hook ups?

Sandra Torres | Aug 26, 2020
Lyrik L | Aug 26, 2021

There are accessible campsites at both campgrounds, however there are no hookups for RVs in the whole park.

Where are the area that you can hunt?

Han Wu | Aug 26, 2020
Kemal Abuhan | Aug 26, 2020

No Hunting

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can I walk to the top with my dog?

Julia Kolesnytska | Aug 26, 2020
Fahad inam | Aug 26, 2020

Yes of course you can, long walk, plenty to see, you can hike up there on one of the trails

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Is this park open whole time

Nery Garcia | Aug 27, 2019
Kris Dietzen | Aug 27, 2019

Morning until sunset unless you are camping overnight

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Is the Barbeque Terrace Group Camp site 1 reservation or can other groups also reserve time there and well with you or when you reserve do you get the spot all to yourself?

Lloyd Johnson | Aug 27, 2019
johanna gomez | Aug 27, 2019

I believe to yourself.

Is Mt. Diablo park open on July 4th?

Muriel and Don Bentsen | Aug 27, 2019
Mariel van Tatenhove | Aug 27, 2019

Yes

Are dogs allowed?

Tim Dirr | Aug 27, 2019
Siamak Danandeh | Aug 27, 2019

Dogs are allowed only in developed areas of the park. They must be kept on a leash during the day and in an enclosed vehicle or tent at night. Dogs are NOT permitted on trails or fire roads.

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Can I make BBQ there?

New city plus Smoke shop | Aug 27, 2019
Balbir Bains | Aug 27, 2019

Yes at selected areas

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What is the address where u can see the big wAterfall?

harmony s | Aug 27, 2019
Philip Sanchez | Aug 27, 2019

No actual address but here are the GPS coordinates 37.89551, -121.911734

Is the park open new years day?

Liz Marshall | Aug 27, 2019
Brian Latham | Aug 27, 2019

Yes

What time is it closed

Antonio Palacios | Aug 27, 2018
Michele Colette McKimmie | Aug 27, 2018

Sunset

Will i get mobile network over there?

Deep Kotak | Aug 27, 2018
Tracy Thatcher | Aug 27, 2018

I can use my cell but not the internet.

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Are there electrical outlets at the campsites?

Tony Godshall | Aug 27, 2018
Sundal Nandal | Aug 27, 2018

At rhe juniper campsite there are showers. Probably coin operated. In that structure there is a possibility of electrical outlets. However at the campsite their are no outlets.

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What is the near entrance coming from Discovery Bay

Carlos Yanneo | Aug 27, 2018
M. Jawaid | Aug 27, 2018

North Gate

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how much is entrance fee

Diane Koshland | Aug 27, 2018
David Sweet | Aug 27, 2018

The main gates are $10 per car. There are other entrances besides the main gates (north amd south) which cost less or nothing. For instance, Macedo Ranch Staging area parking is $6. If you park on Regency Drive, come through the Regency Gate, and hike in along Back Creek it is free.

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What was the temperature high on Mt Diablo Sunday 8/27/17 (yesterday)?

Rebecca Robertson | Aug 27, 2018
Daryl Barnett | Aug 27, 2018

I saw a recorded temperature of 105 at Rock City yesterday afternoon.

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