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    Del Valle Regional Park

    3.7 (479 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Hannah K.

    Del Valle Regional Park offers so many activities - hiking, swimming, barbecuing, boating, paddle boarding, camping, etc. In the summer I visit almost every week for lake activities and in the winter I visit for the hiking trails. Hiking at Del Valle is best in the winter, after rainfall, because the hills are green again! If you visit the East Bay Regional Parks often I recommend buying a membership to save on parking costs.

    Anthony G.

    On a bright Wednesday afternoon, my partner and I decided to go on a hike, and where better than the beautiful Del Valle. When you arrive, you get to a large staging area that has plenty of parking as well as a bathroom on site. Then the trail starts right up and though it is a little steep, the view you get is fantastic. Once you make it over the ridge, you are able to look out onto the lake and see the rolling green hills. Around this time of the year it wasn't as green as I expected, but still a really beautiful place and though the wind can be very strong, I wouldn't be too afraid of it.

    Duke K.

    It's a nice lake where dogs are allowed to swim. There are beach-like access to the lake around .5 mile past the docks on the hiking trail. After play, you can "rinse" at the docks before getting into the car. This is the place we go whenever sf beaches are too cold. The only bad i can think of are the foxtails on the sides of the hiking trail.

    Pammy C.

    Beautiful lake! Lots of parking and picnic areas! We got here just before it got really busy. We were here for a day hike. Trail is easy but lots of bees and watch out for snakes! Definitely coming back for a family picnic.

    Scot M.

    This was my first time here and did the East shore Trail to Lake Del Valle. This was a very populated trail, but it was a Saturday and a nice day. There were people hiking walking dogs and bike riders all on the trail. My dog and I did 4.3 miles. It does have a steep incline in the beginning and then you get into the rolling Hills, which is just kind of up and down. Because this was so populated I don't know if I would go back, but if I lived closer. I could see where this would be a go two day hike. The parking lot is not big. It does fill up. There is street parking, but the road is very narrow so be careful. I ended up parking about a quarter of a mile down the road.

    $10 parking, this is crazy
    Joyce T.

    $10 parking/enter fee this is crazy. The lake view is just mediocre, some of the trails are not well maintained. There are other places better than this. No phone service, this is so bad, if you lost and missed the latest update from your friends, you will have to pray hard for them to get hold of you in the park.

    We Found Deer Antlers at Del Valle!
    Matthew A.

    We went fishing at lake del valle and caught 10 bass! We used wacky worms and nite crawlers! We have how to fishing videos on youtube for del valle! Just youtube: Fishing with Austin Ca$h!

    Swim area
    Stephanie M.

    On a summer day where it's was so hot everywhere. We decided to come to this place to take a swim and to cool down. It's located in Livermore, CA. Parking is only $10 for the day pass per car and I believe depending on the size of the vehicle the price changes, only by a few dollars. They also have a camping ground so you can come with your family to came out by the water. They allow boats and jet skis on the lake. Overall I really enjoyed my time here and wouldn't mind coming back to this place.

    Leo C.

    Epic mountain biking options with amazing views. Really happy that we have this as an option in the East Bay. $6 for parking No real solid cell service plentiful bathrooms

    Pranamee S.

    This place is always beautiful and in recent times has been less crowded which I love!!! The fishin continues and the car entry fee is now $6 from $5 few years ago! This spot has so much to do with kids and so many open picnic tables and grills. It's absolutely gorgeous in spring and fall. Quick drive from Tri Valley!

    The fish are here for sure
    Leroy B.

    The fish are here for sure. Never seen so many large fish jumping in a lake. The fish were literally swimming away from the shoreline as I walked by. This one was about 18 inches.

    Kyle M.

    I didn't snap a million photos as it's nice to just live in the moment sometimes, especially at such a peaceful and scenic park. The water has a nice blue tint to it. Entry is $6 to park and there's a full hiking loop that goes around the reservoir. I avoided the crowded main beach and marina area as it was very busy over the weekend. A 10-minute stroll east of the marina will provide you with beautiful views and a private spot along the water to relax. There's plenty of shade to be found along the shoreline, so it's easy to escape the summer heat with a nice book in hand. The water temperature was much warmer than any mountain lake, yet still cold enough to be refreshing. If you're into paddleboarding or kayaking, this is a great spot for it. They also rent motorboats. We're truly spoiled in the Bay Area with parks.

    Linda Z.

    I can not begin to describe the serenity I felt in this park. It's currently screaming FALL. Still plenty of wildlife around including dear and a variety if birds. I went on a easy flat walking trail that is a 14mile total out and back (7miles each way). You basically can walk as far as you want. This is a paid park, plenty of parking, walking trails, and picnic areas. There are also boat rentals available, however the last rental I believe is at 1:30pm.

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    Good memories of family outings and birthdays. Clean, well maintained and clean water.

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    Pretty fun. I would go again. Nice easy trails to walk around. Great for a picnic. Fun place for kids.

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    Ask the Community - Del Valle Regional Park

    What are the best campsite? View, privacy etc.

    Are the fish good to eat?

    Yes. As long as you clean it well and don't eat the guts, you'll be okay. Toxic algae is present in the lake though.

    Is it open?

    Yes. Most campsites are available, but the cabins are closed.

    Is the swimming area close due to covid?

    Yes, swimming is closed as of 01/24/2021. Updates here: https://www.ebparks.org/parks/del_valle/

    How many tents can fit in one campsite?

    I’ve seen people with up to 3-4 tents, when I went camping we went camping with family and they had 3 tents in their area and 2 in ours, the staff never said anything

    How far is the campgrounds from the lake swimming area?

    It's is good 15 min walk or less depending on how fast you walk, if your taking things to the beach you should use your car. Bikes do make the trip easier and if your going near afternoon bring lights

    I see that only two cars are allowed per campsite. Is there additional parking elsewhere nearby?

    Only two, the not way for more is reserving another site

    Are there bbq grill to make a small bbq?

    There are grills in steel fire pits at designated picnic and campsites. However, fires are restricted, even in the grills, during high fire danger periods. Del Valle strictly enforces the restrictions because the risk is very real. So don't even… 

    Can we reserve a spot here?

    You reserve through www.reserveamerica.com and in the search field type in "del valle, ca" - should be Livermore, Ca but for some reason the search for Del Valle only comes up as "Del Valle, ca" - good luck as this is a very popular destination in… 

    Looking for nice tent site NEAR restrooms and flat grounds. (2 tents. 4 adults) Not going until late September/early October. Any recommendations?

    Try site 40-42

    Has anyone camped or kayaked here recently? How's the weather and how green are the hills? Would you recommend going over Memorial Day weekend?

    I would not recommend going on major holiday weekends or on the holidays themselves. The park gets overcrowded and fills up fast. Memorial day usually fills up between 10:30-12 so you would need to plan on being there EARLY. Waiting in line to get… 

    Do we need to reserve picnic sites at all? Or is it all first come first serve?

    There are some reservables and some first come first serve. Depending on your group size it may be easier to reserve. If you are doing first come first serve, you need one person per table to hold the tables.

    Is it safe to swim at the north region of the lake, where it "swim at your own risk"?

    If you know how to swim, yes! Don't expect it to be like the beach though, there may be sudden drop offs in depth. Would definitely recommend having PFDs on hand as there will be no one around to rescue you should something happen or should you get… 

    Hey how s it going everyone, I was wondering how the trails for biking ? I've been doing a lot of mtb and it'll be my first time here for biking. Are they good for an intense fast paced ride or more flat and mellow?

    It's mostly hills which can be a bit technical. Other than that it is an awesome ride!

    Is there kayaking rentals?

    Yes, there is a separate facility from the marina that rents kayaks and paddle boards next to the swim beach on the east side.

    Have you or anyone you know camped here at the end of October? How is the weather?

    I would definitely still plan the trip. You'll get a Fall camping trip. You can still expect 75-85 degree weather during the day, and chilly at night!

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    3.3
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    We came here early in the AM to fish for a few hours, and it was largely unsuccessful aside from a…read morecouple small fries. They stock trout, catfish, bluegill, and black bass, and have convenient monofilament and fluorocarbon recycling bins. Parking fee is $5 (and plenty of it), as well as fishing, and additional fees if you bring boats here. There is no reception in various areas. It looks like it's a poppin' place for hiking, picnics, and other recreational activities. There is swimming allowed in the main lake only, though it's not the cleanest lake I've seen. The entire park area is quite expansive, that you'll have to drive around to visit everything efficiently. I suppose you can hike, but the road is a bit gravelly, rocky, uneven, and dirty with random poop. If you're walking to some of the fishing docks, you'll have to be careful about trekking up and down the hills with your gear. It could have been the day, but this was one of my least favorite fishing spot around the bay. The fishing docks were whatever, the fish weren't biting, the cleanliness wasn't there, and the trails were annoying. It started hailing/heavy raining randomly on our spot, even though it was going to be a warm afternoon. Also, an otter stole one of our catches. Still, the topography was interesting so I'd be open to coming here again to see if I'm being unappreciative.

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    5.0
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    No frills fishing. We were on Lady K but this captain also runs Lady K. We didn't have much…read morecommunication with the captain on our day, but the deck hand handled everyone very well. Not condescending or chatty as his focus was on the rods with 10 people on the boat. Captain was also fishing but not for himself, handed over the rod to a guest who hasn't landed a fish. Appreciate the attempt at a less crowded spot, didn't work out and went back to where the party boats were. I believe we would have gotten our boats limit, but there were a few kids enjoying the experience and were not paying too much attention to their poles, but that's OK. Few missed opportunities, but that's fishing. I know numbers can impact the reputation of the boat without really knowing the context. I will look exclusively to make a trip with Diamond or Lady K. Other boats that I have been on had arrogant deck hands and not so friendly captains.

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    4.2
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