Del Valle Regional Park

• 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.

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 28, 2011. Purchase tickets at the marina store. The Rocky Ridge Visitor Center is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

The Visitor’s Center is open from Memorial weekend through September 5, 2011; 10:00a.m. – 5:30p.m. (Except during boat tour hours from 1:00 – 3:00p.m.). Please join us on the lake beginning Saturday, May 28, 2011.

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Park Activities

Swimming

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

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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.

Camping

The Del Valle Family Campground has 150 sites, 21 of them with water and sewage, and electrical hook-ups. 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, 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, 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

Please note the boat launch fees have been increased:  $5.00 trailered boat and $3.00 for car-top.  

The public may rent motorboats, patio boats, pedal boats, canoes at the marina area. Kayaks can be rented at the Kayak Center at the east beach. 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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Interpretive 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

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Phone Number

Toll Free: 888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 3, extension 4524

Local Weather

Weather Forecast

Maps

View Trail Map

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Transit & Trails

Panorama

Park/Gate Hours - 2012

January:
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Feb. - March 10:
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
March 11 - April:
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
May - Labor Day:
6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
After Labor Day - Sept. 30:
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
October:
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
November:
6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
December:
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Park Curfew
10:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.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

Grazing Information

Grazing in the Parks

Boat Launch Fee

See the Boating/Sailing page

Camping Reservations

1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2

Book a campsite online

For more information, visit the Camping page.

Picnic Reservations

1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2

Naturalist Programs

925-373-0432

Nature Nearby Newsletters

Emergency Number

911

EBRPD Headquarters

1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757