MT. DIABLO SP Campground, California Camping

MT. DIABLO SP Description

On a clear day, from the summit of Mount Diablo State Park visitors can see 35 of California's 58 counties. It is said that the view is surpassed only by that of 19,000-foot Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. With binoculars, Yosemite's Half Dome is even visible from Mt. Diablo. The park features exce hiking and rock climbing opportunities. The mountain was formed when a mass of underlying rock was gradually forced up through the earth's surface so, unlike other mountains, older and older rocks are encountered as you climb t mountain. The mountain was regarded as sacred to Native Americans. Park Kiosk Hours : Hi Season: 8am-Sunset Lo Season: 8am-Sunset Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15 On a clear day, from the summit of Mount Diablo State Park visitors can see 35 of California's 58 counties. With binoculars, Yosemite's Half Dome is even visible from Mt. Diablo . The park features include hiking and rock climbing opportunities. The mountain was formed when a mass of underlying rock was gradually forced up through the earth's surface so, unlike other mountains, older rocks are encountered as you climb the mountain. The mountain was regarded as sacred to Native Americans. Park Kiosk Hours : Hi Season: 8am-Sunset Lo Season: 8am-Sunset

Campground Directions

Business address only! The park is located on Diablo Road, five miles east of I-680 in Danville.Take Highway 680 to Danville and get off at the Diablo Road exit. Then go 3 miles East to the Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd. The park can also be reached from Walnut Creek via Ygnacio Valley Road.