Camping

One of my favorite things is camping, and especially building a bonfire with smores.  I've been researching spots to go camping for the late spring summer.  


Mmm - s'mores!  This image is from http://whatscookingamerica.net/Cookie/Smores/Smores.htm

Last year, a few friends with preschoolers of their own went to Del Valle Park for camping, they said it was perfect as it is fairly close to home (if you live in the San Francisco Bay area) and is a family oriented location.  The Del Valle camping area has 150 sites, 21 of them with water and sewage and even electrical hookups (5/30/ 20 amp.)  The sites also have centrally located toilet and shower facilities.  You can make reservations up to 12 weeks in advance.  

Starting Memorial Day weekend, campers as well as park visitors can join the naturalist at the amphitheater for campfire fun including songs, games, stories, and of course marshmallow roasting.  

Starting Memorial Day weekend, there is also a boat tour available.  

The camping is available year round, but swimming is only open weekends and holidays from April to June 15th, from 11AM to 6PM.  After June 15th, the days/hours will change.

The Del Valle Regional Park is located on Del Valle Road off Mines Road, south of Livermore.  There are some amazing wineries in Livermore, on the way to Del Valle.  My friends stopped at Concannon last year and really enjoyed it!

Resources:

Del Valle website- www.ebparks.org/parks/del_valle

East Bay regional parks camping phone number- 1-888-327-2757, press option 2,  (1-888-EBPARKS, reservations can be made up to 12 weeks in advance.)

--TC Mama