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Mount Diablo State Park
General Information
Hours & Fees		 Park Logo

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For the latest recorded information on Park closure and road conditions, please call (925) 837-2525.
For the latest recorded information on mountain weather conditions, please call (925) 838-9225

Other telephone numbers:

925-855-1730    Supervising Ranger
925-837-6129   Junction Ranger
925-672-4266   Mitchell Canyon Ranger
925-837-6119   Summit Museum

925-837-0904    Entrance Station
925-837-6122   Maintenance
925-673-2891   Sector Office
925-837-2525   General Information

Park Location Map and Directions

Additional Information Available on the
Mt. Diablo State Park California Parks Website
Mount Diablo State Park Brochure (pdf file)

            Due to the high fire danger during the hot and dry season, it is suggested you call Mount Diablo
State Park Information Line at (925) 837-0904 to confirm conditions and any closures.
See Fire Danger Chart

Park Hours

OPENING: 8:00 AM
CLOSING: Gates are closed to arriving visitors at sunset. Visitors should plan to be in their vehicles by sunset headed out to avoid being locked in.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES   PROHIBITED

 Summit Visitor Center
Open Daily 10 AM to 4 PM. For more information call (925) 837-6119.

Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center
Open Weekends Only and some Holidays
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Summer Hours
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Winter Hours

Welcome to
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Effective July 2005

ADMISSION FEES (Day Use Fees)
Main Entrances Fee - $6.00 per car  /   Seniors 62 and over - $5.00 per car 
Mitchell Canyon and  Macedo Ranch - $3.00 per car /  Seniors 62 and over - $2/00 per car
Annual Day Use Parking Pass - $125.00

GROUP PICNIC RESERVATIONS
For reservations and information, call Ranger Doug Camden at 925-837-6129 (ext 3)

CAMPING FEES
$20.00 - May 15 through September 15  
$15.00 - September 16 through May 14    
$6.00 - Additional vehicles
$2.00 - Senior Discount (off Camping Fees)                        

For more camping information see Camping Info Page.

 

Fire Danger - How Will It Affect You?

Fire Danger
Reading		 Wood fire permitted in
in stoves and BBQ
pits in designated picnic and camp
sites		 Use
of
Compressed
Logs		 Use
of
Charcoal		 Use of
Self-
contained
Stove		 Cigarette
Smoking (including
within a
vehicle)		 Park
Closed
LOW YES YES YES YES YES NO
MEDIUM NO YES YES YES YES NO
HIGH NO NO YES YES NO NO
HIGH with RED FLAG NO NO NO YES NO NO
VERY HIGH to
EXTREME		 NO NO NO NO NO YES
  • Fires shall at all times be mainained in a safe condition.
  • Never leave a fire unattended.
  • Extinquish all fires prior to departure.
  • Ground fires are not permitted.
  • Firewood gathering is prohibited.
  • Report all wildfires immediately.
  • Ask a Park Ranger for further information.

Call the park information line at (925) 837-2525 or (925) 837-0904 to confirm whether park is closed for very high fire danger during hot dry months!

You are responsible for obeying all park rules. Ask a Park Ranger for further information.
ALL FEATURES OF THE PARK ARE PROTECTED!!
Do not remove or disturb plants, animals or geological features.

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MOUNT DIABLO INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 346 - Walnut Creek, CA 94597-0346
(925) 927-7222 / FAX: (877) 349-5016