Park Hours
Mount Diablo State Park Information
Opening:
8 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 Museum
Visitor Center
Open daily 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
For more information call 925-837-6119
Mitchell Canyon
VIsitor Center
Open weekends only
and some holidays
Summer Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Winter Hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Park Closures and Road Conditions
For the latest recorded information on Park closure and road conditions please call 925-837-2525
Mountain Weather Conditions
For the latest recorded information on mountain weather conditions please call 925-838-9225 or visit this link.
Hot, Dry Season Conditions
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.
925-855-1730
925-837-6129
925-672-4266
925-837-6119
925-837-0904
925-837-6122
925-673-2891
925-837-2525
Welcome to South Gate Road KIosk
Other Telephone Numbers
Supervising Ranger . . . . . . .
Junction Ranger . . . . . . . . . .
Mitchell Canyon Ranger . . .
Summit Museum . . . . . . . . .
Entrance Station . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sector Office . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information . . . . . .
Additional information available on the Mount Diablo State Park California Parks Website
Admission Fees (Day Use Fees)
Effective January 2015
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Main Entrance Fee: $10.00 per car / Seniors 62 and over: $9.00 per car
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Mitchell Canyon and Macedo Ranch: $6.00 per car / Seniors 62 and over: $5.00 per car
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California Explorer Vehicle Day Use Annual Parking Pass: $195.00
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Golden Poppy Vehicle Day Use Annual Pass: $125.00
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Limited Use Golden Bear Pass: $20.00
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Purchase passes here
Group Picnic Reservations
For reservations and information, call: 925-837-6129 ext. 4
Family Campground Fees
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$30.00 - Juniper, Live Oak, and Junction Family Camp Sites (all seasons)
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$10.00 - Additional vehicle (1 only)
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$ 2.00 - Senior Discount (off Camping Fees)
Group Camp Fees
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$65.00 - Stagecoach and Boundary
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$100.00 - Buckeye and Wildcat
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$165.00 - BBQ Terrace
For more camping information, see Camping Info page
Fire Danger - How Will It Affect You?
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Fires shall at all times be maintained in a safe condition.
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Never leave a fire unattended.
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Extinguish all fires prior to departure.
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Ground fires are not permitted.
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Firewood gathering is prohibited.
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Report all wildfires immediately.
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Ask a Park Ranger for further information.
Call the park information line at 925-837-2525 or 925-837-0904 to confirm whether the park is closed for very high fire danger during hot, dry months!
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You are responsible for obeying all park rules. Ask a Park Ranger for further information.