Park Hours
Opening:
Closing:
8:00 AM
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.
Safety Info:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PROHIBITED
Mount Diablo State Park Information
Summit Museum
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
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 information on Park closure, road conditions, or fire danger, call 925-837-2525 or check the Mount Diablo State Park Website.
Other Telephone Numbers
Junction Ranger . . . . . . . .
Mitchell Canyon Ranger. .
Summit Museum . . . . . . .
Entrance Station . . . . . . .
Sector Office . . . . . . . . . . .
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925-837-6129
925-672-4266
925-837-6119
925-837-0904
925-673-2891
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Additional information is available on the Mount Diablo State Park California Parks Website
Welcome to South Gate Road KIosk
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 (cash only accepted)
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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.