I do love Mt. Diablo but would recommend sticking to Spring nights or
timing your arrival so you minimize the time sitting out in the sun as the
campsites are up high in an exposed area (unless you know a spot with more
tree cover). We had a couple hours baking in the sun in 90 degree weather.
This being the Riv list, I'm surprised no one has mentioned Mt Diablo.
There are sanctioned campgrounds, but there is a lot of space for
unsanctioned camping. Just don't light a campfire at the unsanctioned
spots.
jim mather
walnut creek ca
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 7:33:28 AM UTC-8
Bothe in Calistoga. Good hike and bike campsite always available. Though
this will be a better option as the Vine Trail continues to be extende,
otherwise you get some time on Silverado Trail which is nice but … yeah,
cars.
On Monday, January 22, 2024 at 3:30:29 PM UTC-8 christian poppell
Hey Jesse,
I've visited Samuel P many times via bike. Pre 2020, hiker biker site at
Samuel P was no reservation required. Even when the hiker/biker was "full"
there was always enough room to squeeze in. The best part of sharing the
site with others is hearing their stories. Some were
Camp Site #1 at Angel Island, facing East towards Richmond, has adjacent to
it the best climbing tree I've ever seen. I'm not a big climbing tree
connoisseur, but that one is #1 in my limited experience. I had two
overnighters there and would do again.
Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA
On Monday,
Thanks! I was able to a camp reservation in Feb for Angel Isand, i'll
report back on how it went.
Donzaemon - I think most "require" a reservation, but some do have first
some site for bikers/hikers. A few friends also let me know that they have
never had an issue showing up during the week.
Does one need a reservation to camp there? Trying to plan a trip there this
spring and most of the weekend slots are gone.
Don
On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 10:43:26 AM UTC-8 Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
> Angel Island is an oft-overlooked destination.
> SP Taylor State Park (though in a valley and
Angel Island is an oft-overlooked destination.
SP Taylor State Park (though in a valley and tends to be a bit damp)
China Camp State Park
On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 10:31:42 AM UTC-8 jesse.b...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello! I am hoping to do a lot more quick overnight trips this year and
>
