Garin Regional Park Campground California

Garin Regional Park Overview

Garin Regional Park is a large and beautiful park on the East side of the San Francisco Bay. Arroyo Flats is the name of the campground here. The Arroyo Flats campground is a large group site. It can accommodate between 17 and 75 people. This site can only have primitive tent camping. It can accommodate up to 15 vehicles. 2 Vehicles can park at the site but the rest must park in the lot. However, the parking lot is about a quarter mile from the site. There is plenty of shade at the sites. Dogs can come as well. Also, it is ADA accessible. Permits are $25 for beer and wine. You can not bring hard alcohol. The park and campground are open year-round.

Amenities at the campground include picnic tables, a BBQ, fire circle, as well as potable water and 2 chemical toilets. The closest dump stations are at Anthony Chabot Regional Park Campground (14mi northwest) and Alameda County Fairgrounds (19mi east).

Garin Regional Park – Area recreation & Activities

There is plenty to do at Garin Regional Park. It connects with Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park. They form over 5,800 acres of open space and rolling hills. Some of the most popular activities that visitors take part in are kite flying, birdwatching, picnicking, horseback riding, as well as fishing. Fishing is available at the Jordan Pond. Here you can find info on purchasing a fishing license. There are also tons of trails for hiking and biking that provide scenic views of the San Francisco Bay.

Also, there are annual events that are fun to attend. The Garin Apple Festival takes place late in the summer. You can enjoy apple tasting, folk music, as well as games throughout the day. In addition, you can visit the Dry Creek Garden and the Garin Red Barn Visitor Center. The garden offers over 200 species of plants. Also, the Visitor Center offers a blacksmith shop as well as a tool shop. Visitors can learn about the area’s history of farming and ranching there.

Other parks with group campgrounds that you might like are Anthony Chabot, Del Valle, Coyote Hills, Point Pinole, and Tilden.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Hiking & Biking Trails
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Interpretive Programs
• Nature Programs
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Wildlife Viewing