Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 10 p.m. – 5 a.m.
- Entrance fee
- $5 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(510) 544-3146
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 3,732 acres, Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area lies in Alameda County, about 8 miles southeast of Livermore.
Popular activities here are surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Not stated | 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. | — |
| Entrance gate — Park Gate | Not stated | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Jan 1 – Feb 28 |
| Other — March | Not stated | 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. | — |
| Other — April | Not stated | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
| Other — May-Labor Day | Not stated | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. | — |
| Park | Not stated | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
| Other — October | Not stated | 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. | — |
| Not stated | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Nov 1 – Dec 31 | |
| Visitor center | Fri | 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Memorial day - labor day |
| Fri–Sun | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Sep 1 – May 31 | |
| Sat–Sun | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — | |
| Swimming | Not stated | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park Curfew: 10pm-5am
Park Gate Hours, January - February: 7am-6pm
March: 6am-7pm
April: 6am-8pm
May-Labor Day: 6am-9pm
After Labor Day - Sept. 30: 6am-8pm
October: 6am-7pm November - December: 7am-6pm
Del Valle Visitor Center: Open Memorial Day - Labor Day, Friday, 2pm-4:30pm; Closed all other days including Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Open September - May: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and most holidays, 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday: 9am-4:30pm
Swimming Hours: Lifeguards on Duty, 11am - 6pm
Del Valle East and West Beach: Weekends and Holidays: May 16–Sept. 27 Monday through Friday: June 1–Aug. 14
Seasons/Climate/Recommended clothing: The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use (Regular) | $5 |
| Vehicle Day Use (Weekend & Holidays, April through Labor Day)) | $10 |
| Bus Parking (per bus) | $25 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use (Regular): $5.00 • Vehicle Day Use (Weekend & Holidays, April through Labor Day)): $10.00 • Bus Parking (per bus): $25.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Are dogs allowed?
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
The 4,395 acres of land host a variety of recreation activitires including hiking, horseback riding, camping, and a five mile long lake with water-oriented recreation.
Overnight facilities: Tent Camping, Group Campsites, Remote Camping, RV/Trailer Campsites w/Hookups, RV Dump Station, RV Access
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingPicnickingFishingHistoric sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingSurfingHikingBikingHorseback ridingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
The park is located on Del Valle Road, just a few miles south of Interstate 580 in Livermore.
Other Information
East Bay Regional Park District operates Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area (listed as Lake Del Valle Regional Park) -- please visit their website for additional information, or call (888) 327-2757.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 7000 Del Valle Road
Livermore, CA 94550 - Nearest town
- Livermore — about 8 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.5842, -121.6890
- Phone
- (510) 544-3146
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located on Del Valle Road, just a few miles south of Interstate 580 in Livermore.
Entrance gate: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology