Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve

2950 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland CA 94609
Oakland, CA 94609

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Family campsite reservations at Anthony Chabot, Del Valle, and Dumbarton Quarry can be canceled online. To change a family campsite reservation or to change/cancel a backpacking, equestrian, or group camping reservation, call 1-888-327-2757, option 2 or 510-544-2707 (Canadian Residents) to speak to the East Bay Regional Park District Reservations Department (9am-4pm Pacific, Monday – Friday, closed weekends and holidays). Customers may email reservations@ebparks.org, however, we do not accept cancellations nor change requests via email.

East Bay residents have a volcano in their backyard at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve. Originally called Round Top Park, Sibley shares with Temescal and Tilden the distinction of being one of the East Bay Regional Park District's original parks. The preserve was later renamed in honor of Robert Sibley, who helped found the District and served for 10 years on its board of directors. Please visit the Sibley Park Page or call the EBRPD Reservations Department at 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757) option 2 for more information.

Most trails are hiking and equestrian only. A few trails are multi-use. Dogs are permitted at Sibley, but are not allowed on adjacent Huckleberry trails. A visitor center at the park holds self-guided tour brochures so guests can stroll the park and learn of its historic significance at their own leisure.

Bicycles are not allowed on narrow-gauge trails, except on the Skyline Trail between the Sibley visitor center and Old Tunnel Road. : Bicycles are allowed on the wider-gauge fire trails and paved roads but are not allowed on Sibley Round Top from EBMUD water tank road junction to top of Round Top Peak.

The Sibley Backpack Camp is a small, primitive hike-in site (NO VEHICLE ACCESS) for a maximum of 15 campers, a 0.2 mile walk uphill from the parking lot. The site has 180-degree views of Mount Diablo, Volmer Peak and Tilden Park. There are two tent pads - approximately10'x25' and 10'x20'. There is no lawn area. Site has 2 picnic tables (1 ADA), 1 serving table, and a pit toilet. No fires/BBQs allowed; only camp stoves are allowed. Drinking water is 0.2 miles from camp. No alcohol allowed. Dogs are allowed but must be on leash and under owner's control at all times, and must not disturb other animals or park visitors. Horses are allowed but there is no hitching rail and no trough. Bikes are allowed on the fire trail.

Vehicles must be parked in the staging area and display a valid overnight parking permit: Up to 3 parking permits are included in the reservation and will be emailed 5-10 days in advance. No additional parking permits are available, no exceptions.

Reservation must be completed at least 2 days in advance. A maximum of 2 nights may be reserved. To call the park: 1-888-EBPARKS, option 3, ext. 4554

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Picnic table: all 1 sites
Pets allowed: all 1 sites
Largest party: 15 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest propane: 3.9 mi · A&A Gas & Food Mart

Nearest dump station: 5.7 mi · Marina Village Yacht Harbor - East Basin

Nearest water fill: 3.2 mi

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

It is the camper's responsibility to know and follow all campground and park rules, including those in Ordinance 38 District Rules and Regulations: https://www.ebparks.org/public-safety/ordinance-38. Additional information can also be found here: https://www.ebparks.org/recreation/camping. Refer to site information for more details. An information letter, along with parking passes, will be emailed to you approximately one week before your reservation begins. Parking passes must be printed and displayed in vehicle dash. STAY LIMITATIONS: 2 nights max per site for all parks except for the Ohlone Wilderness Trail (Mission Peak, Sunol, Ohlone) which allows up to 3 consecutive nights to hike the entire Ohlone Wilderness Trail. SITE RESERVATIONS: A maximum of one (1) backpack site per household address, customer name, primary occupant, or registered vehicle(s) is permitted on any given date. Additional sites will be canceled. SITE CAPACITY: Capacity varies by site. FIRES/BBQ: No campfires/charcoal BBQs. Camp stoves are permitted. DOGS: No dogs allowed overnight at Mission Peak/Sunol/Ohlone Trail sites. For other locations, check site details at ebparks.org. MINORS: Juveniles under the age of 18 must be accompanied by parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult 21+ years of age. Large groups must have at least 1 adult for every 10 juveniles. NO ALCOHOL, including beer/wine. NO SMOKING: All East Bay Regional Parks are smoke-free which includes vaping. BE GREEN AND CLEAN UP YOUR SITE BEFORE DEPARTING. NO PUBLIC ADVERTISING: All publicly advertised events, including on social media, must have a valid special event permit on file at least 60 days before the event date. QUESTIONS? OR TO CANCEL/CHANGE: Call the EBRPD Reservations Department 1-888-327-2757, option 2. Canadian Residents call 510-544-2707. (9:00 am to 4:00 pm Pacific time, Monday-Friday; closed weekends and holidays). IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: call 911 from a pay phone, or (510) 881-1121 on a cell phone. CELL PHONE RECEPTION MAY BE SPOTTY INSIDE PARKS

Directions

From Highway 24 take the Fish Ranch Road immediately east of the Caldecott Tunnel. Continue 0.8 miles to Grizzly Peak Blvd. Turn left and go 2.4 miles on Grizzly Peak to Skyline Blvd. Turn left and drive 0.1 mile to the preserve entrance on the left. BY BUS: Visit www.transit.511.org to confirm transit information.The closest bus line, AC Transit #305, runs only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. From Lake Merritt BART, 19th Street BART, or Rockridge BART take AC Transit bus 59 or 59A; these bus lines go to the Montclair Transit Center. From there, transfer to AC Transit bus 305 and exit at the stop on Colton Boulevard and Ridgewood Drive. Walk the short distance from Colton to Skyline Boulevard, turn left and proceed to the preserve. It is a mostly level, 0.9-mile walk that passes the Huckleberry Preserve staging area.