Mt. Diablo Sp Campground

Mt. Diablo Sp Campground

On a clear day, from the summit of Mount Diablo State Park visitors can see35 of California's 58 counties. It is said that the view is surpassed onlyby that of 19,000-foot Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. With binoculars,Yosemite's Half Dome is even visible from Mt. Diablo. The park features excehiking and rock climbing opportunities. The mountain was formed when a massof underlying rock was gradually forced up through the earth's surface so,unlike other mountains, older and older rocks are encountered as you climb tmountain. The mountain was regarded as sacred to Native Americans.

Park Kiosk Hours:

• Hi Season: 8am-Sunset
• Lo Season: 8am-Sunset

Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15

On a clear day, from the summit of Mount Diablo State Park visitors cansee 35 of California's58 counties. With binoculars,Yosemite's Half Dome is evenvisible from Mt. Diablo. The parkfeatures include hiking and rock climbing opportunities. The mountainwas formed when a mass of underlying rock was gradually forced upthrough the earth's surface so, unlike other mountains, older rocks areencountered as you climb the mountain. The mountain was regarded assacred to Native Americans.

Park Kiosk Hours:

• Hi Season: 8am-Sunset
• Lo Season: 8am-Sunset

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