All boats are rented on a first come first serve basis. No Reservations. Boats can be rented from 7:00am – 1:45pm with the last boat returning at 4:00pm.
Camp Store is only open on Saturday
Saturday – 8:00am – 8:00pm
Del Valle Lake is located 10 miles south of Livermore off Interstate 580 in the San Francisco East Bay area. The lake is surrounded by over 5,000 acres of beautiful oak-covered hills at an altitude of 745 feet. The water level at Del Valle Lake fluctuates seasonally from a high of 703 feet in the summer to a low of 678 feet in the winter. The lake stretches for 5 miles and has 16 miles of shoreline.
Lake Del Valle contains algae but no toxins.
ATTENTION: SHADOW CLIFFS BOAT RENTALS AND CONCESSIONS IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Shadow Cliffs is situated only a mile from downtown Pleasanton on Stanley Boulevard. Swimming, fishing and non-motorized boats are allowed at the park. The park was formerly a gravel quarry and was donated to the Park District; 266-acres have been developed with an 80-acre lake, parking and picnic grounds. An arroyo with a chain of smaller lakes and ponds provides retreats on hot summer days.
WILL BE CLOSING NOVEMBER 10, 2024, FOR THE SEASON AND WILL REOPEN FEBRUARY 7, 2025.
Boat rental availability is contingent on the weather. We are unable to conduct boat inspections under wet conditions. For best results on personal boats, the boat must be banded.
For a full list of Rules & Regulations at the Park visit http://www.ebmud.com/recreation/rules-and-regulations/
Invasive Mussel Prevention:
https://www.ebmud.com/recreation/protecting-natural-habitat/invasive-mussel-prevention
Pet Rules
Pets are allowed on paved roads & the developed picnic areas only.
Must be on a leash at all times.
Not allowed in boats or on the shoreline
Do not leave unattended.
The San Pablo Reservoir Recreation Area offers exciting outdoor activities including fishing, boating, picnicking, kayaking and hiking. The park also has facilities for group events, weddings and meetings. San Pablo Recreation Area is located off San Pablo Dam Road between Orinda and El Sobrante.
Swimming and Paddle Boarding are not permitted at this lake, thank you for your cooperation.