All boats are rented on a first come first serve basis. No Reservations. Boats can be rented from sunrise – 1:45pm daily with the last boat returning at 4:00pm.
Camp Store is open on Saturday and Sunday
Friday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 8:00pm
Sunday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
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.
Park Gate Hours
January 7:00am – 6:00pm
February 7:00am – 6:00pm
March 6:00am – 7:00pm
April 6:00am – 8:00pm
May – Labor Day
6:00am – 9:00pm
After Labor Day – Sep 30
6:00am – 8:00pm
October 6:00am – 7:00pm
November 7:00am – 6:00pm
December 7:00am – 6:00pm
CHRISTMAS DAY – CLOSED
| Marina Concession | January- February | Daily | 7:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| March | Daily | 6:00 am – 6:00 pm | |
| Lake Del Valle Hours 2024 | April | Daily | 6:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| May to Labor Day | Daily | 6:00 am – 8:00 pm | |
| After Labor Day to Sept. 30 | Daily | 6:00 am – 7:00 pm | |
| October | Daily | 6:00 am – 6:00 pm | |
| November to December | Daily | 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Dec. 25 |
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| Beach Store | Closed due to Flooding | ||
| Camp Store | |||
| Until Memorial Day | Friday | 1:30 pm – 8:00 pm | |
| Until Memorial Day | Saturday | 8:00 am – 8:00 pm | |
| Until Memorial Day | Sunday | 8:00 am – 3:00 pm | |
$6 per vehicle
$4 per trailered vehicle
$25 per bus
$5 Fishing Permit (16+ years old) (CA DFW license also required in addition)
| ATTENTION: All boats are rented on a first come first serve basis. No Reservations.
To rent any watercraft you must provide the deposit, your driver’s license, and be 18 years of age. Dogs are counted as people in the maximum person allowed. |
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All prices are subject to change without notice. *Please note Pedal Boats and Canoes are currently not available due to our limited dock space. This will change once our new dock is in place. Capsized Boat Charge: $100 Tour Boat: Price varies per program Half Off Rentals: Wednesdays Only for boat rentals of 4 + hours Oct 1 until April 18 (Excludes Holidays) Senior Discount: 40% off full or half day rentals, Monday-Friday only; excludes holidays and weekends You will need to follow all rules posted. To see a list of these rules, please click here. Last Boat rented goes out 3 hours and 15 minutes before store closes. |
The Del Valle Family Campground has 150 sites, 21 have water, sewage and electrical hookups. The sites are served by centrally located toilet and shower facilities. There are also 7 group campgrounds. For family or group reservations please call (888) 327-2757, or visit http://www.ebparks.org for more information. Reservations can be made at least 12 weeks in advance.
Fishing is excellent at Del Valle Lake. Anglers 16 year of age or older must purchase a Department of Fish & Game fishing license and a East Bay Regional fishing permit.
Regular trout plants take place from October through May by the California Department of Fish and Game. In addition, East Bay Regional Park District has a supplement fishing program which promotes the stocking of trout from the fall until spring and catfish in the summer; the revenue generated from the sales of the fishing permits allows the District to stock rainbow trout and channel catfish (each fish between 2-10 lbs) on a weekly basis.
Other species of fish include Black Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Sturgeon, Salmon, Crappie, Bluegill and variety of pan fish which bite throughout the year. You can call the marina for the most recent fish report.
The lake speed limit is 10mph and fishing is permitted only during the posted park operating hours. NO FISHING is permitted in the stream entering the lake except during the regular State trout season. The limit for all species is five fish per person per day. For fishing regulations, visit the California Department of Fish and Game.
For your convenience there are two stores which provide grocery items, ice, hot and cold drinks and snacks, toys, swimming apparel, camping goods, and firewood.
The marina provides Department of Fish & Game fishing license and the East Bay Regional fishing permit, bait and tackle, and a boat rental fleet of motorboats, patio boats, pedal boats and canoes. Any size boat may be launched at the paved boat ramp, offering 6 lanes for your use. The lake speed limit is 10mph.
Swimming is permitted south of the boat ramp in the designated areas only as shown on map. Lifeguards are on duty as posted. Swimming is permitted north of the of the boat ramp, although no lifeguards are on duty; Swim at your own risk. FLOAT TOYS are NOT allowed at the Beaches, on weekend or holidays.
Other activities include 67 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails, a nature study area, and much more which will keep you and your family and friends entertained.
Del Valle Lake is located 10 miles south of Livermore off Interstate 580 in the San Francisco East Bay area.
From Interstate 580 Eastbound or Westbound
Exit at North Livermore Avenue in Livermore.
Head south and proceed through the town of Livermore.
About 1.5 miles outside of Livermore, turn right onto Mines Road.
Go about 3.5 miles and continue straight on Del Valle Road.
Turn left to stay on Del Valle Road.
The Park entrance is about 4 miles ahead.
| ATTENTION: All boats are rented on a first come first serve basis. No Reservations.
To rent any watercraft you must provide the deposit, your driver’s license, and be 18 years of age. Dogs are counted as people in the maximum person allowed. |
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All prices are subject to change without notice. *Please note Pedal Boats and Canoes are currently not available due to our limited dock space. This will change once our new dock is in place. Capsized Boat Charge: $100 Tour Boat: Price varies per program Half Off Rentals: Wednesdays Only for boat rentals of 4 + hours Oct 1 until April 18 (Excludes Holidays) Senior Discount: 40% off full or half day rentals, Monday-Friday only; excludes holidays and weekends You will need to follow all rules posted. To see a list of these rules, please click here. Last Boat rented goes out 3 hours and 15 minutes before store closes. |