4.0377 reviewsPrice
$30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
50 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
50 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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1300 North Gate Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Learn more about alerts →Rock climbers and families with kids who'll spend hours scrambling the sandstone at Rock City. Fall is the sweet spot, with daytime temps in the 65–85°F range and cool nights. Site 2 gets good reviews for trail access and clean restrooms nearby.
15-foot site spacing means you'll hear your neighbors clearly, sloped terrain complicates tent setup, there are no showers, and a few reviewers flagged staff interactions that felt unwelcoming. Summer heat regularly tops 100°F and the algorithm rates it 2/5 for that reason.
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Rated higher than 37% of graded campgrounds
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Live Oak Campground is located in Mount Diablo State Park. It contains 22 campsites. The campground area includes significant historic resources dating to the Civilian Conservation Corps. Over 50 individual campsites in the park have nearby showers and flush toilets. Five group campsites have pit toilets and running water.
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Fall brings the best conditions. Daytime temps run 65–85°F with cool nights in the 40s–50s, ideal for hiking and climbing without summer's heat. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F, making early morning the only comfortable time for trails. Spring wildflowers are excellent, though weekends get crowded during peak bloom. Winter is mild and good for hiking, with fewer visitors. Fire danger drops in fall compared to mid-summer, improving access reliability.
Spring offers milder weather and good hiking opportunities, per seasonal notes.
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Live Oak Campground offers a mix of amenities as per user reviews and authoritative sources. Bathrooms are equipped with flushing toilets, and potable water is available via spigots near most campsites. There are no shower facilities at this campground, as confirmed by both authoritative sources and user testimonials. Picnic tables are not consistently available at all campsites. Some campsites feature BBQ grills and shaded areas, which contribute to the camping experience.
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