Lake Del Valle’s rich raw beauty will dazzle
you. The surrounding oak-covered foothills,
colorful vegetation along the shoreline and the
lake’s 10mph boat speed limit make this a
delightful lake to paddle. This lake features
pristine paddling and camping opportunities,
miles of hiking trails to explore, and shaded
family campsites. Make your reservations well in
advance if you plan to camp here during the
summer. Camping reservations are taken up to
twelve weeks in advance.
Lake Del Valle offers
excellent opportunities for boating and water sports
such as paddle boarding, canoeing and
kayaking and are much enjoyed activities on
the lake’s clear waters. Motor boating is
also allowed, but is restricted to a 10mph
speed limit on the entire lake.
A variety of hiking and biking trails are
found in the surrounding area.
Lake Del Valle is stocked regularly with
rainbow trout and catfish. Trout plants
begin from October through May by the
Department of Fish and Game. The East Bay
Regional Park District also stocks rainbow
trout from the fall until spring, and plants
catfish in the summer.
To pass the quagga mussel inspection, kayaks
and gear must be clean and dry. Boats
that fail inspection will not be permitted
to launch and must wait five days before
returning.
Watercraft that are required to
undergo inspections includes boats, kayaks,
canoes, sailboats, inflatable craft, and any
form of floating board.
