Lake Del Valle Family Campground

The park on a weekday is phenomenal. We stayed at site 25 and it was a perfect spot. Flat, easy to place a trailer. Plenty of spots to add a tent if need be. Great space to sit around the fire. Great views off the north east hills. There is abundant wildlife. We sat for 30 min watching a Bald Eagle perched in a tree at the lake. There were American pelicans, assortment of water fowl and a Heron hunting nearby. 15 min from town but miles away the hustle and bustle of life.

Great place for family camping. Nice big cap site with 2 car parking. The best part is its all grass, no dirt. Very safe , no wild animals so you can feel safe at night. Restrooms and showers are very approachable from all camp site. Great hike area and lake view is cherry on the cake.

It's a beautiful park, but there's no swimming and zero campsites close to the water. The docks are all closed off and you can't launch your watercraft or ANT aquatic items if they have been used anywhere outside of Santa Clara in the past 7 days (they quarantine your items for 5 days, but will be allowed back on the water after a 7 day period). If you allow them to put a lock device on your items to prevent you from using it ANYWHERE OTHER THAN Santa Clara parks, they will allow you to skip the full inspection; but you still have to pay the I section fee and dock fee (which is all separate from the entrance and parking fees. You also have to pay for each item (Bike, Kayak, scooter, boat, trailer, camper, car, # of people, each pet). Basically, it's a beautiful spot if you want limited hiking and sitting a good distance from the water.

First time at this campground and there is alot to like. Unfortunately the rangers told us that we cannot go in the water since we can get sick from the algae that was growing there. We had two dogs and they said not to let them near the water because it will get them really sick for the same. No matter the campgrounds was great. Lots of shady areas where you can set up the tents. This campground includes a bathroom and shower. There is also a store at the entrance so you can purchase ice, firewood, and snacks. There is a river by our campsite and a lake just a few minute drive from said campsite. The lake is beautiful and was cooler since there was a small breeze coming in. This can be a good or bad thing but this is a family camp ground. It was me and a few other adults without kids and next to us were a bunch of kids that were disrespectful and loud. Parents barely interjected when they were on our side of the campground. On the other side we had parents who taught their kids to be respectful and not disturb us while we were hanging out. Had beers and chatted with them. Overall it was a good time despite the little children being loud past quiet hours.

I love this place . Besides the constant fight against flies and bees and also the long distant walk to the area where your dogs can swim with you and enjoy the water. Everything else is great. The showers are roomy the bathrooms have ample amounts of tissue and are clean..the payphone yes I stated payphone only cost 50 cent and works. We stayed on campsite number 46 for our 4 day campout. Enjoyed watching the wild turkeys trot around the campsites trying to find scraps. They are pretty brave. The sale slushys at the little store near by. Wish they had different sizes and also that they stayed open longer. The ranger lady at the kiosk that gave us our parking passes and site pass was pretty cool, friendly and understanding. They only have 2 car spaces on each site than only allow 1 more car in the overflow parking area. Absolutely only 3 cars. Which also sucks. Other than that its a beautiful lake to swim in no matter whats side of it u pick to frolic around in for the afternoon. U will want to be in the beautiful water to escape the heat in the summer. Also don't forget shade wherever you go and buy spray. Even though the flies are braver than the turkeys, even with buy spray them guys come straight at ya. Grrr. And u can bring bikes to ride around.