Garin Regional Park

Open

Open year-round for group camping by reservation only. Reservations must be made at least 3 business days in advance by calling EBRPD Reservations at 1-888-327-2757, option 2. Park gate hours vary seasonally, ranging from 6 PM closure in winter to 9 PM in summer.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 10 at 1:49PM PDT until June 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

1:49 PM — 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore regions near the San Francisco Bay. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.2 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at 8:51 PM on Thursday the 11th, and 1.5 ft above normal (7.23 ft MLLW) at 9:34 PM on Friday the 12th. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 11:37AM PDT until June 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

11:37 AM — 9:00 PM

* WHAT...High temperatures between 90 and 103 for interior valleys and higher elevations. High temperatures between 85 and 96 degrees for the Bay Shoreline. * WHERE...North Bay Interior Mountains and Valleys, and San Francisco Bay Shoreline. * WHEN...From noon to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.

About

Garin Regional Park, part of the East Bay Regional Park District in the Hayward hills, offers camping exclusively through its Arroyo Flats primitive group campsite. This site caters to organized youth groups and large parties seeking a rustic outdoor experience with basic amenities in a scenic East Bay setting. The campsite requires a quarter-mile hike from the parking area and accommodates 25-75 campers. Amenities include five 10-foot picnic tables, one double BBQ, a fire circle with benches, a drinking fountain for potable water, and two chemical toilets. There are no showers or flush toilets. The site has a locked gate; registered campers receive a combination code and information letter 5-10 days before arrival. Parking is limited to 15 vehicle passes total, with 2 vehicles permitted at the campsite (conditions permitting) and 13 in the parking lot. Beer and wine are allowed with purchase of an additional $25 permit; hard alcohol is prohibited. Dogs are allowed in the park on leash (six-foot maximum).

Directions

From I-880, take the Tennyson Road exit and head east. Continue on Tennyson Road for approximately 3 miles, then turn left onto Garin Avenue. Follow Garin Avenue to its end at the park entrance at 1320 Garin Ave, Hayward, CA 94544.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $100

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (888) 327-2757

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

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