Garin Regional Park

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.