East Bay Regional Park District

source · source-ebrpd-sunol-park-page

Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

Claims and evidence

Ohlone overnights

Channel
phone
Designated sites only
Yes
Minimum advance days
2
Required
Yes
Evidence and sources (3)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-ohlone-wilderness-trail

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Overnight use requires a separate reservation for a designated trail campsite, made by phone at least two days in advance. Reserved overnight parking is allowed at Del Valle, Sunol, and Mission Peak parking lots.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
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    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

  2. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: The Sunol park page corroborates designated-site reservation and two-business-day advance requirements.

    The page states that as of January 1, 2026 an Ohlone permit is not required and no additional permits will be sold. Overnight backpacking reservations remain required, and designated Ohlone Trail campsites require advance reservation two or more business days ahead.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
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    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Ohlone Wilderness Trail

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

  3. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: The booking overview corroborates the overnight reservation requirement and expresses the lead time as 48 hours.

    The rendered overview identifies Sunol as an EBRPD campsite facility with limited backpack sites, describes the Ohlone Wilderness Trail as a hiking destination, and requires backpack reservations for overnight stays at least 48 hours in advance.

    Publisher
    ReserveAmerica / East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
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    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: ReserveAmerica / East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Important Information
    • Description
    • Recreation
    • Facilities

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

Trail permit required

No
Evidence and sources (2)

Claim effective interval: 2026-01-01 to No end bound

Spatial scope IDs: scope-ohlone-wilderness-trail

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    As of 2026-01-01, an Ohlone trail permit is not required and no additional permits will be sold. An overnight backpacking reservation is still required.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
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    Observed at
    2026-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

  2. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: The Sunol park page independently corroborates the Ohlone park page's effective-date statement.

    The page states that as of January 1, 2026 an Ohlone permit is not required and no additional permits will be sold. Overnight backpacking reservations remain required, and designated Ohlone Trail campsites require advance reservation two or more business days ahead.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
    Wayproof live source review
    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Ohlone Wilderness Trail

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

Site inventory

Sites
  • camp-ohlone-map-backpack
  • camp-ohlone-map-high-valley-group
Season
year round
Minimum advance business days
5
Reservation channel
phone
Sunol backpack permit required
Yes
Dogs allowed overnight
No
Campfires allowed
No
High valley hike in miles
1.0
High valley access
steep
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-sunol-backpack-camp, scope-sunol-high-valley-group-camp

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: Official Sunol visitor material directly identifies both camps and their booking, permit, access, fire, and dog constraints.

    Sunol Backpack Camp and High Valley Group Camp are open year-round by advance phone reservation at least five business days ahead. An Ohlone Wilderness Trail Permit is required at Sunol Backpack Camp. Dogs are not permitted overnight and campfires are prohibited. High Valley is a steep one-mile hike from the visitor center.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
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    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-22T00:00:00-07:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Sunol Backpack Area and High Valley Group Camp

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

Drinking water available

No
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-sunol-wilderness-regional-preserve

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: Structured directly from the identified live page section.

    The page states that Shady Glen Trail is currently closed, updated September 20, 2026; prohibits open fires and barbecues of any type; permits gas-fueled stoves only at Alameda Grove and School Camp; and says visitors must bring drinking water because no drinking water is available in the park.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
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    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Shady Glen Trail Closure
    • No Open Fires or Barbecues
    • Overview

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

Fire policy

Open fires
No
Barbecues
No
Gas stoves allowed only at
  • Alameda Grove
  • School Camp
Evidence and sources (1)

Claim effective interval: 2026-09-20 to No end bound

Spatial scope IDs: scope-sunol-wilderness-regional-preserve

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: Structured directly from the identified live page section.

    The page states that Shady Glen Trail is currently closed, updated September 20, 2026; prohibits open fires and barbecues of any type; permits gas-fueled stoves only at Alameda Grove and School Camp; and says visitors must bring drinking water because no drinking water is available in the park.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
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    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Shady Glen Trail Closure
    • No Open Fires or Barbecues
    • Overview

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

Trail closure

Trail
Shady Glen Trail
Status
closed
Updated on
2026-09-20
Evidence and sources (1)

Claim effective interval: 2026-09-20 to No end bound

Spatial scope IDs: scope-sunol-wilderness-regional-preserve

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: Structured directly from the identified live page section.

    The page states that Shady Glen Trail is currently closed, updated September 20, 2026; prohibits open fires and barbecues of any type; permits gas-fueled stoves only at Alameda Grove and School Camp; and says visitors must bring drinking water because no drinking water is available in the park.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
    Wayproof live source review
    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Shady Glen Trail Closure
    • No Open Fires or Barbecues
    • Overview

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

Water contact allowed

No
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-sunol-wilderness-regional-preserve

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: Structured directly from the identified live page section.

    The page prohibits swimming or wading in Alameda Creek or elsewhere in Sunol, identifies a reservation-only Sunol Backpack Area, and describes the Ohlone Wilderness Trail as part of Sunol recreation.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
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    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Attractions
    • Sunol Backpack Area
    • Ohlone Wilderness Trail

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

Visitor access profile

Address
1895 Geary Road, Sunol, CA
Parking fee weekends holidays usd
5
Public transit
No
Visitor center public wifi
Yes
Seasonal gate hours published
Yes
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-sunol-wilderness-regional-preserve

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: Structured directly from the identified live page section.

    The live Sunol park page publishes seasonal park hours, weekend and holiday parking fees, the 1895 Geary Road address, public WiFi at the Visitor Center, and no public transit to the park.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
    Wayproof live source review
    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Hours
    • Fees
    • Address
    • Internet & Cellular Access
    • Public Transit

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

Recorded observations

Browse observations separately (5)

Sunol Backpack Camp and High Valley Group Camp are open year-round by advance phone reservation at least five business days ahead. An Ohlone Wilderness Trail Permit is required at Sunol Backpack Camp. Dogs are not permitted overnight and campfires are prohibited. High Valley is a steep one-mile hike from the visitor center.

Publisher
East Bay Regional Park District
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T00:00:00-07:00

Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

Recorded artifact references
  • Sunol Backpack Area and High Valley Group Camp

References are not a confirmation of current availability.

The page states that Shady Glen Trail is currently closed, updated September 20, 2026; prohibits open fires and barbecues of any type; permits gas-fueled stoves only at Alameda Grove and School Camp; and says visitors must bring drinking water because no drinking water is available in the park.

Publisher
East Bay Regional Park District
Observer / attribution
Wayproof live source review
Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

Recorded artifact references
  • Shady Glen Trail Closure
  • No Open Fires or Barbecues
  • Overview

References are not a confirmation of current availability.

The page states that as of January 1, 2026 an Ohlone permit is not required and no additional permits will be sold. Overnight backpacking reservations remain required, and designated Ohlone Trail campsites require advance reservation two or more business days ahead.

Publisher
East Bay Regional Park District
Observer / attribution
Wayproof live source review
Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

Recorded artifact references
  • Ohlone Wilderness Trail

References are not a confirmation of current availability.

The page prohibits swimming or wading in Alameda Creek or elsewhere in Sunol, identifies a reservation-only Sunol Backpack Area, and describes the Ohlone Wilderness Trail as part of Sunol recreation.

Publisher
East Bay Regional Park District
Observer / attribution
Wayproof live source review
Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

Recorded artifact references
  • Attractions
  • Sunol Backpack Area
  • Ohlone Wilderness Trail

References are not a confirmation of current availability.

The live Sunol park page publishes seasonal park hours, weekend and holiday parking fees, the 1895 Geary Road address, public WiFi at the Visitor Center, and no public transit to the park.

Publisher
East Bay Regional Park District
Observer / attribution
Wayproof live source review
Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

Recorded artifact references
  • Hours
  • Fees
  • Address
  • Internet & Cellular Access
  • Public Transit

References are not a confirmation of current availability.

Published record history

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