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> BRI: Newt Hollow Picnic Area (150)
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including
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and
water quality
are at
www.EBParks.org/Alerts-Closures
.
Picnic
,
indoor facility
,
group camping
,
backpacking
, and
horse camping
reservations may be made by
calling 1 (888) 327-2757 option 2, Monday through Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm (closed holidays)
to reach the Reservations Department.
Individual campground reservations can be made online
for
Anthony Chabot
,
Del Valle
,
Dumbarton Quarry
or by calling the phone number above. Information about all camping facilities can be found
here
.
This site has a maximum capacity of 150. Newt Hollow has thirteen 10-ft tables, 2 double BBQ's, 3 single BBQ's, 1 bench, and a drinking fountain with spigot. Two chemical toilets are 200 yards from site. It is located near the Bear Creek entrance to the park, is well shaded by large oak trees and has a platform often used for small wedding ceremonies. To call the park use 1-888-EBPARKS, option 3, ext 4508. DIRECTIONS: from Hwy 24 take the Orinda Village exit and head north on Camino Pablo Rd. Shortly after Camino Pablo becomes San Pablo Dam Rd, turn right at the stoplight onto Bear Creek Rd. The Bear Creek entrance will be on your right, just beyond the Happy Valley Road intersection. From I-80 take the San Pablo Dam Rd exit and head east through town past the San Pablo Reservoir. Turn left at the stoplight onto Bear Creek Rd and look for the Bear Creek park entrance just beyond Happy Valley Rd.
Location:
Briones Regional Park
5363 Alhambra Valley Rd.
Martinez, CA, US 94553
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Phone:
(888) 327-2757 Ext. 3
Supervisor:
Joseph Miller
Amenity:
Beer and Wine Allowed without a Permit
Parking Nearby
Shady or Partially Shaded
Max Capacity:
150
Extra Details
Link
Briones Park Map
Image:
Newt Hollow Picnic Area
Briones
Link
Picnic FAQ
For Online Reservations:
Online reservations open at 9:00am on first accepted advance day.
Residents must make reservations between 365 day(s) and 3 day(s) in advance.
Non-residents must make reservations between 3 day(s) and 3 day(s) in advance.
Hours of Operation
Default Hours:
Sun
10am to 6pm
Mon
10am to 6pm
Tue
10am to 6pm
Wed
10am to 6pm
Thu
10am to 6pm
Fri
10am to 6pm
Sat
10am to 6pm
Part of Larger Rental Facility:
Areas within this Facility: