El Venado Campground Introduce
Welcome to El Venado Campground, where nature meets convenience in the heart of Castro Valley, California. Nestled amidst a grove of eucalyptus trees, our campground offers a unique blend of tranquility and adventure, making it an ideal destination for campers seeking both relaxation and exploration.
El Venado Campground is renowned for its group sites, providing ample space for social gatherings and outdoor activities. The area is perfect for stargazing, with guests often spotting shooting stars under the open sky. Our facilities include clean vault toilets, picnic tables, and BBQ areas, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Adjacent to Chabot Park, visitors can enjoy hiking trails, though some may be closed seasonally. During your stay, keep an eye out for local wildlife like turkeys and lizards, adding a touch of wilderness charm to your camping experience.
- Scenic Setting: Surrounded by eucalyptus trees, offering breathtaking views and peaceful surroundings.
- Group Camping: Perfect for gatherings, with plenty of space and amenities for social activities.
- Clean Facilities: Known for clean toilets and picnic areas, ensuring a hygienic camping experience.
- Parking & Accessibility: Abundant parking spaces and easy access to trails nearby.
- Nature Activities: Ideal for stargazing and observing local wildlife, enhancing your outdoor adventure.
El Venado Campground is more than just a place to stay; it's an experience that connects you with nature while offering all the comforts of home. Whether you're camping with friends, family, or seeking solo adventure, our campground provides a memorable retreat in Castro Valley.
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Customer Reviews
Awesome group site! Surrounded by beautiful eucalyptus trees on every side. In the middle it is open for star gazing- we saw several shooting stars! Plenty of space for parking, cleanest vault toilet ever- didn’t even smell! The picnic tables are fixed and there was an ant nest under the prep table, and it was very private from the other sites. Tent areas are split between the very back or the very front, with picnic table area and large bbq in center. There is no food locker. There’s 3 garbage cans with lids and one recycle bin for cans and glass. During the daytime- plenty of sun, there is one corner of shade where some 12ish of us hung out. Kids saw turkeys and lizards. We saw a herd of hundreds of goats trimming the grass which was super fun for the kids! The gate to the group sites is always locked. You receive entry code a few days before your reserved date. The Towhee trail and columbine trail were closed, so we had to walk all the way to the entry kiosk to hop on a trial to get to the lake, about 2 miles. Weather was perfect in Aug, with light breezes.
Trashcans. Clean toilets. Fire pit. Abundant parking. A friend had a going away party and just set things up on the picnic tables and folks stopped by when they could. It was convenient, fun and the best part of camping in the backyard combined with the best parts of visiting the wilder corners of Chabot Park. Can't recommend it highly enough, just remember that fires may be forbidden during fire season. It is after all just a grove of eucalyptus trees.
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