From Rancho to Recreation – Anthony Chabot and Lake Chabot Regional Parks

Lands that became Grass Valley Regional Park in 1952 FISHING The lake is well-stocked and is a popular ers, and lawns are provided. Campers may hike to the (later Anthony Chabot Regional Park) were on ter- Bay Area fi shing destination. It is also an ideal location lake for fi shing. Daily Fishing Access Permits and fi re- ritory east of what would become Oakland and San for kids out for their fi rst fi shing experience. wood are sold at the campground. The campground’s

Leandro, an area where Native Americans collected All California Fish and Game regulations apply. A location is convenient for out-of-towners visiting San acorns and other staples of their diet. Today the current California Fishing License with stamps and an Francisco, and for East Bay residents looking for a 5,069-acre park and its lake are named for Anthony EBRPD Daily Fishing Access Permit are required for all recreation respite near home. Registered campers park Chabot, a pioneer California businessman and phi- anglers aged 16 and older. Fishing licenses and EBRPD free at the Lake Chabot Marina. Stay Limit: 15 consecu- lanthropist who created Lake Chabot by building an permits may be purchased at the Marina Cafe. Senior tive days; 30 days per year maximum. There are fees for earth-fi ll dam in 1874-75. Fishing Access Permits, valid for one year from date of tent camping and for full hookup sites. There is a fee for A small portion of Lake Chabot at the park’s south- purchase, are available to those aged 62 and older. Per- second or visiting vehicles, and for dogs. Persons 16-17 ern boundary was part of Rancho San Antonio, grant- mits are valid at all Park District lakes and reservoirs. years of age must have written consent to camp, signed ed to Luis Maria Peralta in 1820. The southern half of No live fi sh may be used as bait. All other legal bait by a parent or guardian, unless accompanied by a parent,

Anthony Chabot Regional Park is within the 27,722- and lures are permitted. Fish may be cleaned only at guardian, or other competent adult leadership. Persons acre Rancho San Lorenzo, granted to Don Guillermo the cleaning station along the walk near the parking lot age 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or

Castro in 1843. Rancho lands were used primarily for (see Lake Chabot Marina detail map at right). Catch- guardian or other competent adult leadership who is at cattle grazing. Gambling debts led to Castro’s sale of and-release angling is encouraged for bass, bluegill, and least 21 years of age. Reservations are recommended the rancho land in the 1860s. It was subdivided into crappie. However, the release of badly hooked game for April 1-Sept. 30, and are accepted year-round. nine ranches, and the new American owners raised fi sh and all non-game fi sh is not allowed. Please bring Campground gates close at 10 p.m. Info and reserva- beef cattle. The northern portion of the park was not any unwanted and tagged fi sh and your completed tions: 1-888-EBPARKS (327-2757), option 2, 1. included in Spanish or Mexican land grants. American creel census card (on the back of your fi shing permit) GROUP CAMPING Seven overnight camping areas settlers developed ranches in the area, including the to the Marina. With your cooperation, we can main- are available by reservation (see map). Organized largest, the 525-acre Grass Valley Ranch. tain an effective fi sh management program to ensure groups are encouraged to use these group camps

Most of these lands were consolidated into wa- that you will always have good fi shing. rather than the family campground. Information and tershed property for the City of Oakland in the early DAILY BAG LIMITS for Lake Chabot are: black reservations: 1-888-327-2757, option 2, 1. Make res- 1900s by the People’s Water Company. The water bass–5; trout–5; catfi sh–5; crappie–25. Bluegill or ervations at least 14 days in advance. There is limited company began large-scale eucalyptus planting about carp–no limit. vehicle parking. 1910, greatly changing the landscape of the area. BOATING AT LAKE CHABOT MARINA This BICYCLE TRAILS Safe use of trails by bicyclists, People’s Water Company became the East Bay Water popular area features fi shing in the 315-acre Lake hikers, and equestrians requires everyone’s coop- Company in 1916, and creation of the East Bay Mu- Chabot, and offers rental boats, tour boat rides, the eration. Each trail user is asked to exercise common nicipal Utility District followed in 1928. The last major Marina Cafe (see description below), recreation trails, courtesy. Trail mileages for most trails are indicated on addition to Chabot Regional Park was Lake Chabot, and picnicking at reservable and fi rst-come, fi rst- the map. There over four miles of paved bicycle trails at

EBMUD’s reserve water supply for Oakland. Through served picnic areas. Swimming is not permitted in the Lake Chabot. The Lake Chabot bicycle loop (see map) a lease to the District, it opened to the public in 1966. lake. Rental boats include row boats, canoes, pedal is 12.42 miles via Live Oak Trail, and 14.41 miles via

LAKE CHABOT RESERVOIR was built in 1874- boats, kayaks, and boats with electric trolling motors. Honker Bay Trail. All fi re roads in the park are open to 75 as a primary water source for the East Bay. The Canoes, kayaks, and scull craft 20 feet and under may mountain bikes unless otherwise posted. Narrow, sin- 315-acre lake was closed to recreation for 91 years. be carried in and launched (launching fee). Rafts and gle-track trails are closed to bicycles. Riders should be In the 1960s it was opened for controlled recreational infl atable vessels with 2 or fewer chambers are not aware of hazardous trail conditions in winter months. uses. Today the lake is a standby emergency water permitted on the lake. State law requires that bicyclists under age 18 wear an supply. For this reason visitors are asked to observe MARINA CAFE AND BAIT SHOP The Lake approved helmet, and the Park District strongly recom- certain necessary regulations to keep the waters pure. Chabot Marina Cafe, open year round, features a res- mends that all bicyclists and equestrians wear helmets taurant that serves snacks, breakfast, and lunch, and while riding to reduce the risk of injury or death. POLICE, FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY ...... 9-1-1 also offers a well-stocked bait and tackle shop. The SKYLINE NATIONAL TRAIL/BAY AREA PARK OFFICE, ANTHONY CHABOT ...... Marina Cafe (510-247-2526) is closed Thanksgiving and RIDGE TRAIL These popular Bay Area trails share ...... 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4502 Christmas. an easement through the park. Follow the triangular PARK OFFICE, LAKE CHABOT...... ANTHONY CHABOT FAMILY CAMGROUND symbols on the map, which signify the route from EB- ...... 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4536

EBRPD HEADQUARTERS ...... 1-888-EBPARKS Year-round camping is available in a eucalyptus grove MUD’s Chabot Staging Area northward to MacDonald

PICNIC RESERVATIONS ...... 1-888-EBPARKS overlooking Lake Chabot. Spacious sites, disabled ac- Staging Area on Redwood Road adjacent to Redwood ...... option 2, then 1 cessible sites and facilities, RV hookup sites (sewage, Regional Park to complete a third of this 31-mile trail. WEB SITE ...... www.ebparks.org water, 30-amp electric, max length 35 feet), hot show- The Skyline Trail extends northwest through Red- TO REACH LAKE CHABOT MARINA From I-580 in San Leandro, exit at Fairmont Drive and go east (uphill). (Note that Fairmont Drive becomes Lake Anthony wood, Tilden, and other Regional Parks to Wildcat Canyon Regional Park in Richmond. The Bay Area Chabot Road.) The Marina entrance will be to the left at the bottom of the hill (parking fee). From I-580 west- Ridge Trail currently begins at Pinole Valley Park in bound in Castro Valley, take the Strobridge Ave. exit. Chabot El Sobrante and runs south through various Regional Turn right on Strobridge, right on Castro Valley Blvd., Parks to Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area in and left on Lake Chabot Road. The Marina is about two Regional Park Castro Valley. miles ahead on the right. From I-580 eastbound in Castro EQUESTRIAN CENTERS Chabot Equestrian Valley, take the Redwood Road exit and turn left onto Center offers lessons, sponsorships, and horse board- Redwood Road, left at Castro Valley Blvd., right at Lake ing. Call (510) 569-4428. Skyline Ranch Equestrian Chabot Road, and follow the directions above. Lake Chabot Center offers lessons and horse boarding. Call (510) TO REACH ANTHONY CHABOT REGIONAL Regional Park 336-0850. PARK MARKSMANSHIP RANGE Chabot Gun Club There are several access points to Anthony Chabot Regional Park on Redwood Road in Oakland. From I-580 offers rifl e and pistol shooting, and snack vending westbound in Castro Valley, take the Redwood Road exit machines. For hours and fee information, call (510) Leona Canyon and turn right on Redwood Road. From I-580 eastbound, 569-0213. take the Redwood Road exit and turn left at Redwood. Regional Open Space WILLOW PARK GOLF COURSE 18-hole public After about two miles on Redwood you will fi rst come to golf course is open daily, 7 a.m. to sunset. The driving Proctor Staging Area, then the Willow Park Golf Course, Preserve range is open from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The facility both on the left. Another few miles will bring you to offers a clubhouse and restaurant (510-537-3174). For Marciel Road and the Marciel Gate hiking and eques- information or golf reservations, call (510) 537-8989. trian staging area. Marciel Road leads to group camping LAKE TOUR BOAT Take tour of the lake on the areas, the marksmanship range, and the Chabot Family Chabot Queen on summer weekends and holidays. Campground. Farther along Redwood Road you will fi nd Bort Meadow Staging Area. After another few miles you Charter a tour by calling (510) 247-2526. Naturalist-led will reach Redwood Regional Park’s Redwood Gate on tours may be scheduled by calling (510) 544-3187. the right, just past Pinehurst Road. Anthony Chabot’s SWIMMING is not permitted in Lake Chabot. MacDonald and Big Bear staging areas are farther along If you would like this information in an alternative Redwood Road on the left. Finally, the Skyline Ranch format, please contact the EBRPD Public Affairs De- Equestrian Center (510-336-0850) will be on the left partment at (510) 544-2200, fax (510) 635-3478, TDD just before Redwood’s intersection with Skyline Blvd. (510) 633-0460, or [email protected]. in Oakland. To reach any of these areas from Highway 13 in Oakland, take the Redwood Road exit, proceed uphill, and cross Skyline Boulevard. You will fi nd all the EAST SHORE TRAIL MARINA 0 100 200 300 Feet entrances to Anthony Chabot along Redwood Road, on CAFE & BAIT WEST BOAT the right and in reverse order as listed above. To reach SHORE TRAIL RENTAL the Chabot Equestrian Center (510-569-4428), take the Jerry Ting Keller Avenue exit off I-580 in Oakland and proceed

MALLARD uphill. Turn left at Skyline Blvd. The equestrian facility will be just ahead on the right. Another few miles will lead PARK HERON RESIDENCE you to the City of Oakland’s City Stables, also on the WILLOW right. Public Transit: www.511.org or dial 511 (TDD/TTY: COVE 800-448-9790); BART: 510-441-BART; 925-676-BART; (TDD/TTY: 510-839-2220). BIKE LOOP ELDERBERRY

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T LAKE CHAB POLICE, FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY...... 9-1-1 ON OT R RM OAD FAI DR. PARK OFFICE, ANTHONY CHABOT...... East Bay Regional Park District ...... 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4502 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, PARK OFFICE, LAKE CHABOT...... 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4536 P.O . Box 5381 EBRPD HEADQUARTERS ...... 1-888-EBPARKS Oakland, CA 94605-0381 1-888-EBPARKS www.ebparks.org PICNIC/CAMPING RESERVATIONS...... Rev. 9/16 ...... 1-888-EBPARKS, option 2 MARINA CAFE & BAIT SHOP...... (510) 247-2526 LAKE TOUR BOAT CHARTER ...... (510) 247-2526 WEB SITE...... www.ebparks.org