Come out and play! EBMUD’s recreation areas offer hiking, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, camping, and other outdoor adventures across the East Bay and in the Sierra Nevada foothills. From local strolls to weekend getaways, there’s something for everyone.
Wondering where to begin? Here are five ways to spend a day with EBMUD:
Enjoy the paved 2.7-mile Lakeside Trail for an easy, family-friendly outing, or tackle the more challenging 4.7-mile Rim Trail for panoramic East Bay views. Picnic areas and a playground make our most popular recreation area a great escape for all ages.
San Pablo is known as one of the East Bay’s favorite fishing spots. Cast a line for trout, catfish, bass or sturgeon as calm waters lap the shoreline. Take a lunch break at one of many outdoor picnic areas.
Lafayette and San Pablo reservoirs both offer boat rentals so visitors can enjoy a relaxing day on the water without bringing their own equipment. Keep an eye out for Great Blue Herons, Cormorants, Osprey and other waterbirds.
Hikers, runners, equestrians and bird watchers can ramble among oak woodlands, redwood groves and rolling hills on more than 125 miles of trails across EBMUD lands. Purchase a trail permit, fill your water bottle and set off on an adventure.
Camanche offers camping, RV sites, cabins, hiking trails, swimming and boat rentals — ideal for families or groups looking for a Sierra foothills getaway. Horseback riders can also explore nearby Turkey Hill Equestrian Campground.
Find maps, purchase trail permits and plan your next outdoor excursion at ebmud.com/recreation
For information about EBMUD public meetings and agendas, go to ebmud.com/boardmeetings.