Picnic and group camping reservations

The City of Walnut Creek Open Space for picnics and overnight camping. Staff suggests visiting these areas before making a reservation.

When not reserved, picnic areas are available on a first come, first serve basis at all sites. Reservations are required for any group when more than 20% of the area is being used.

Reservations are always required for camping.

Borges Ranch Barn and Covered Picnic Area 

The Borges Ranch barn area has a rustic barn, covered picnic tables with a large grill, water and a nearby restroom. The picnic area is close to the farm animal pasture.

Borges Ranch Hanna Grove Picnic Area

The Hanna Grove Picnic area has picnic tables, a large grill, a large meadow, and restrooms. Bob Pond is a seasonal pond making a nice backdrop for your activity. There is an amphitheater that can be rented separately or as part of a reservation. Group camping is permitted at Hanna Grove.  

Sugarloaf Orchard 

The Sugarloaf Orchard has picnic tables, a large grill, an amphitheater, a large turf area, and nearby restrooms. The amphitheater can be rented separately or as part of a reservation. Access to Sugarloaf trails is close by. Group camping is permitted at Sugarloaf Orchard. 

Sugarloaf Twin Oaks 

The Sugarloaf Twin Oaks area has picnic tables, small grills, a turf area, and nearby restrooms. Access to Sugarloaf trails is close by. Group camping is permitted at Sugarloaf Twin Oaks. 

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