GuitarPhotog wrote:Be aware that Anthony Chabot Park campground is open weekends only until further notice. I was hoping to drag my trailer up there for a quick mid-week pre-season shakedown cruise.
There seem to be lots of sites available on weekends, but it's still pretty early spring here. More rain on its way.
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As stated before, check before you go. That goes for any public park or campground. It's sad; but, many of California's parks are electing to either be open only at certain times or only have specific sections available for use. They have done that to save money; and, hopefully, keep parks from being closed completely due to budget constraints. The parks and recreation staff are doing the best they can. When the new fiscal year starts at the end of June, around 78 state parks will either be closed or cut back even more drastically.
For now, it's best to always check with park staff or actual reservation staff before planning a visit. Don't even depend on the Internet because there is a chance that all the changes to the parks' fiscal patterns may not have been applied yet. Communities near various parks (especially historical) are trying to raise enough money to take over parks in their areas so that those can avoid closure.