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EB |
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The East Bay Regional Park District began acquiring land for Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in the early 1970s. Today, most of the mining district is within the Preserve's nearly 6,096 acres. The area is an ideal location for hiking, picnicking and nature study. Naturalists conduct a variety of programs relating the Preserve's natural and historic resources. Black Diamond is located in Contra Costa County, south of Pittsburg and Antioch. |
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Take Highway 4 to the Somersville Road exit in Antioch, then drive south (toward the hills) on Somersville Road to the Preserve entrance. |
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There are two camping areas in Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. Star Mine Group Camp Area is available all year for organized, educational groups only. Overnight camping is limited to two nights. Parking (maximum eight cars), picnic tables and a pit toilet are available at the site. Stewartville Backpack Camp is for the general public. Camping is limited to two nights during the spring, summer and fall. Picnic tables and a pit toilet are available, as well as water for horses (the water is non-potable and must be filtered or treated for human consumption). |
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Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve |
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110452 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=EB&parkId=110452&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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TO MAKE A RESERVATION call East Bay Regional Park District Reservations Department 1-888-327-2757 Option 2 TO MAKE A PAYMENT for Group, Equestrian, or Backpack camping reservations, call East Bay Regional Park District Reservations Department 1-888-327-2757, option 2.. PAYMENT METHODS We accept VISA and MasterCard. By Mail: Check or Money orders made payable to: East Bay Regional Park District Campers must bring in their own water and haul out their own garbage. |
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Black Diamond is located in Contra Costa County, south of Pittsburg and Antioch. |
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The area is an ideal location for hiking and picnicking. Naturalists conduct a variety of programs related to the PreserveâÂÂs natural and historic resources. For more information, call the Visitor Center at (510) 544-2750. |