Sunol Regional Wilderness
About this place
Day-use picnic area with provided BBQs; personal charcoal/propane BBQs allowed in designated picnic areas on the ground 30 ft from flammables. Alcohol prohibited park-wide. Red Flag/high fire-danger bans common in this grassland canyon.
Good to know
Hours
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PMNov 1–Mar 7
- 8:00 AM–7:00 PMMar 8–Apr 5
- 8:00 AM–7:00 PMOct 1–Oct 31
- 8:00 AM–8:00 PMApr 6–May 17
- 8:00 AM–8:00 PMSep 9–Sep 30
- 8:00 AM–9:00 PMMay 18–Sep 8
Fees
- $5 per trailered vehicleparking
- $5 per vehicleweekends and holidays
- $25 per busparking
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Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Sunol Regional Wilderness?
Yes — both propane and charcoal grilling are allowed at Sunol Regional Wilderness. Grills are already provided on site. None for provided grills; 1 group picnic site & group camp reservable. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
None for provided grills; 1 group picnic site & group camp reservable.
Is there a fee at Sunol Regional Wilderness?
Yes — fees apply. For example, $5 per trailered vehicle · parking. See the official page for the full schedule.
Can you swim at Sunol Regional Wilderness?
Swimming or wading is NOT allowed in Alameda Creek or any other area in Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve due to the endangered species that call these waters home.
What are the hours at Sunol Regional Wilderness?
8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Nov 1–Mar 7; 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Mar 8–Apr 5; 8:00 AM–7:00 PM · Oct 1–Oct 31.
