Stewartville Backpacking Campsite

Contact and Address

State:	California
Address:	Pittsburg, CA 94565
Zip code:	94565
Phone:	(888) 327-2757
Website:	http://www.ebparks.org/parks/black_diamond#activities

Reviews

Terrie Arnold

(November 5, 2022, 4:11 pm)
Black Diamond has been in my hiking rotation for years, but I had never backpacked it. Trail karma provided the perfect day: sunny, mildly warm, clear conditions, fresh air.
I had seen the forecast, so, not expecting any precipitation, I skipped the tent and decided to cowboy camp.
Hiking in on Railroad Bed, Stewartville and Miner's Trails took just under an hour. In camp, several Acorn Woodpeckers kept me company until I bedded down.
Usually against my own rules, I brought along some paperwork and actually accomplished some prep for a weekend WFA class I was teaching. It was that peaceful!
Overnight, the stars winked at me flirtatiuously while coyotes serenaded. Several nocturnal avians(Poorwill?)called spookily, but overall the night sounds served to lull me into a restful sleep.
In the morning I saw a few mountain bikers pass by, and a hiker came into camp for chat.
I hung out - and worked a bit - until 11am. To make the hike into a loop I took Stewartville to Corcoran Mine, to Carbondale to Riverview, which took me back to the parking lot while treating me to views through crystal blue skies over the hills and the Delta.
Next time I need a quick early spring, late fall or winter overnighter, I'll definitely think of Black Diamond Mines!
LisaMarie P Miramontes

(June 29, 2019, 3:26 pm)
Love the backtrails at this park.
Nicholas Costa

(February 23, 2018, 5:26 pm)
Perfect site for an overnight camp of backpacking in the far East Bay. For those climbing Mount Diablo, this would be a good spot to over night before getting an early start.
Joe Strickland

(September 20, 2017, 10:49 pm)
I did a two night weekend with The Boy Scouts, And I thought ,This would be a great bike packing destination, The area is really great for that escape feel, And the nights are incredible.I would love to do an S24 O some day here.
Kyle Cunningham

(July 27, 2017, 4:43 am)
In regards to the other comment. The holes in the ground are squirrel holes. They are all over the entire land, not just at the camp site. It is the outdoors, complaining about bugs is a little frivolous. There is an outhouse, and a handful of benches. It's specifically made as a place to camp overnight. Nothing more. Nothing less.