Black Mountain Backpack Camp - Palo Alto, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 37° 19.107 W 122° 09.251
10S E 574943 N 4130535
The Black Mountain Backpack Camp in the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve.
Waymark Code: WMERHD
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member StagsRoar
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Monte Bello Ridge and Black Mountain provide
the scenic backdrop to the communities of Palo
Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and Cupertino.
Four campsites (four people maximum at each
site) and one group site (24 people maximum)
are available throughout the year for one or
two overnight stays. Camping is allowed in
the designated campsites only.
• Visitors must arrive at the campsite before
sunset; the surrounding open space preserve
area is closed a half-hour after sunset.
• A chemical toilet and water for washing
is available.
• The water is non-potable (available by hand
pump); campers must bring a water purifier
or carry in their own drinking water.
• Campfires are prohibited; a cook stove is
allowed in designated areas only.
• Store your food appropriately in the storage
lockers provided at each camp site; wildlife
is common at the Preserve.
• Sorry, no dogs on this Preserve.
• Campers must be 18 years of age unless
accompanied by an adult.
Pets Allowed: no

Utility Hookups: no

Bathrooms: yes

Showers: no

Web Site: Not listed

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