Availability
East Bay Regional Park District lists a nonpotable water supply at this specific backpack camp.
Backpacking camp
Eagle Spring Backpack Camp
East Bay Regional Park District Backpack Camps, California
About this place
Eagle Spring contains four reservable Mission Peak backpack sites, each for up to ten people, with tables, a chemical toilet, and nonpotable water.
Occupy the assigned numbered site, treat the water, and follow the district's no-campfire and current fire-danger rules.
Water planning
Water at this camp
Nonpotable camp water · treat before drinkingDrinking safety
Filter, boil, or otherwise disinfect this nonpotable supply before drinking; carry backup water in case it is unavailable.
Seasonality
The facility can be unavailable during drought, maintenance, freeze, or a park closure. Confirm it with the reservation and carry a backup supply.
- Eagle Spring Backpack Camp nonpotable water supplyWater spigot · at the camp areaSeasonal facility — may be dry or shut off · Treat before drinkingOfficial source
Fire planning
Campfire & stove rules
Campfires and barbecues prohibitedCampfires
EBRPD prohibits campfires and barbecues at every backpack site, including sites with an old or apparent fire facility.
Backpacking stoves
Backpacking cooking stove only. Use only a portable backpacking stove for cooking at the reserved site and obey any district suspension during high fire danger.
Permit
The backpack-site reservation and emailed parking pass are required; EBRPD does not identify a separate California Campfire Permit.
Current restrictions
Check EBRPD fire-weather notices and the reservation message; a park closure or flame suspension controls over the reservation.
Seasonal access
Closures & seasonal access
Stewartville and Morgan Territory backpack camps close each November through MarchPlace closure
No recurring date-based closure of Eagle Spring Backpack Camp is published. The source-connected approach conditions below and temporary emergency orders still control access.
Seasonal access
Source-connected approach: Mission Peak Stanford Avenue Trailhead. Stewartville and Morgan Territory backpack camps close each November through March. Mission Peak, Round Valley, and Sibley remain subject to heat, storm, fire, water-system, and park-hour closures.
Before driving
Confirm the exact reservation and park alert. Round Valley's water system is currently out of service, and a reservation does not override a preserve closure.
Mapped approaches
Choose a trailhead for Eagle Spring Backpack Camp
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- Mission Peak Stanford Avenue Trailhead3.4 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
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- Latitude
- 37.525964° N
- Longitude
- 121.893243° W