Oh, the park is so beautiful!I just cant stop praising it.Its like a heaven.And also its a good place to panic.And I see some people boating on the lake.Yes, today is my sons birthday.I brought him with us to have a barbecue party.Baijiu large head.Its a so right choice.

Staff is always helpful. Covid restrictions nicely.

Great beautiful lake. walked the trail that begins at the marina café. paved for 3 miles. lots of shade, 85% of the trail is shaded. dogs allowed on leash. wear masks within 6 feet of others. cell phone reception is spotty. this trail is easy, a slight incline in one area.walked near end of pavement and walked back. this trail goes all the way around the lake, but we didnt want to do that today. loved it here!! will return.

Great place to go hiking and see wild life. Customer service is outstanding, I would highly recommend this place to anyone. They do have healthy items in there menu and the chef can accommodate your needs. Fishing spot are good to catch fish. Great prices for Wednesday if you want to go on a boat. The staff is nice and friendly.

With a line a people nearly wrapped around the building, the staff worked like a well oiled machine to keep everything running smoothly.

Relaxing Sunday. Parking was available. Family friendly and felt safe hiking around the lake.

Great place to grab a snack or take a boat out.

Amazing nature 10 minutes away from the metro Bay Area.

The electronic boat are slow and you cant stop anywhere to explore due to the boats not being allowed to shore anywhere in the lake. The experience was not that great for me.

This place is dope boat rentals hiking family fun whole distancing

Beautiful place

You can enjoy fishing, boating or use the picnic area .

A friend and I rented a boat with my grandson and my friends girlfriend. The coast was a little extreme. It absolutely beautiful on the lake. I would advise anyone to enjoy themself on this beautiful lake. What a very enjoyable day. Everyone one working there were so professional and willing to help in every way. Thank you for a wonderful time at (Lake Chabot Marina & Cafe).

Had a great day out there today great place to fish and get away

One of my favorite places to walk my dog. Beautiful lake and scenery. There is boat rentals and a great cafe. Well maintained trails and Clean bathrooms. You can reserve picnic areas.

Beautiful scenery. Affordable boat rides. Lots of room to walk or even hike. This is a place I recommend if someone wants to do a birthday party or gathering of some kind.

Has always been a great place to enjoy. Just being there is a must. Short walk or long walk for many the lake is tranquil, I have done the paddle boat often and I wanted to rest while my daughter pays me back and paddle this time.

The breakfast burrito is awesome, if you can get it... This Cafe inexplicably closes AT lunchtime... Went in at 11:45am and was told the chef was off on lunch until 12:30. WTF. Watched them lose at least 10 customers come and go.Then the last time we came here, on a Sunday, the whole Cafe was closed for a private event... Ive just given up expect expecting to get food here when we come, will have to bring your own food in case the Cafe closes at peak Cafe hours...

Did a quick walk around of the place for future fishing and fun. Really liked the atmosphere -quiet, clean, lots of wildlife and easy access to amenities. One thing to note: Dogs cannot drink from the river due to bacteria. Please be careful!

This place is great for families, pic nice, celebrations, big gatherings or just hanging out. The walk is great around the lake. Very easy hike. There is a $5 fee for parking and also options to park on the street with a short walk to the hiking paths.

Very pretty view while on a paddle boat

Beautiful hiking fishing picnicking park. Safe hiking trails. Restrooms available on site. Watching birdlife a joy. Great place for groups or a solo walk in the woods. Gorgeous views of the Lake. Year round access.

Nice jogging, bicyling, and walk around Lake. You can rent everything from a fishing pole to a canoe or paddle boat. Had a great time with my girls.

Awesome place for Kayaking, Boating, Camping.

Best hidden gem in the area to hike or just bring the whole family for fun in the water. You can rent kayaks and other kinds of vessels to enjoy the lake.

Cool peeps unless theyre busy.

Is really nice hiking

Lake Chabot is Quite Beautiful and a very nice place to walk and hike. Wonderful for walking your dog, on a leash.

When you need some time alone or when a walk with your girl thats the place to be and if you like fish in its a place to be

Small and limited selections, but the staff is wonderful and the food is good.

Good fishing, walking trails, boat rentals, & food

Excellent place to jog, walk or BBQ with friends. Loved their outside gym equipments and other stuff for gymnastics.Lots of BBQs every where. Clean and friendly environment.

My wife and I have been going to the lake since we got married 6 years ago. Weve taken both of our children there since they were born and they love the rental boats, they love the concession stand, and all the wildlife you can find at the lake. Its always kept clean and the riff raff is kept to a minimum. Highly recommend.

Great walking place

The is very nice.But they need to spray the park something for bees.

Its always great to go for a walk to Lake Chabot. Very calming environment and beautiful nature to look at. Love the improvement although I wish the man made lake will be cleaner.

No longer the best kept secret in the East Bay...

Beautiful.. cool helpful staff and a ton of cool equipment to rent

I did it. Thanks to Instructor Thomas i learned to fish..great instructor.

Took my kayak out for a spin Staff was very helpful and friendly

Loved it food was good people were fun and friendly got on a paddle boat ride it was very fun and safe advise it to anyone in California. Please visit

Great for wkend hikes and boating

Expensive, not a lot of choices and they close the kitchen at 5 although people are constantly arriving. A bit inconvenient but at least its a good place to enjoy an icee

This spot never fails to deliver. They serve good food for reasonable rates, there no long wait even when the place is packed.

Easy hiking trails. Fishing, boating, camping and close to town.

Its great for jogging walk and a relaxation time finishing camping

Good bbq / picknet location

Beautiful scenery cant catch any fish yet

Nice Lake Fishing , Boating, hiking, biking , picnicking, WATCH OUT FOR POISIN OAK !!! Three leaves on 1 twig let it be ! Stay away Stay on trails . Watch out for Ticks . No Smoking in the park . Handicap accessible.

Great stop while kayaking, biking, walking, running, or hiking. Food was a bit pricey at the cafe and took some time to prepare. But the wait allowed for observation of the beautiful surroundings.

Save, clean and beautiful to enjoy your friends and family.

Great and safe place to walk and relax.

I caught a fish and lost 1.

Friendly people

Nice lake with plenty of boats for rent and helpful and knowledgeable staff to help if its your first time fishing. The cafe is slow during peak lunch period and a bit overpriced for what you get but there are no other choices unless you bring a picnic lunch. Plenty of tables and grass to enjoy the scenery. We didnt hike but heard there are nice walking trails good for kids and adults.

Beautiful and joyful place BBQ and hiking

The lake was beautiful today

Great place to walk, hike and or take your dog for a good walk. I enjoy taking my kids here to get some exercise and enjoy some fresh air.

Great place to hike, and spend time with great company: )

Dont ever rent any boats. They waive every responsibility even if its totally their fault.This happened around half a year ago, and I just dont have time and energy to get back my money. My wife and I rent a 2-people Kayak and returned to deck after 1-hour boating. An employee pulled our kayak to help us get onto the deck, but the boat tilted and we fell into the water.This was OK compared to the things happened next. My phone sunk to bottom of the lake, and the employee promised us that he will get the iphone back to us in a short time. Since it was busy time for them, we agreed. In the next half (or one) hour, both of us soaked in water and shiverring, and no one gave us any blankets.We went out of patience. I went into water again, and they cant ignore us anymore. Their VP came out, gave us some hot chocolate, free lunch and a T-shirt. She promised us they will give us a promising result. We believed them again (well we were freezing and cant judge under that circumstance) and went home.We repeatedly called them in the next week. After 1 week, another guy (VP I assume) in the company contacted us. He offered to cover the cost of my iphone. I refused the offer at that time, because I wasnt satisfied with their altitude. I told them that I need to contact my lawyer and find my best solution. He told me that he will move this case to insurance company and lay off his hands on this issue.After talking with lawyer, I realized that I waived my rights by signing the contract. I tried to contact their VP again, but they already sent the case to insurance company. As you can expect, insurance company refused to cover our loss.The process took more than a month. We were to tired to continue, and it was too costly to sue them. End of story and we bore the loss by ourselves.Advice? Just DONT RENT A BOAT in the cafe. Bring your own kayak, its only around $200 for new kayaks. STOP DOING BUSINESS with them, just bring your own food.Thanks for reading.

I really liked the nature and the you can walk almost half way around the lake with a stroller. There is also free parking available on the street just outside the park.

Great place for boating.

Rented a boat and enjoyed every bit of it

There is a charge for parking. Many people park on the side of the road before entering the park. The park is a popular place with lots of people, many of whom go there for exercising - walking around the lake, paddling on the water, or hiking up into the hills and woods. Although the lake/park is close to dense population center, there is little/no cell phone signals which is an inconvenience.

My husband got the burrito and the potatoes were not cut up, its like they cut it in half and threw it in. Other than that the food was good.

Great staff kudos to David what such a great guy.

Right on the shore of Lake Chabot. Food, snacks and even tackle & bait for fishing the lake. Boat rentals too.

Wonderful park! Cost $5 to park+$2 dogs

Really nice outdoor deck overlooking the lake. Sandwiches are good.

Fresh and yummy!

Better than expected and some of the food is quite good.

Lake was very nice went fishing there didnt catch any maybe next time Ill have better luck

Quite beautiful i must add

Beautiful and peaceful midday.

Excellent food and interesting choices. They make it to order and its Soo tasty!!

Me and my dad rented some Kayaks here and the experience was really fun. The boats worked well and everything was nice. We had plenty of time to row out as far as our muscles would take us. Do not rent the open top Kayaks like we did. The water comes off the paddles and will soak your legs, which can be terrible. The lake also has great fishing resources, but the shop is pricey compared to a mainstream store.

Ive ridden my bike around this lake close to 100 times up on Redwood Rd/Skyline. It wasnt until years later that I finally took a trip down to see what the lake was all about. We rented a row boat and had a nice (albeit exhaustingly long) row around the lake, which made for a nice day. Make sure to have plenty of food and drink aboard.

Nice atmosphere. Ready made sandwiches and salads.

Great spot to grab a drink and supplies.

Nice place to relax in the mornings but could get crowded post lunch and in evenings

Super nice cashiers

Love Lake Chabot!! Hikes are great with beautiful views.

Nice view of the lake. Food and drinks are ok

Great family regional park.

Not sure if its sha-boh or sha-bott

Walking around the lake 9 miles every day

Great food and view of the lake with very friendly staff

Nice quiet lake, kayak rentals from 32-36 dollars. They have coffee

B+. Nice little cafe on the water. Good menu. We had the Burger and Chicken Salad. The Green Chile Potatoes were excellent.

Great place to walk, hike and bike.

Went to go buy a fishing license and their printer was broken. Drove all the way out there and couldn’t even go fishing just because their printer was busted. You’d think they have a backup for situations like this...

Nice place to rest after a bike ride.

My second home...always enjoy coming here

Great, friendly staff.

If you buy at the store, items are a lot more expensive. But other than that, employees are friendly, and pretty convenient.

One of the best keep secrets in alameda county.

Very nice people!

The 9 mile walk around the lake takes about 3 hours at a good pace, and is gorgeous. I just did it on a Sunday late in the day and nearly had the lake to myself.

Great breakfast burritos and chicken salad. Beautiful location.

View, ambiance, great food, friendly and knowledgeable staff.