Wind moves through Brannan Island State Recreation Area with enough regularity that campers mention it across multiple visits. Set along the California Delta near Rio Vista, the campground spreads across three loops with meaningfully different configurations: the upper loop has hookups but no bathrooms or showers, the middle loop includes hookups and shower access, and the lower loop has no hookups but two bathhouses. Sites along the levee run large and open, with direct sightlines toward the Delta's channels. Shade is limited, so site selection matters.
Water access shapes the experience here. The campground has a boat ramp for easy launching, and anglers can fish directly from the banks or head out onto the Sacramento River. As one reviewer put it, there is "access to fishing all around you." Beyond boating and fishing, activity options are limited. The campground works well for those who want to be on the water, and less so for those expecting trails or other land-based recreation. A cabin with electricity is also available, though it has wooden bunk frames rather than mattresses.
Crowding follows a predictable pattern. March visits can mean a nearly empty campground, with some facilities closed or partially locked during that off-season stretch. Summer draws more campers, and evenings can get noisy. One practical note worth knowing before arrival: the entrance gate closes at night, and the policy is not always communicated clearly at check-in. Campers with late return plans should confirm gate hours when they arrive.
The campground is open year-round, accepts reservations, allows pets, and provides full hookups for RVs up to 36 feet, including electric, water, and sewer connections. Showers require quarters. Within the park, Willow Campground — Brannan Island State Recreation Area sits nearby as another option. Those drawn to Delta camping for the boating and fishing access will find this a functional and well-positioned base.
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Map & DirectionsBrannan Island State Recreation Area is located in California near Rio Vista
Public CampgroundDirections
The park is on Highway 160 a few miles south of the city of Rio Vista in Sacramento County. The park is located on the lower peninsular extension of Brannan Island, and is surrounded by the Sacramento River on the west, Three Mile Slough on the southeast, and Seven Mile Slough on the northeast.
Address
17645 State Hwy 160
Rio Vista, CA 94571
Coordinates
38.11048857 N
121.69670036 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 8/19/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/19/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/6/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 31 min from Stockton, CA
- 42 min from Vallejo, CA
- 46 min from Napa, CA
- 49 min from Sacramento, CA
