Established Camping
Sunrise - Angel Island State Park
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
<p>Campers should check the ferry schedule 1-2 weeks prior to their arrival date. The park is only accessible by boat, and ferry schedules change every couple of months. Because you made your reservation up to 6 months prior to arrival, the ferry schedule most likely was modified.</p>
<p>Angel Island State Park is accessible by public ferry or private boat. Campers should check ferry schedule 1-2 weeks prior to arrival. Schedules change seasonally and may be limited during certain times of year. You may need to check both providers for service that works best for your trip.</p> <p>Service from San Francisco: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldengate.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7CSusan.Smith%40parks.ca.gov%7C0661637fd1a04171dc8c08dbdfd7e214%7C06fd3d24656448018226b407c4d26b68%7C0%7C0%7C638349890549758534%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=r0dgyfG83RMD8yRnBIhSkKgAE6rO0im6jNtr%2BTXSuoY%3D&reserved=0">www.goldengate.org</a></p> <p>Service from Tiburon: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.angelislandferry.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7CSusan.Smith%40parks.ca.gov%7C0661637fd1a04171dc8c08dbdfd7e214%7C06fd3d24656448018226b407c4d26b68%7C0%7C0%7C638349890549758534%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FUN3v%2FbraRJuG9EFlVv0qJsYTjXzXAMMA0usyRsIRT0%3D&reserved=0">www.angelislandferry.com</a></p> <p> </p>
About
State Park
In the middle of San Francisco Bay sits Angel Island State Park, offering spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais. The island is also alive with history. Three thousand years ago the island was a fishing and hunting site for Coastal Miwok Indians. It was later a haven for Spanish explorer Juan de Ayala, a cattle ranch, and a U.S. Army post. From 1910 to 1940, the island processed thousands of immigrants. During World War II, Japanese and German POWs were held on the island, which was also used as a jumping-off point for American soldiers returning from the Pacific. In the '50s and '60s, the island was home to a Nike missile base. Today, there are two active Coast Guard stations - at Point Blunt and Point Stuart - on the island. Angel Island became a State Park in 1958.
CAMPSITES
11 environmental, including an ADA site (each site accommodating up to 8 people) and a kayak-accessible site (holds up to 20 people).
For more information contact the rangers office: 415-435-5390
Please check in with the park staff upon arrival on the island.
Be prepared to carry and/or transport your equipment up to 2.5 miles. Some sections are uphill, total elevation gain may be over 300 feet. Tables, food-lockers, running water, pit-toilets, and a barbecue are located at each site.
Bring charcoal or a stove as no wood fires are allowed. Raccoons are active making food-locker storage very important. Travel on the island after sunset is prohibited in some areas for park security and public safety.
Reservation Info
Visitors will be able to reserve campsites and lodging six months in advance from the current date. Bookings may extend from the arrival date to the desired departure date – based on availability and the park’s maximum stay rules.
To make reservations, visit the California State Park website at www.parks.ca.gov/camping Campsites not reserved, are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
ScoutStunning views
There's no better place to get views of the Bay! Angel Island is a unique backpacking experience, one I'd gladly do again. It's worth knowing that Sunrise is completely exposed, and the Bay is notoriously cold, windy, and foggy; you'll want to bring enough stakes to guy out your tent as there isn't any wind protection from trees or boulders (which also means an unobstructed view, so there's some give/take here).We were prepared for the exposed conditions, but were surprised to find that the water spigot at Sunrise was not working when we arrived, and this was not mentioned anywhere during the reservation process, or mentioned by the ranger when we checked in. They did have a large container of water for each campsite, and since we only stayed one night it wasn't a huge deal, but we had no idea we were going to need to ration our water, which is an unpleasant surprise.
I've seen some complaints about the foghorn all night- it wasn't too loud from Sunrise, but I'd bring earplugs just in case.
LegendBest Way the See the Bay!
Load your backpack, get on a ferry in Tiburon and head to Angel Island.
Campsites are walk in throughout the island. Remember there will be fog and there will be wind.
We try to get what they call the "group" kayak site. There is ample room here and there is direct access to the water. It is on Racoon Straits side of the Island. Some of the sites throughout the island do not have the water access - but those higher up have better views.
You can hike throughout the island to with great bay views and bridge views on all sides. Then there is the history there from the Civil War sites to the immigration sites - so there is much to see and do beyoond hiking. Great sunrise and sunsets depending on your site choice.
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ScoutBeautiful and close
So amazing and super close to the city
Location
Sunrise - Angel Island State Park is located in California
Directions
Access to the Island is by private boat or public ferry from San Francisco, Tiburon and seasonal service from Oakland and Alameda. There is limited weekday ferry service to Angel Island during the winter. (check with ferry provider)
Address
P.O. Box 318
Tiburon, CA 94920
Coordinates
37.861389 N
122.425278 W