Angel Island State Park

Tiburon, CA 94920, United States

Contact: 4154351915

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=468

$30per night

RV/TrailersThis campground allows RVs or Trailers at some campsites

This campground has NO Electric hookups

This campground has NO sewer hookups

This campground has NO water hookups

This campground has NO showers on site

This campground does NOT allow pets

This campground has accessibility campsites and features

Updated 2023-06-01

Overview

Angel Island State Park is an island located in San Francisco Bay just south of Tiburon Peninsula. The park features ten primitive environmental campsites with an emphasis on preserving nature instead of offering extensive amenities to campers. The area is only accessible by ferry or private boat.

Camping options are dispersed throughout the island in these main areas: East Bay, West Garrison, Ridge, and Sunrise. There are eight general-use campsites, one specifically for kayakers, an accessible site, and a group site. The latter two are located in a separate area known as the North Garrison.

Sites include tables, a tent pad, and a locker for food. The campground areas have vault toilets and drinking water. Some are close to flush toilets at day-use areas as well. Each individual site can accommodate up to 8 people, and the group camp can support up to 30.

Due to the surrounding natural habitat, service animals are the only dogs allowed. No foraging, collecting, or skating is allowed within the park or campground.

Best Campsites at Angel Island State Park

Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at Angel Island State Park Campground.

Best views: sites #4, #5

Amazing views of the ocean, bridges, and San Francisco
Two picnic tables
Located high up on a ridge/bluff
Downsides: less privacy, no shade at site #4

Best facilities: sites #7–9

Easy access to flush toilets in the day-use area
Great views of San Francisco
Picnic tables available
Downside: less privacy

Most private: site #1

Located at the end of a road away from other sites
Good views of the East Bay Hills area
Access to two picnic tables
Close to vault toilets
Some natural shelter from the wind and elements
Downside: colder, raccoons in the area

Unique Experiences

Sit along the bluffs to view the incredible wildlife, including the sea lions, dolphins, and harbor seals that swim in the ocean around the island.
Take in the history of the island by visiting the immigration station, Fort McDowell, and the gun batteries that remain from the area’s history as a military base and processing station.
Breathe in the crisp ocean air and snap a few pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge with a quick visit to the beach on the western side of the island.
Take advantage of the 1.5-hour guided tram tour to hear an audio history of Angel Island and relax on a soothing trip around the perimeter road.

Angel Island State Park Campground Rules

Max Trailer/RV Length

42 Feet

Max People per Site

Fires allowed?

Only in designated fire rings

Pets allowed?

Angel Island State Park Reservation Information

Reservations Allowed?

Reservations Required?

Yes

To reserve a campsite, visit www.reservecalifornia.com or call 1-800-444-7275. Individual campsites are $30 per night. In addition to the cost of your stay, all reservations are assessed a $7.99 fee. There are no extra amenities or upgrades available.

Ensure you have the following information to make a reservation:

Park selections
Date you wish to start camping
Type and size of camping equipment
Number of people that will occupy the campsite
Number of nights you wish to camp
Alternative park and camping date choices
Your phone number and area code
Method of payment/Credit card number and expiration date
Mailing address

Group Camping Reservations

Reservations for the group site can be made by phone at 1-800-444-7275 or online at www.reservecalifornia.com. All reservations are subject to a $7.99 booking fee. The group site costs $90 per night. Sites 7–9 can also be made into a group camp for up to 24 people by reserving all three campsites at once.

Campsite Reservation Cancellations

Cancellations should be made through Reserve California at 1-800-444-7275 or www.reservecalifornia.com. All cancellations will be assessed a $7.99 fee. You will also lose your $7.99 reservation fee and be required to pay for your first night’s stay if you cancel after 6 p.m. the night before you’re expected to arrive.

Angel Island State Park Campground Cost

Standard Campsite

$30

Group Campsite

$90

Activities

Backpacking

Hiking

Bike Trails

Boating

Photography

Amenities

RV/Trailers

Hookups

Pull Through Spots

Pet Friendly

ADA Sites

Showers

Cell Service

Wifi

Potable Water

Storage Lockers

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Nearby Campgrounds to Angel Island State Park

Angel Island’s primitive camping options are similar to other environmental campgrounds in the area. The island supports more campsites than other primitive campgrounds and has a better variety when it comes to meeting the needs of disabled guests, kayakers, and groups. It’s also unique because of its status as an island, which makes it more secluded than other area campgrounds.

Reservations can also be made through Reserve California’s centralized system for added convenience. Notably, stays at Kirby Cove and the Bicentennial Campground should be booked through www.nps.gov and www.recreation.gov website, respectively.

Chine Camp State Park

Chine Camp State Park is located by forests instead of the bluffs and ridges of Angel Island. Only half of the ten campsites are open all year; the others are summer only. Tents and RVs are welcome, but RVs are limited to 20 feet, and the sites are not ADA accessible. There is no drinking water available, and cell service is extremely limited. Each site costs $20 per night. Dogs are allowed within the campground.

Half Moon Bay State Park

Half Moon Bay is significantly larger than Angel Island and offers four dozen mixed-use campsites that can be used by either RV or tent campers. There are also four tent-only sites. Electric hookups are available. The group campsite is for tent camping only and can support up to 50 guests at a time. Dogs are allowed in the campground and on the Coastside Trail.

Kirby Cove Campground

Kirby Cove Campground is only open from March 10 through November 30. The five tent-only sites are more expensive at $40 per night. Campers are limited to three consecutive nights. There are food lockers, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits available for guests. The access road to the campground is very steep and should be navigated with caution.

Bicentennial Campground

Bicentennial Campground has three tent-only sites, making it smaller than Angel Island’s campground. There are vault toilets only, and no drinking water is available. The campground is not ADA or wheelchair accessible. There is no group campground.