Brannan Island State Recreation Area Campground California
Brannan Island State Recreation Area Overview
Brannan Island State Recreation Area has a beautiful campground with 140 campsites (91 standard, 13 tent only, 11 RV/trailer only, 6 group, 4 day use and 1 cabin). The developed campsites are in a few camping areas including Willow (sites 1-50), Cottonwood (sites 51-102), Olympic (sites 103-115). There area also 12 walk-to (tent only) campsites (sites 116-128), 1 cabin (‘Camp Colony’), and group camping at Sacramento Group area.
All of the developed campsites have paved pads, a table, fire ring and grill. Almost all campsites are very large with ample space between neighbors. Maximum trailer/RV size is 36 feet. The campground has a campfire center, picnic area, drinking water, flush toilets, showers and an RV dump station. There’s also a marina, boat slip rentals and boat ramp.
Brannan Island State Recreation Area
The area includes many waterways through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta northeast of San Francisco Bay. The area is popular for its water-oriented recreation including fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing and wildlife viewing.
Mt. Diablo State Park is another place you may want to check out. It’s about 45 miles south and has 58 campsites in 3 campgrounds.
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Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Ramp
- Camp Store
- Campfire Center
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service Fair
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Grills
- Group Camping
- Marina
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Ranger Station
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- Showers
Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Creek
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Interpretive Programs
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Playground
- River
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Walking Trails
- Water Skiing
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
- Wind Surfing
Rio Vista, California 94571
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- Cabin
- Group
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
140
Campsite Vehicle Size:
Up to 40 feet.
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
40
Brannan Island State Recreation Area Comments & Reviews
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When were this photos taken?
Hi Rosa,
We took the photos in late 2015.
What are your policies towards dogs?
Hi Kim,
Dogs are allowed in the campground area at Brannan Island State Recreation Area. The must also be kept on leash. They are not allowed on the beach or in the day-use/picnic area.
Service dogs only are allowed in the picnic area north of the restrooms, along Seven Mile Slough. At Seven Mile Slough and Windy Cove; beaches are off limits to dogs.
What’s the difference between Cottonwood and Willow?