Campground

Brannan Island Walk-in Campsites

Brannan Island State Recreation Area, California

About this campground

Brannan Island Walk-in Campsites is mapped at this exact location in California State Parks' statewide campground inventory. State Parks identifies this facility as Walk-in Campsites.

Brannan Island publishes this operating information: Park hours are from sunrise to one hour after sunset. There is a new gate; it will close one hour after sunset and repoen at sunrise.

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Latitude
38.114437° N
Longitude
121.689971° W
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Know before you arrive

Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

  • T-Mobile5GExcellent coverageVerified by 11 campers · Oct 17, 2026
  • Verizon5GGood coverageVerified by 1 camper · Oct 17, 2026
  • AT&T5GGood coverageVerified by 4 campers · Apr 19, 2026

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Walk-in

Site types

The available sources do not publish a campsite type.

Features

For campers

  • ToiletsListed on the official park page
  • Drinking waterListed on the official park page; confirm service at the assigned campground
  • FiresCommunity report
  • Picnic tableCommunity report
  • ShowersCommunity report
  • Pets allowedYes: Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and under human control at all times. They are allowed on paved roads or in your campsite only. Dogs (except for service dogs) are prohibited on all trails and beaches except in designated areas. Pets must be kept inside tents or vehicles during nighttime hours.
  • Reservable

For vehicles

No vehicle features are separately published.

Official campground guide

Plan with the full campground details

Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 15, 2026.

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Overview

Brannan Island Walk-in Campsites is mapped at this exact location in California State Parks' statewide campground inventory. State Parks identifies this facility as Walk-in Campsites.

Brannan Island publishes this operating information: Park hours are from sunrise to one hour after sunset. There is a new gate; it will close one hour after sunset and repoen at sunrise.

Facilities

Published site types: Walk-in.

Available facilities and amenities: Park restrooms, Park drinking water.

Recreation

Not separately published

The official campground source does not publish a separate recreation section.

Natural Features

Catalog summary

Brannan Island Walk-in Campsites is in Brannan Island State Recreation Area, California at an approximate mapped elevation of 16 feet.

Nearby Attractions

Not separately published

The official campground source does not publish a separate nearby attractions section.

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

The official source does not publish a separate activity list.

Amenities and facility features

  • Park restroomsListed on the official park page
  • Park drinking waterListed on the official park page; confirm service at the assigned campground

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

Walk-In

Equipment
Walk-In

Site rules, inventory & rates

Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.

Site rules

Water
Brannan Island's official page lists drinking water as a park feature; confirm service at Brannan Island Walk-in Campsites before arrival.
Food storage
The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
Fire and stove use
The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
Pets
Yes: Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and under human control at all times. They are allowed on paved roads or in your campsite only. Dogs (except for service dogs) are prohibited on all trails and beaches except in designated areas. Pets must be kept inside tents or vehicles during nighttime hours.

Inventory window

Use ReserveCalifornia's Brannan Island inventory and select Brannan Island Walk-in Campsites; confirm the assigned site's equipment and occupancy limits before checkout.

Published seasons & rates

The official source does not publish machine-readable seasonal rates. Confirm the final rate with the reservation provider before checkout.

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • Park hours are from sunrise to one hour after sunset. There is a new gate; it will close one hour after sunset and repoen at sunrise.

Sources

California State Parks — Brannan IslandCalifornia State Parks — Brannan Island — dog policyCalifornia State Parks — Brannan IslandBrannan Island Walk-in Campsites official facility detailsCalifornia State Parks — Brannan Island — campground rulesThe Dyrt community reports — Walk In Campground — Brannan Island State Recreation Area