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Brannan Island SRA


Marika Hurst

September 02, 2026

Wonderful camping experience. Beautiful views from campsite. Water never far but possibly difficult to get to from site. Definitely becareful for all the holes in ground from animals. U could literally break an ankle!!

Hart H

July 28, 2026

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. They lock the gate at 8pm on the weekdays. The boat ramp here is pretty nice with with about 4 or 5 lanes to launch from.

Rebecca Johnson

June 30, 2026

It was a good day trip! We had my sons kayak. We chose a little beach but it was hard for him to get the kayak back up the hill. It was quiet on a Sunday. Wheelchair accessible too.

Ofelia Villarreal

May 28, 2026

Other than the wind at night we had An amazing time. But the wind was also a plus in the end since we had a kite in our RV. First timers and loved how we were able to use our stand up paddle board in an area free of boat traffic, our kite , and our water blow up toys for the little ones. Park, restrooms and trash was kept clean and although it was a long weekend, it was not as packed as I imagined it would be. Will definitely be booking again.

Khmerman Phun

May 25, 2026

Nice and quiet on the weekday. They have a dock where you can fish and a restroom.

Michael Davis

May 05, 2026

Great place to relax and fish ...RV spots are a little small and you are really close to neighbors but host was friendly and campers were respectful

Kerry Anderson

March 30, 2026

Beautiful place on the water where you can camp with tents or use your RV's to stay over night and very small 8x8 cabins. Some areas to play games and have fun there. Small bar/ eatery there, I believe.

Lin Bonkowski

March 08, 2026

This place was beautiful and the 3 mile walking path was easy with two small inclines. You should bring your lunch and have a picnic as halfway through there's an area with picnic tables.

Terry B

February 07, 2026

Couldn't ask for a more lovely, quiet place in early February. And greeting me at the kiosk was the friendliest, most helpful attendant I've ever met - Lawrence!! Thank you so much for a wonderful introduction to the park, Lawrence. I'll be back!

Julie G

November 05, 2025

Lovely park. Well maintained and clean bathrooms. The only complaint is there is a dog that seems to be trapped in one of the boat slips on the other side of the jetty. Barked all night which prevented any sleep. But that’s not the fault of the park. Some boat owner doesn’t care about its dog.

Luminous

September 27, 2025

I thought it was relaxing, peaceful. however suddenly a business pulled up out of a van selling ice cream off a cart like a swat meet, beeping a loud horn. Since when is this the city? Crying children screaming and running through camp sites after the sugar, who even permitted a business to run out of here? That's wrong.

Maria E Lopez

June 26, 2025

It's summer, so dry grass. Be careful with the campfire. There was no attendant at the kiosk. Check in at 2 pm, and we arrived a little before 2 pm. We went out the next day, and there's the kiosk attendant present with plenty of cars checking in. We got in line to check in, but when 12 pm. struck, the staff left for lunch. We were still not checked in. At least it's paid online. Some sites are dirty from previous campers, and no one picked it up. On the positive side, the walkways are concrete, and we saw quite a few bunny rabbits. We also got lucky with the cool weather, and I got lucky to get a shade in my site. It's always nice to camp. Brannan Island has potential, but it seems neglected. Can't say anything about restrooms and showers because I did not use those. No one bothered us, so I'm always a happy camper. I will not come back here anymore. California still has beautiful and well maintained campgrounds. Ca state parks need to get their act together.

Ignasi Mas

June 08, 2025

Pros: * fantastic spot for fishing..bring you gear and the fishing license they don't sell it here * The park provides plenty of open space and large "yards" around campsites, allowing for various activities and a feeling of roominess. * The restroom facilities are clean and well-kept * The staff members are friendly and helpful, and there's a convenient on-site store where you can purchase fishing supplies Cons: * Some individual camping spots, particularly the fire rings, are in need of maintenance and repair. * Be prepared for consistent and strong winds throughout the day * there's a noticeable amount of trash scattered in various areas, such as bottles, paper plates, and plastic bags

Alan Fredericks

June 01, 2025

This is my second time here. I enjoyed the experience and being far enough away from other campers. The pros: inexpensive ($36 a night), a lot of space for tents. Great for kids or adult kids to ride scooters and bicycles. A great swimming area. Cons: There was a sign stating no campfires (no wood and no charcoal), which to me defeats the camping experience. The shower water was extremely hot. Almost too hot to shower. Almost every restroom door was locked because guests did not check the locking mechanism, so when they shut the door upon leaving, the door would lock. The owners should invest in better locks. Overall, I would definitely recommend Brannan Island. And, make sure to bring quarters for the shower. $.50 and the water runs for about 30 minutes

Dharmendra Tomar

May 28, 2025

Campground is open and safe. A few campsites are far from the restrooms so plan ahead if you have young kids. There is a nice swimming area nearby if you or your kids like swimming or boating/kayaking activities. Bring your beach tent or canopy to deal with the sunlight. Water taps are available or the campsites. Bring your music system and plan other activities. Enough restrooms are available. Do not park roadside even if the space is available, rangers can give the warning and then give the tickets.