Angel Island State Park
Tiburon, California · Campsite openings, cancellations & sold-out date alerts
Partial ClosureConstruction
Due to water system repairs, water is currently not available in the Camp Reynolds area and at water sources along Perimeter between Camp Reynolds and Four Corners through approximately August 15th. Affected campsites in the Camp Reynolds area will be supplied with water containers daily. Portable restroom facilities are available adjacent to both Camp Reynolds restroom buildings.
Source: California State Parks incident updates, updated Jan 22, 2025. Official Angel Island State Park page →
Weekend availability
Live from ReserveCalifornia · checked Sep 17, 2:25 PM PTSold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Limited2/7 campgrounds
- Fri, Oct 2Limited2/7 campgrounds
- Fri, Oct 9Limited2/7 campgrounds
- Fri, Oct 16Limited2/7 campgrounds
- Fri, Oct 23Limited2/7 campgrounds
Sold out for your dates? We'll tell you the second a site opens.
Cancellations at Angel Island State Park get rebooked in minutes. We check ReserveCalifornia around the clock and alert you before the crowd refreshes the page.
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How booked is Angel Island State Park?
as of July 23Sites are open right now — we found space out to Jan 2027. That changes fast at a state park. We check Angel Island State Park around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 6 months ahead.
Park type
State Parks
Small park
Online booking
Available on ReserveCalifornia
Official state reservation system
Alert coverage
Checked around the clock
Openings, cancellations & new dates
Facilities
8
Miles of trail
Facility counts reported by California State Parks district staff.
Why campsites open up at Angel Island State Park
California's refund rules create a predictable wave of cancellations. Because campers lose money if they cancel late, most drop their reservations right before the refund deadline — which means openings cluster about a week out from any given date.
| If they cancel… | They get back |
|---|---|
| 7+ days before arrival | Full site fees refunded, minus the cancellation fee |
| 2–6 days before | First night's fee forfeited; the rest refunded, minus the fee |
| Under 2 days / no-show | No refund — all fees forfeited |
Source: California State Parks camping policies (refund schedule for arrivals on or after July 1, 2026).
How booking Angel Island State Park works
- Sites are reservable up to 6 months ahead on a rolling window — each new date opens exactly six months out.
- New inventory releases every morning at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
- There is no waitlist — a cancelled site just reappears in search, first-come, first-served.
- Have your login and payment saved so you can book in under a minute when your alert lands.
Where Angel Island State Park is
Getting a campsite at Angel Island State Park
How do I get a campsite at Angel Island State Park when it's sold out?
Cancellations happen constantly — the trick is being first to know. Set an alert for your dates and we'll watch Angel Island State Park on ReserveCalifornia around the clock, then notify you the moment a site opens. Alerts run on a Pro subscription ($9.99/mo, cancel anytime).
How far ahead can I book Angel Island State Park?
California State Parks campgrounds, including Angel Island State Park, are reservable up to 6 months in advance on a rolling daily window — each new date becomes bookable exactly six months out, released at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Peak summer and holiday dates at popular parks can sell out within minutes of release.
When do campsites usually open up at Angel Island State Park?
Openings are driven by California's cancellation policy. Campers get a full refund (minus the fee) only if they cancel 7+ days before arrival; cancel 2–6 days out and they forfeit the first night; under 2 days there's no refund. That refund cliff produces a predictable wave of cancellations around 7 days before a date — the best window to catch an opening at Angel Island State Park.
Does ReserveCalifornia have a waitlist for Angel Island State Park?
No. ReserveCalifornia has no waitlist or notification feature. When a site at Angel Island State Park is cancelled it simply returns to inventory at full price, first-come, first-served — whoever books it first gets it. That's exactly why an alert service exists.
Where do I book a campsite at Angel Island State Park?
Reservations for Angel Island State Park are made on ReserveCalifornia, the official booking system for California State Parks. GetParkAlerts is independent — we tell you when a site opens; you book it directly on the official site.
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