Brannan Island State Recreation Area

Rio Vista, California · Campsite openings, cancellations & sold-out date alerts

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Weekend availability

Live from ReserveCalifornia · checked Sep 19, 5:45 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Limited
    5/7 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Limited
    4/7 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Limited
    4/7 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Limited
    5/7 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Limited
    4/7 campgrounds

Sold out for your dates? We'll tell you the second a site opens.

Cancellations at Brannan Island State Recreation Area 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 Brannan Island State Recreation Area?

as of July 23

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Jan 2027. That changes fast at a state park. We check Brannan Island State Recreation Area 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)

Aug 8Open
Oct 24Open
Jan 9Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Aug 19Open
Nov 4Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 6 months ahead.

Park type

Recreation Areas

Small park

Online booking

Available on ReserveCalifornia

Official state reservation system

Alert coverage

Checked around the clock

Openings, cancellations & new dates

Facilities

133

Campsites

3

Miles of trail

8

Restroom facilities

1

RV dump stations

Facility counts reported by California State Parks district staff.

RV camping at Brannan Island State Recreation Area

Straight from ReserveCalifornia's campsite catalog — not estimates.

RV-suitable sites
124
Hookup sites
10
Max rig length
36 ft
Dump stations
1
Electric + water

RV and hookup sites are the first to sell out — set an alert with your rig length and we'll ping you the second a matching site opens. Watch this park →

Why campsites open up at Brannan Island State Recreation Area

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 arrivalFull site fees refunded, minus the cancellation fee
2–6 days beforeFirst night's fee forfeited; the rest refunded, minus the fee
Under 2 days / no-showNo refund — all fees forfeited

Source: California State Parks camping policies (refund schedule for arrivals on or after July 1, 2026).

How booking Brannan Island State Recreation Area 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.

Source: ReserveCalifornia FAQ (California State Parks).

Where Brannan Island State Recreation Area is

17645 STATE HWY. 160

Rio Vista, CA 94571

38.1129, -121.6913

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Getting a campsite at Brannan Island State Recreation Area

How do I get a campsite at Brannan Island State Recreation Area 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 Brannan Island State Recreation Area 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 Brannan Island State Recreation Area?

California State Parks campgrounds, including Brannan Island State Recreation Area, 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 Brannan Island State Recreation Area?

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 Brannan Island State Recreation Area.

Does ReserveCalifornia have a waitlist for Brannan Island State Recreation Area?

No. ReserveCalifornia has no waitlist or notification feature. When a site at Brannan Island State Recreation Area 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 Brannan Island State Recreation Area?

Reservations for Brannan Island State Recreation Area 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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