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# Brannan Island State Recreation Area

Sacramento · California Department of Parks and Recreation

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(916) 777-4004](tel:9167774004)

**Hours**: 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.

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=487)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.11059&lon=-121.69845)

## About Brannan Island State Recreation Area

Brannan Island State Recreation Area is listed in official public-land records for Sacramento, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Boating ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/boating)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Surfing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/surfing)[Biking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/biking)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)En route CampsitesTent CampingGroup CampsitesHike-and-Bike CampsitesRemote CampingRV/Trailer Campsites w/HookupsRV Dump StationRV AccessParkingRestrooms / ShowersRestroomsOutdoor ShowersDrinking Water AvailableBoat RampsPicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterInterpretive ExhibitsBeach AreaVista PointNature & Wildlife ViewingWindsurfing/SurfingBike TrailsHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=487)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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