Brannan Island State Recreation Area
California State Park
Write a Review 17645 CA-160 Rio Vista, CA 94571 916-777-6671 Reservations: 800-444-7275 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.1105, -121.6967
Overview of Brannan Island State Recreation Area
Last Price Paid: $35
Reported by camper-885651 on 2/11/2024
Longest RV Reported: 32 feet (Class C)
Reported by AIRBORNE on 9/7/2021
Number of Sites 127
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Elevation 0 ft / 0 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 36 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 916-777-6671
Traveling Nest asked on 9/12/2024
We have a 30-ft 5th wheel. Are the sites wide enough to park next to our trailer?
Reviews of Brannan Island State Recreation Area 16 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 7 Users
Last reported 5/29/2023
Confirmed by 9 Users
Last reported 5/29/2023
“First negative then was very pleasant”
Reviewed 7/19/2020
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 78 |
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Upon arrival (42 minutes early) was treated quite negatively. Was told we could not enter as check-in was 2:00. Was told to go to overflow parking. Went back to the main station at the appropriate time and was again treated with the woman’s icy personality. No one was in our reserved sites (76, 78 & 80) so didn’t know why we were for... more
Upon arrival (42 minutes early) was treated quite negatively. Was told we could not enter as check-in was 2:00. Was told to go to overflow parking. Went back to the main station at the appropriate time and was again treated with the woman’s icy personality. No one was in our reserved sites (76, 78 & 80) so didn’t know why we were forced to wait. Oh well, after meeting our camp hosts, Jeff and Louren, out whole experience turned around. These hosts were exceptionally gracious and helpful. We do a lot of camping and have met few hosts as wonderful as Jeff and Lauren. Their attitudes changed the whole feel of our camping trip. I hope that the powers to be realize what a great asset these hosts are. We will return to the camp again and hopefully the 2 ladies at the check in booth will work on improving their attitudes.
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Momma Bear would stay here again
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“Great find”
Reviewed 2/22/2020
| Nightly rate: | $31 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 38 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
Took a chance and the gamble was well worth it. Huge sites with a ton of room between. Pads are paved, everything else grass. Picnic tables and large fire pits. Huge boat launch. First come first serve during the winter. Absolutely beautiful. Can get windy
Stew would stay here again
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“Tight RV Sites but nice park overall”
Reviewed 8/19/2018
| Nightly rate: | $40 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 104 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We camped here for one night in Olympic Campground which is a small loop with 50A/30A Electrical and Water hookups. Our AirStream is still new and we haven't installed Lithium batteries yet otherwise we would have camped at the other two loops where the sites are much larger and have a good distance between sites but don't have any hoo... more
We camped here for one night in Olympic Campground which is a small loop with 50A/30A Electrical and Water hookups. Our AirStream is still new and we haven't installed Lithium batteries yet otherwise we would have camped at the other two loops where the sites are much larger and have a good distance between sites but don't have any hookups. The camp hosts are nice and friendly.
This place seems to have a very popular boat launch so it gets busy on the weekends but there is enough distance between the campground and boat launch.
We went for walk along the water in the evening and it was really nice. The temperatures during the day were quite high so the 50A did help a lot. We would definitely come back when it's cooler and would most likely camp in other loop with bigger sites and no hookups.
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ashar would stay here again
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“Had a great time!”
Reviewed 1/31/2018
| Nightly rate: | $31 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 3 and 31 |
Overall Rating
We stayed at the Willows Campground which does not have hookups. There was running water and it was potable. (One of the earlier posts from last year said it was not.) There is also a Olympic Campground that has hookups, but it pretty small and a little cramped. At the Willows Campground, there was plenty of space between the sites, an... more
We stayed at the Willows Campground which does not have hookups. There was running water and it was potable. (One of the earlier posts from last year said it was not.) There is also a Olympic Campground that has hookups, but it pretty small and a little cramped. At the Willows Campground, there was plenty of space between the sites, and lots of grassy area. Each site had a picnic table and a BBQ pit. The bathrooms and pay showers were fairly clean, but several of the showers were out of order and did not have very hot water. The dump station was free and easy to navigate and use.
There were not many other campers there, and it was beautiful and peaceful with the river rolling by. We really enjoyed our stay so much that we stayed an extra night and moved to one of the better sites. The hosts were frindly and helpful.
On driving here, I would suggest taking Hwy 12 from Lodi over instead of Hwy 160. Siri told us to take Hwy 160 coming down from the Sacramento area and it is a narrow levee road, so there is not much wiggle room and almost no where to pull off to let drivers pass.
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“It's boondocking, with a big price”
Reviewed 11/21/2016
| Nightly rate: | $29 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 97 |
| RV Length: | 28' |
Overall Rating
This place would be great, if it wasn't just glorified boondocking. There are a few RV sites with hookups near the marina (cramped quarters), but the main campground (with 100+ sites) has no hookups. Most of the restrooms/showers were closed for the season, but the big disappointment was that the water was declared non-potable by the s... more
This place would be great, if it wasn't just glorified boondocking. There are a few RV sites with hookups near the marina (cramped quarters), but the main campground (with 100+ sites) has no hookups. Most of the restrooms/showers were closed for the season, but the big disappointment was that the water was declared non-potable by the state inspector. So this is boondocking, with a $31 price tag (we got the $2 senior discount).
That being said, the surroundings are lovely, and off-season it's quiet. Spaces are, maybe, 30 feet (our 28ft Airstream just barely fit). Great 3-mile walking/biking trail, and lots of room for the dog to run and play. They're pretty loose about the leash rules. No WiFi, but great cell service for our hotspot. Friendly and helpful host. Nice little town nearby, Rio Vista, don't miss Foster's Big Horn restaurant.
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This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
Reviewed 9/3/2016
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 30' |
Overall Rating
State recreation park that is maintained well. There is a boat launch, picnic areas with bbq's, dry camping, and RV camping (no longer than 36 ft). Late fall through spring is a great time to go. Otherwise summer crowds abound.
Zukini would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- group sites
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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