P.O. Box 318
Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 435-1915
Description
Angel Island is a mountainous, lush 740-acre island in the San Francisco Bay offering spectacular views of the surrounding bay counties, including the Golden Gate Bridge. A wide variety of animal and plant environments can be observed while on the island. Angel Island also has a varied and fascinating military history stretching back to the Civil War; as well as being hunting, fishing and past residence for the early America Oholone people. Trials and fire roads circle the island providing access to the 781 foot Mt. Livermore and several small sandy beaches. Access to the island is by commercial ferry, unless you have a friend with the right size boat!
Activities
- Camping
- Historical Landmarks
- Boating
- Nature Trail
- Astronomy
- Hiking
- Interpretive Displays & Activities
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Guided Tours (seasonal)
Facilities
The park is mainly a day-use area, however there are 9 environmental campsites located on the island. Reservations are required for these campsites. Campsites contain a table with nearby pit toilets. The buildings and various other exhibits on the island reflect Juan Manuel de Ayala discovering of the island in 1775 through the use of the island as a staging area during World War II.
Fire: No wood fires on the island—charcoal/stoves only.
Water: Available nearby but bring a container for storage.
Wood: No wood fires are allowed on the island.
Comments
For information on ferry service from Tiburon please contact the Angel Island State Park Ferry Company at (415) 435-2131. After you arrive in Ayala Cove it will be about a three-mile hike to the campsites, so pack light. Bicycles are allowed on the island only if there is room on the ferry. State Park Rangers will often meet your group in Ayala Cove if arrangements are made prior to your arrival. Service projects are often plentiful on the island also (HINT: possible fee waiver).