Angel Island Sp Ayala Cove Group Picnic Area
Open for day-use reservations. Park hours are 8am to sunset. The perimeter road on the north side of the island is closed due to a December 2024 landslide, affecting tram tours.
Heat Advisory issued June 10 at 5:54AM PDT until June 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...High temperatures between 90 and 103 for interior valleys and higher elevations. High temperatures between 85 and 96 degrees for the Bay Shoreline. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, North Bay Interior Mountains and Valleys, and The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills. * WHEN...From noon to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 9 at 11:09PM PDT until June 13 at 1:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore regions of the North Bay along the San Pablo and San Francisco Bays. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 1 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 0.6 ft above normal (6.58 ft MLLW) at 811 PM on Wednesday the 10th, 1.2 ft above normal (6.98 ft MLLW) at 851 PM on Thursday the 11th, and 1.5 ft above normal (7.23 ft MLLW) at 934 PM on Friday the 12th. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
About
Ayala Cove Group Picnic Area comprises five reservable day-use picnic sites on Angel Island State Park, located in the heart of San Francisco Bay. The sites include Hillsite (12 tables, heavily shaded), Drawsite (25 tables in a eucalyptus grove with volleyball court), Platform (27 tables with bay views and ADA accessibility), and East Garrison (32 tables with San Francisco and bridge views, volleyball court, softball field, and beach access about 30 minutes walk from the ferry landing). Access to Angel Island is exclusively by water via public ferry from San Francisco (Golden Gate Ferry) or Tiburon (Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry), or by private boat with day-use dock slips and overnight mooring buoys available at Ayala Cove. The picnic areas are day-use only with no overnight camping permitted. Reservations are made through ReserveCalifornia for groups of 35 or more. Dogs are not allowed on the island except for service animals. Wood fires are prohibited; visitors must bring their own charcoal or camp stoves as these are not available for purchase on the island. A cafe operates near the ferry landing, and a visitor center with gift shop is adjacent to the picnic areas.
Directions
Access is by water only. Take the Golden Gate Ferry from San Francisco or the Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry from Tiburon to Ayala Cove. Private boats may use day-use dock slips ($15) or overnight mooring buoys ($30) at the cove.
Nearby Campgrounds
Location
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $150 - $250 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (415) 435-5390 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!