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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 9:45PM PDT until October 14 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Up to 1.4 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.2 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 11:22 AM Friday 10/9, 1.4 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:50 AM Saturday 10/10, 1.3 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 12:18 PM Sunday 10/11, 1.2 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 12:46 PM Monday 10/12, 1.1 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 1:14 PM Tuesday 10/13, and 0.9 ft above normal (6.7 ft MLLW) at 1:46 PM Wednesday 10/14. These predictions include up to 1.2 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. 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.
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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 |
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