California State Parks, Delta Sector

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Found in the maze of waterways that forms the beating heart of California, the Delta Sector of California State Parks includes Brannan Island State Recreation Area, Locke Boarding House, Delta Meadows Park Property, and Franks Tract State Recreation Area.

August is another fun-filled month for us here in the Delta Sector! Come join us for one of our programs like a walk thr...
08/14/2026

August is another fun-filled month for us here in the Delta Sector! Come join us for one of our programs like a walk through the historic town of Locke on the 15th, or learning the basics of how to fish at Brannan Island on the 22nd! 🎣

Have a little Ranger of your own and want to give them a fun, educational activity this summer? Join us for one of our Junior Ranger programs, held every Saturday here at Brannan Island! Our young guests will learn the basics of boating safety like how to properly wear and lifejacket, and at the end of the program, can take the pledge to become an official Junior Ranger and earn their badge... not to mention some cool other prizes if they've been joining other Junior Ranger activities! 🐻

08/06/2026

Join us Saturday, August 8th at 9 a.m. at Delta Meadows for a smooth, chill guided meditative walk 😎 Enjoy guided stretching, breathing, and grounding exercises as we reset for the weekend ahead ☀️

And, if you have a little ranger of your own, join us for our Junior Ranger program at Brannan Island SRA at 2:30 p.m. at the oak grove by the boat launch! Junior Rangers have a chance to learn the key components of being safe on the water while enjoying recreational boating, and at the end of this 30-minute program, they can take the pledge and earn their badge! 🐻

Park Now OpenThe park was closed due to the "160 Fire" which started along Highway 160 outside the park on Tuesday, July...
08/04/2026

Park Now Open

The park was closed due to the "160 Fire" which started along Highway 160 outside the park on Tuesday, July 28th. The fire quickly spread into the park, but no structures were affected. Multiple fire agencies and law enforcement responded to contain the fire. The park was closed for public safety through Sunday, August 2nd, but is now open.

We are grateful to the many fire agencies who responded to the 160 Fire, and we are happy to welcome our visitors back to Brannan Island SRA. See you soon!

07/30/2026

Brannan Island SRA will be closed throughout the weekend, beginning Thursday, July 30, 2026, and will remain closed until further notice.

The closure applies to all areas of the park, including the boat launch, campgrounds, and day-use areas.

We thank you for your continued patience and understanding as staff continue to assess hazards following the fire.

07/29/2026

Limited access is currently in effect at Brannan Island State Recreation Area following a fire.

-The Boat Launch is open today.
-The campgrounds are closed.
-The day-use areas are closed due to hazardous conditions at this time.

Thankfully, the campgrounds were spared and will reopen soon. We are incredibly grateful to the Rio Vista Fire Department and all the responding crews who worked to save our structures and stop this fire!

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to safely reopen the park. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Join us at Brannan Island SRA for our Learn to Fish program this Saturday, July 18th at 9 a.m. and begin your fishing jo...
07/16/2026

Join us at Brannan Island SRA for our Learn to Fish program this Saturday, July 18th at 9 a.m. and begin your fishing journey! Open to all ages, we’ll teach you all the basics from the parts of a rod and how to tie a knot all the way up to how to cast onto the water. You’ll even get a chance to show off what you’ve learned with some time to fish the Delta waters!

And, thanks to a generous donation from our friends over at California State Parks Foundation , we’ll be holding a raffle at the end of the program where you may win a rod and tackle box to take home! Check out the smiles on some of our previous winners 😁🎣

Guests age 16 and up require a valid fishing license to cast on the water. They can be purchased online here: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Online-Sales

Skip Brannan Island’s entry fee by acquiring the State Parks Library Pass— free of charge! Learn more here: https://www.parks.ca.gov/30806

We hope to see you there!

Brannan Island SRA Saturday (6/27) Programs!This could be you! The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta contains 700 miles of sl...
06/26/2026

Brannan Island SRA Saturday (6/27) Programs!

This could be you! The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta contains 700 miles of sloughs and waterways! Here on the peaceful shoreline of Seven Mile Slough, we will learn the basics of fishing. Every participant will have a chance to enter our fishing rod and tackle giveaway, generously donated by State Parks Foundation. We hope to see you there!

9:00 A.M. Learn to Fish - Meet at the fishing pier
Participants 16 and over must have a California fishing license to cast into the water. License is not required to participate in the Learn to Fish program!

2:30 P.M. Junior Ranger Program - Meet at the Oak Grove Picnic Area near the Boat Launch
Earn your Junior Ranger badge and learn how to be safe when participating in water activities. (Recommended ages 7-12)

Participation is free, guests can avoid the park’s entry fee of $10 by acquiring the State Parks Library Pass found at participating libraries.

06/06/2026

Something... Slimy, this way comes...

Join us for California State Parks Week! We'll be doing an entire week of special programing from June 10 to June 14 to celebrate our shared public spaces.

June 10 at 9am, we'll be having a Learn to Fish Program at Delta Meadows! Register your interest at [email protected].

June 11 at 10am, we're going to have a meditative walk, also at Delta Meadows! Join us for a mindful, calm walk through oak groves and along riverine habitat. No registration required, bring comfortable walking shoes, water and sun protection.

June 12 at 11am, we'll be having a walking history tour of Locke, CA. Come learn the importance of Chinese American immigration to the California Delta, and how Locke got its reputation as a 'Monte Carlo on the Sacramento River.'

And finally, we're having a double-header of programs on June 13 at Brannan Island State Recreation Area, with our Learn to Fish program at 9am and our Learn to Canoe program at 11am! Register your interest with [email protected], avoid the park's entrance fee by acquiring the free State Parks Library Pass!

And this is all in addition to our regular programs for the month, including the start of our JR Ranger programs, June 20 at 10am and June 27 at 2:30pm. Designed for kids aged 6-12, let your kiddos enjoy a fun and informative talk on various topics like birdwatching, how to recreate safely on the water, or getting to know the animals of Brannan Island!

Come enjoy the start of summer with us in the Delta Sector of your California State Parks! More California State Parks Week events can be found at castateparksweek.org.

During its heyday, the historic town of Locke with its overhanging balconies was bustling with people and traffic down M...
05/28/2026

During its heyday, the historic town of Locke with its overhanging balconies was bustling with people and traffic down Main Street. Trains traveled down from Sacramento and steamboats passed by on the nearby Sacramento River. Things have changed some since the founding of Locke in 1915, a town built by and inhabited by a mostly exclusive Chinese community.

As celebrations of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month come to a close, the Locke Boarding House Museum continues its dedication to sharing the stories of Chinese immigration and what life in the Delta was like for this unique Chinese American community.

California State Parks wants to welcome you this summer to take a drive down the tree-lined levee roads passing the farms and orchards of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and find yourself in the historic town of Locke.

Visiting hours at the Locke Boarding House Museum are Friday through Sunday from 11:00 A.M - 4 P.M.

05/01/2026

Join us at one of your state parks in the California Delta this May to get outside and get active in an interpretive program! 🦆🎣🛶

On Saturday, May 9th, join us at Delta Meadows Park Property for our Delta Meadows Bird Walk with Bird Cult Sac! Learn about the historic wetlands of the California Delta and the critical role they play in providing habitat for migrating birds. We will meet in the Delta Meadows parking lot at 9:00 a.m. for a roughly 1 mile long hike that will last about 1.5 hours.

On Saturday, May 23rd, we will be hosting a double feature of events at Brannan Island State Recreation Area for National Boating Safety Week!

Join us at the fishing pier at 9:00 a.m. for our Learn to Fish program. Learn everything you need to know to get started fishing safely and responsibly, and be entered into a giveaway for a FREE fishing rod, tackle, and tackle box! Ages 16 and older need a fishing license from CDFW. Free program admission/ $10 vehicle entry, or check out a park pass from your local library to get in for FREE!

Join us at the swim beach at 12:00 p.m. for our Learn to Canoe program! Learn how to traverse the Delta’s waterway in a small vessel. All equipment will be provided. Spots limited, contact [email protected] to reserve your spot!

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