No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK) continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 1,260 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026): 1,199 open for online reservation · 61 reserved.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Dec 31, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 714 fall on weekdays and 485 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Dec 2026December holds the most room. 372 of 372 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 12 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 12 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 12 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 12 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 12 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 12 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 12 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 12 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 12 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 12 of 12 sites open on Thursday.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| APA04 | 102 |
| APA07 | 102 |
| APA08 | 102 |
| APA11 | 102 |
| APA05 | 101 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 26 2-night, 26 3-night, 24 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site APA04.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 43 ft. 12 sites take 25 ft, 12 sites take 35 ft, 12 sites take 40 ft.
All 12 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APA04 | 43 ft | None | 102 | 81 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +90 more |
| APA07 | 43 ft | None | 102 | 81 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +90 more |
| APA08 | 43 ft | None | 102 | 81 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +90 more |
| APA11 | 43 ft | None | 102 | 81 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +90 more |
| APA05 | 43 ft | None | 101 | 81 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +89 more |
| APA10 | 43 ft | None | 101 | 81 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +89 more |
| APA02 | 43 ft | None | 100 | 81 nights | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +88 more |
| APA03 | 43 ft | None | 99 | 81 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +87 more |
| APA09 | 43 ft | None | 98 | 81 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +86 more |
| APA12 | 43 ft | None | 98 | 81 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +86 more |
| APA01 | 43 ft | None | 97 | 81 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +85 more |
| APA06 | 43 ft | None | 97 | 81 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +85 more |
About Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)
Overview
Aquatic Park Cove is a vibrantly urban harbor that mimics a natural anchorage and is located on the Pacific shores of one of America's great West Coast cities. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park's Aquatic Park Cove is the small craft gateway to San Francisco. Vessels entering Aquatic Park Cove are instructed to contact the Park's permit officer on VHF marine radio channel 83A (157.175Mhz) using the call sign "Aquatic Park NPS" followed by transmission of the vessel's name. Reservations serve as a permit for visiting sailing vessels to stay overnight in the cove. Sailing vessels with auxiliary engines are authorized to use engines to maneuver at very low speed within the cove in order to safely enter, anchor, and depart the cove. Use of small outboard engine on dinghies is authorized for safe transit to and from vessel to shore only. Vessel and dinghy operators using auxuliary engines are to be aware of swimmers and wildlife at all times. Vessels or watercraft without sailing rigs whose primary design falls into the class of motorboat, speedboat, & powerboat (including jet skis), are strictly prohibited from entering or anchoring in Aquatic Park Cove.
Recreation
The Cove offers aquatic opportunities to many park users such as kayakers, paddle boarders, rowers, as well as open water swimming in a semi-protected environment.
Facilities
Overnight Use: A reservation serves as your permit to bring a sailing vessel (auxiliary engine OK) and anchor overnight in the cove. There are no dinghy docks or boathouse facilities. Access to the shore is island-style beach landing. Visitors are asked not to secure dinghies to historic lamp posts but to use wooden pilings adjacent to the Dolphin Club for this purpose (see map). Once ashore, visitors can enjoy a well-maintained soft sand beach near a relaxing grassy park perfect for picnics and panoramic views of San Francisco Bay immediately south of iconic Alcatraz Island & Angel Island. Restrooms and open outdoor showers are available on park property during the park's regular business hours. Day Use: Day use of the Cove by visiting vessels does not require a reservation, except during high use days and special events within the Cove, or during major events occurring along the San Francisco Waterfront. Days when a day-use permit will be required will be posted on the park's website . This reservation serves as an anchor permit application. Upon entering Aquatic Park Cove, the National Park Service requests the vessel operator hail Aquatic Park Cove NPS on marine channel 83A to confirm APA number and any special instructions. Vessel operators whose permits are confirmed agree to abide by rules and regulations set forth in the 2017 San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Superintendent's Compendium and Park Directives 2017, Facilities & Ships Management Division, page 2 of 8 .
Natural Features
Sheltered by the gentle arc of Municipal Pier to the west and Hyde Street Pier to the east, Aquatic Park Cove is an enticing vista of enclosed water space dominated by the Streamline Modern Aquatic Park Bathhouse with the slopes of Russian and Telegraph hills beyond.
Nearby Attractions
Alcatraz, Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street, San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Ballet, Asian Art Museum, Theater District, SF MOMA, Cable Car, Street Trollies, shopping, high quality local cuisine, and abundant city public transportation. The Cove is within walking and biking distance to Golden Gate Bridge, Crissy Field, Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, whale watching. State ferry services to other Bayshore cities.
Getting there
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is located within the city limits of San Francisco, in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, on the shoreline of San Francisco Bay. Aquatic Cove overnight stays are off shore, accessible only by non-motorized watercraft.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)?
Reservations for Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 1,199 of 1,260 tracked site-nights are open (95.2%), though availability can change. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)?
26 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site APA04. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK) fit a 35-foot RV?
12 of the 12 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 43 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)?
December 2026, with 372 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 372.
When is the next open date at Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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