Why was Angel Island closed?

In August of 1940, a fire destroyed the administration building and hastened the government's decision to abandon the Immigration Station. On November 5, the last group of about 200 immigrants (including about 150 Chinese) were transferred from Angel Island to temporary quarters in San Francisco.



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Angel Island Immigration Station was an immigration station in San Francisco Bay which operated from January 21, 1910, to November 5, 1940, where immigrants entering the United States were detained and interrogated. Angel Island is an island in San Francisco Bay.

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The Angel Island Immigration Station, declared a National Historic Landmark in 1997, was later renovated and opened to the public as a California state park.

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Access to the Island is by private boat or public ferry from San Francisco or Tiburon. Weekday ferry service to the island during the winter is provided by the Golden Gate Ferry from San Francisco.

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Men and women, including husbands and wives, were separated and not allowed to see or communicate with each other again until they were admitted to the country. Minor children under age twelve or so were assigned to the care of their mothers.

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Angel Island
  • Location: San Francisco Bay.
  • Immigrants processed: 150,000.
  • Number rejected: 50,000.
  • Percentage rejected: 33%
  • Average length of stay: 2-3 weeks.


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In July 1946, after serving the military for a variety of purposes, the Army declared Angel Island surplus and eventually transferred ownership to the State of California for park, recreational, and historical purposes.

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Finally, in 1997, the station was declared a National Historical Landmark. Just over one square mile in size, Angel Island currently hosts a small community of about 30 residents, all of whom work, or are related to those who work, on the island in some capacity for the state.

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Is there a possibility to over-night? - Angel Island State Park. “Is there a possibility to over-night?” Yes, but there are only a handful of sites so they book up well in advance. Reservations can be made 6 months in advance, on a rolling day-by-day availability calendar.

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Swimming to the island is not encouraged due to strong currents found in Racoon Strait, the waterway between Tiburon and Angel Island. Tiburon is one (1) mile from the island and the closest mainland point. Can I camp there? The park's four environmental camping areas have water and pit toilets nearby.

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