The Western counterpart to Fort McDowell on the east side of Angel Island is Camp Reynolds. Sometimes known under the name “The West Garrison”, Camp Reynolds was built in 1863, making it even older than Fort McDowell. The Camp consists of several artillery batteries located in multiple places on the western half of Angel Island, as a defense against Confederate forces, who were feared for their potential of entering the Bay and attacking the naval post at Mare Island. These fears were never realized, but Camp Reynolds remained an important military post even after the Civil War, expanding into a full on town with schools, shops, blacksmiths, and more. Like other military posts on Angel Island, Camp Reynolds has been decommissioned today but is still open for visitors to explore the grounds and learn about its history.

Camp Reynolds, Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920, (website link)

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