About Pinnacles Campground
Number of accommodations: 133
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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Reviews (573)
What Guests Are Saying
Pinnacles Campground offers a beautiful natural setting with a variety of wildlife, well-maintained facilities, and easy access to numerous hiking trails, including the highly recommended Bear Gulch Cave trail. Campers appreciate the clean restrooms, hot showers, and generally private sites, making for a relaxing experience. While some noted issues with limited facilities and the presence of raccoons, overall, guests found the campground enjoyable and a great base for exploring the stunning landscapes of Pinnacles National Park.
What Guests Are Saying
Pinnacles Campground offers a beautiful natural setting with a variety of wildlife, well-maintained facilities, and easy access to numerous hiking trails, including the highly recommended Bear Gulch Cave trail. Campers appreciate the clean restrooms, hot showers, and generally private sites, making for a relaxing experience. While some noted issues with limited facilities and the presence of raccoons, overall, guests found the campground enjoyable and a great base for exploring the stunning landscapes of Pinnacles National Park.
Review Summary
Tiffany P
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: B
Pinnacles is worth a visit - different landscapes, variety of wildlife, beautiful views. Recommend the Bear Gulch Cave and Reservoir trail (easy, fun, beautiful hike.
As far as the campsite- this site has easy access to restroom. Restroom is well maintained with running water and soap. This campsite is flat. It is pretty private as it is surrounded by bushes from neighboring sites, (although the perfect hideout for raccoons as they are on the lookout for food). The fire pit is low, grill hangs over low to ground. The only trouble we had was the ease of access to the trailhead. This campsite is on the other side of the dried creek bed from the way to the trail. Note: the campsite is 3 miles each way to the Bear Gulch Cave trailhead
Carl S
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: B
Nice campground with some more roomier and more private sites deeper into the campground. The roads are very narrow, and even with our 25' truck camper, it could be tight.
My biggest complaint is the "no generator" rule. While we mostly use solar and in many campgrounds we never need the generator, the fact this campground is very shaded and also very hot, some generator hours would be helpful for people such as my wife who deals poorly with the heat to briefly recharge and run the AC for a short time
Luis S
VerifiedMay 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: A
First camping experience: we couldn't have chosen a better place! Having hot showers is an amazing amenity. Bathrooms were super clean and water spigots were easy as there was never one too far away. Would highly recommend camping here!
Minzhen D
VerifiedMay 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: C
Site 62 is very secluded and spacious with excellent privacy. The free hot water shower near the general store is a pleasant surprise especially after a long hike. The bathroom is clean and good in general. The meadow around the campground provides a breathing open space for picnics and bird watching. All trails are interesting and fun.
Christopher S
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 67, Loop: C
Very good in the back lots. Would avoid the front lots
SCOTT G
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 68, Loop: C
We were very pleased with our site choice. (#68) Some sites are not as lovely so do your research. Porta Potties were very clean and well maintained. Camp store seemed to be very well stocked. Firewood is $20 per bundle so purchase some on the way if you can. Highly recommend the Condor Gulch to High Peaks Trail loop. It's a slightly challenging trail but only for brief sections. the diversity of scenery and added bonus of Bear Gulch cave makes this trail really unique and rewarding.
Cameron M
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
Pinnacles NP is about as relaxing and laidback as it gets. Go!
Gary H
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: B
We stayed at site 32, which has excellent morning shade and afternoon sunshine. Site is large enough to find shade any time of day, but plenty of solar for our solar panels. There were quail, turkeys, bunnies and squirrels galore right in the campsite, along with a deer and a raccoon. Be sure to clean your camp and dump your trash. The campground in general was very clean and well kept, with FREE showers and a little store. Big puddles in front of the ladies restroom during rain. A great variety of hikes available.
constance g
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Great campsites
Nice to jump in the pool after a long hike there were a lot of student groups so the showers were full, but I went back the next morning and open
Scott D
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 23 TENT CABIN, Loop: B
Nice tent cabins very clean. Good campsite and midweek access to park is uncrowded. Was surprised so see so many rangers and staff to help out visitors. We did have critters of all kinds visit the site at dusk - be sure to follow their food lockdown recommendations and send those determined little critters on to someone else’s snacks!
Location Pinnacles Campground
Address:
2400 Hwy 146 Pinnacles Area
Paicines, CA, 95043
United States
Pinnacles National Park is located 32 miles south of Hollister, CA on Hwy 25 and 29 miles northeast of King City, CA on Hwy 25. Campground is located on the east side of Pinnacles National Park off Hwy 25.
Pinnacles Campground is accessed via Hwy 25, which runs 32 miles south of Hollister and 29 miles northeast of King City. It is located on the east side of Pinnacles National Park off Hwy 25.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.4664 / -121.176
Elevation: 616 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
1PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- Generators are not allowed at any time in any site.
- Tent/RV Sites: 6 people, 3 tents and 2 vehicles or one vehicle and one trailer or RV/Motor home. Group sites: 20 people, 5 vehicles max. No RV’s, motorhomes or trailers allowed. Any self-contained vehicle designed for sleeping is considered an RV/Motor home. Extra vehicles MUST be left in the overnight parking lot. A tow vehicle plus a trailer counts as two vehicles. Social Trails: Avoid walking through other campsites, creek beds, and closed areas.Lighting: Party lights, disco lights, Christmas lights, travel trailer parking lights, any decorative lighting must be turned off starting at 10:00pm and ending at 6:00amParking: All vehicles and bicycles must stay on paved surfaces. Where parking pads are provided, vehicles must be parked with all wheels on the pad and may not extend into the traffic lane or into the campsite. All vehicles must be parked at thier respective campsites in front of the parking stops. Moving parking stops, driving beyond them or parking in another area/site will result in a ticket from NPS. If your vehicle does not fit in your site you MUST park it in the overflow parking area bhiend the store. Wastewater: carry to toilets for disposal. Washing dishes/clothing and brushing teeth at water spigots is prohibited.
- RV Sites: have 120v/ 30-amp service; EV CHARGING IS PROHITIED AT RV SITES, An EV charger is located by the store. Tent and group sites have no hook-ups. Generators are not allowed at any time in any site.
- Swimming pool: is open 4/1 to 10/31, weather permitting. No lifeguard on duty.
- Pets: allowed on leash in the campground but not on hiking trails. NEVER leave unattended.
- Wi-Fi: Guests receive 30 minutes of complimentary Wi-Fi. Extended access is available for purchase. Wi-Fi use is optional and not included in the nightly rate.
- Dump station: is available for registered guests.
- Trees: All trees, even when healthy and well-maintained, can pose a natural hazard of falling limbs. Visitors assume responsibility for any property damage, injury or other circumstances that may result from these hazards.
- Lost, Stolen or Damaged Property: Pinnacles Recreation Company is not responsible for loss or to property due to fire, theft, accident or any other cause.
- Please watch these videos prior to your arrival to help plan your trip and protect wildlife during your stay: How to Plan for Zero Waste Camping How to Do Camp Dishes How to Properly Store Trash and Food
- During peak visitation periods, access to the campground through the East Entrance station may be restricted. Delays can be expected due to high traffic volumes and parking reaching capacity. We advise planning accordingly to avoid prolonged wait times. Pinnacles experiences extremely high visitation on weekends, holidays, and during favorable weather, especially in the spring. Expect long lines and delays [or possible restrictions especially] between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.
- Restrooms (Loop C) Loop C does not have flush restroom buildings. Portable toilets are located in Loop C. Flush toilets and sinks are available in nearby Loop B and Loop G.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
