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About Pinnacles Campground
Number of accommodations: 133
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Wi Fi
Restrooms
Showers
Fire Pit
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
- Showers
Connectivity and Media
- Wi Fi
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- General Store
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (812)
What Guests Are Saying
Pinnacles Campground offers a well-maintained and clean environment with excellent amenities, including a pool, showers, and a well-stocked store. Visitors enjoy the stunning night skies, abundant wildlife, and various hiking opportunities, making it a favorite destination for families. However, be cautious of aggressive raccoons and potential noise disturbances during the night, as well as the early pool closing time.
What Guests Are Saying
Pinnacles Campground offers a well-maintained and clean environment with excellent amenities, including a pool, showers, and a well-stocked store. Visitors enjoy the stunning night skies, abundant wildlife, and various hiking opportunities, making it a favorite destination for families. However, be cautious of aggressive raccoons and potential noise disturbances during the night, as well as the early pool closing time.
Review Summary
Anthony J
VerifiedApril 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: C
We had lovely weather. Hiking trails are clearly marked. Having showers included as part of camping fees was a bonus. Showers were clean and well stocked. Planning to stay there again next year
GREG B
VerifiedApril 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: B
We always love this park
Andrew R
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: A
Really enjoyed the campground. Site had a lot of shade, showers were better than expected, a little buggy but weather was great. Definitely recommend staying at the campground.
Jen S
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: B
Great campsite 39 but with poison oak on the edges. Was clear enough that no one got into it. Definitely don’t burn or touch random sticks! Plenty of space and shade for our tent. Sun by 9 and shade by 12 or so in the spring. Beautiful views all around and well maintained overall. Bathrooms by us were always clean and well stocked. Near the store the shower trailer was not running so 2 showers for the whole camp could be tricky at times but they were clean and hot and good pressure. Pool being open was amazing and it was very cold. Great store with plenty in stock and friendly people. Easy access to hikes and shuttles but go early for heat and visitors. Bring a flashlight for turn caves and definitely go check out the visitor center at the park.
Nancy S
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
I had very little time, arriving at 4:00. But pitched my tent and set up camp quickly in order to drive up to the nature center and take the easy and beautiful short hike to the pinnacles overlook. Passed a dozen or so hikers, families among them. I love the way this campground welcomes families, with kids biking, exploring, swimming and just enjoying the lovely green and the freedom of exploring outside.
Shea D
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: C
Loved how private this campground felt! It was very peaceful and I would love the opportunity to camp here again
Jason H
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: B
Great campsite with flat, well-maintained spots and easy access to the bathroom which is super convenient, especially at night. Site 31B felt comfortable and spacious enough for a relaxing stay.
As others have mentioned, be very mindful of the raccoons, they’re persistent and will get into anything left unattended. Make sure to properly store all food and scented items.
Evette A
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: C
Very kid/family friendly. Highly recommend getting your day started early as the parking lots for the hikes fill up fast! Pool is a nice refreshing enjoyment after hot hikes. All staff super friendly and nice. Had a wonderful time!
Callan M
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
Campsite shares space and driveway with the site next door. Not very private but backs up to the woods which is cool.
Sarahanne M
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: G
We stayed at the group campsite 121G. It is on a lower level than the parking so you have to walk down some steps to get to the campsite. It was a lot of work getting our stuff down there but overall it was great because it allowed so much more privacy and the noise from the campgrounds up top did not carry to our campsite much. For all the campsites in that area, the parking is away from the campsite itself, so if you intend to camp in your car, just know you will be camping in more of like a parking lot. There are two water spigots down in that area, by the two other group sites.
It's similar to a desert climate, hot in the day, cold at night. We went in early April so the weather was great, very tolerable. We found a baby rattlesnake at our campsite and the raccoons are bold and will get into your food locker if you leave it open, so be aware. There is a small creek adjacent to the campsite (the water didn't look clean), lots of flying bugs and mosquitos (it was spring so kind of expected), poison oak, and a lot of pollen in the air.
The hike to bear gulch was great. Be aware that they close the road going there once the lots are full but you can take a shuttle leaving from the camp store, we tried to go around 9:30am and the road was already closed. The guy who was watching the closed road was rude. I asked if I can drive up to drop people off and in a condescending tone told me that I can go park my car and come back to ask that question, there was no one behind me on the road and it could have been a faster, and simple yes or no response. I did park my car and went to ask him and he said "no", but that's neither here nor there. The pool closes at 6pm on weekends and 5pm on weekdays, the pool was cold and hot showers are available adjacent to the pool. The camp store is also adjacent to the pool.
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.
Elevation: 616 feet
23 mi drive to downtown Paicines (about 34 min)
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: September 10, 2026
