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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
Gretchen D
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: G
I was at the campground on a field trip with my class. The pool was a nice feature, the showers are limited (only two stalls per bathroom). The shower buildings are very far apart so be sure to book a spot nearby a bathroom if you don’t want to walk to a different loop to use the restroom.
Michael F
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 67, Loop: C
The campground is great if you are able to get into the C area and take advantage of the tree shade. Some areas are open and will get all day sun. The outhouses are, well, outhouses and all that's available in the C area. Shower facilities at the camp store are free, clean, have hot water & great after a day of hiking.
Hiking trails are well maintained, they are not easy hikes so this is a great place for a hiking challenge and to enjoy the scenery.
Camp store is well stocked with essentials and staff is very friendly, knowledgable and helpful.
Overall a great camping experience in an awesome setting.
steve j
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: A
Campground was very quiet. Bathrooms were clean. Many great hiking trails, a swimming pool for the kids. Keep an eye on the chipmunks and raccoons, they will steal your food. Secure food in the food boxes provided
Gregg M
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 94, Loop: D
Great hiking trails
Katrina C
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 25 TENT CABIN, Loop: B
Stayed for just one night in a tent cabins. The cabins were clean and spacious and it was nice to not have to worry about bringing our own tent and sleeping pads, we just set out some bags on the mattresses and were good to go! The raccoons are very bold at night- so don't leave any food unattended even for a moment once it's dark! We had one raccoon come up and try to grab a backpack from the picnic table while we were sitting at it. Immediately learned our lesson and kept everything we weren't actively eating in the bear box. Bathrooms were perfectly acceptable for a campground bathroom. Having a hot shower was such a luxury as well (it wasn't as busy during our stay so we didn't have to wait, but there are only two shower stalls per side so I assume during a busier weekend we would've had to wait for a shower). Overall we enjoyed our stay and had a lovely time hiking and seeing the condors!
Virginia D
VerifiedJune 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: D
We enjoyed our stay! Friendly camp hosts and rangers. Campground was clean and quiet with viewing places set up. Highly recommend a visit to this national park.
Yvonne B
VerifiedJune 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: B
It would help if you add comments about the campground number, like if it has any shade or not!!
Ian W
VerifiedJune 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: D
Check in was easy, facilities in great shape, freindly/helpful campground and NPS staff.
Alfredo A
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: B
Enjoyed the campground visit. Was as described on website, clean and spacious. We were next to Creek, very happy to listen to birds, toads and other wild life.
Amol S
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: B
Overall, a great campsite! Two showers are available, and both were very clean and well-stocked. There's also a campground store nearby, but keep in mind that it's open 8 AM to 6 PM. Something unexpected to me was the crowd on Memorial Day. They may close down roads, so there is an option to hike from the visitor center/campgrounds to the Bear Gulch Nature Center, which is a starting point for many of the park's classic hikes. The campsite itself provided flush toilets (check out a map), water, and a nice picnic bench. I spotted a mule deer, a couple of jackrabbits, and some hungry raccoons around camp. These lil critters want to eat your food, don't leave it unattended even for a second!
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
