About Pinnacles Campground
Number of accommodations: 133
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- Dump station on site
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- 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
Lynnette L
VerifiedMarch 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: D
Reservation was easy to make on line. Campground was clean and quiet. We enjoyed a great hike to Bear Gulch Cave and the Reservoir. The trails are well kept. The Park Rangers at the Nature Center were very pleasant and offered great information regarding the park and trails. We had a great time, so glad we took the time to experience this National Park.
Susan C
VerifiedMarch 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: B
The campground was clean and staff friendly. Overall nice experience, quiet at night even with a full campground. Would be nice to have some more trails that are on leash dog friendly.
Kathleen L
VerifiedMarch 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: D
Having ideal weather for our late February camping trip was very nice. But the big beautiful bonus was having a Ranger Naturalist working at Pinnacles National Park. Ranger Dan Ryan was full of information and context for all the Park's natural resources; most exciting for us was his knowledge of the Condors. Ranger Dan and his son, Jacob, led an excellent evening amphitheater program on bats, birds and other flying creatures. On Saturday, Ranger Dan led a bird walk adjacent to the campground, tailored to the interests and abilities of the attendees. Our 50-something kids grew up with Ranger Naturalists at National Parks. It instilled in them the importance of prioritizing the care of our National Parks for future generations to learn from and to enjoy. We have been saddened over the years as budget cuts have eliminated many Ranger Naturalist positions. The second big bonus was the availability of shuttles taking visitors to the most popular areas of the park. Kudos, NPS, for Ranger Naturalists and Shuttles!
Abigail D
VerifiedMarch 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: B
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Luz C
VerifiedMarch 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Great location, very calm and kid-friendly! Bathrooms were nearby and well-maintained.
Tanaya G
VerifiedMarch 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 81 TENT CABIN, Loop: D
Beautiful experience, my children had the best time, Bear Gulch hike was amazing. Slippery and dark, take shoes with grip and a head lamp is best so your hands are free. Lots of poison ivy on trail so be aware. Leaves are clusters of 3. Clean bathrooms and showers, water is hot, has shampoo/body wash. 2 showers, 3 toilets. Shuttle takes you to hiking area, last run at 530pm. Little store a bit pricy but far from town so try to not forget things. Wood bundles $20. Does get super cold at night. All in all we cannot wait to return, it was just what we needed.
Sam H
VerifiedMarch 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Definitely take the High Peaks trail and get to the Bear Gulch parking lot early!
Kenneth S
VerifiedMarch 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: D
Stayed at site 109. It backed onto a wooded area and a stream. Lots of wildlife.
Robert H
VerifiedMarch 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: D
Wife says campground gets a 7 out of 10. Bathrooms were far and few, and water kind of a pain to get to in our trailer.
Fred P
VerifiedMarch 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 96, Loop: D
Very good hikes. Amazing wildlife right in the campground. Turkeys, deer, roosting vultures and yes, with binoculars, condors.
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 4, 2026
