About Pinnacles Campground
Number of accommodations: 133
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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RV Utilities and Hookups
- 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
Marc L
VerifiedMarch 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 99, Loop: D
It was our first visit to Pinnacles and we found the landscape to be beautiful. We only stayed one night because we were passing through and had our dog with us. We basically saw what we could from viewing points. We are looking forward to coming back to hike the area. On a side note the campground was quiet and clean and having a dump station was a plus.
Amor N
VerifiedMarch 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 97, Loop: D
Good spaces. Great Rangers and service. Beautiful place.
Denise F
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 81 TENT CABIN, Loop: D
The tent cabins are a lot of fun - very spacious and come with a heater!
Linda B
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Nicely laid out, and the folks in the office were great.
Debora L
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Very nice facilities, I stayed at campsite 15, and in my opinion the campsites on that loop (10 through 15) have the best location, close to flushing toilets that were clean, had paper and soap all weekend. Also not far from store and showers, which worked great and were free! The hikes in Pinnacles are fantastic, we went from the campsite to the reservoir and it took us about 3h there and back. I'd definitely go back. I'd avoid campsites numbered 50, 51, 52... as there was no bathroom nearby just a portable toilet. And I'd avoid any campsites on the path to the trails as there's a lot of foot traffic.
James W
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: D
Great quiet campground. A bit of a walk to the closest bathroom, but there's a little trail behind the parking space leading to the road.
Leah L
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 89, Loop: D
The campsite was great. My only complaint is that the trail head to most popular hikes is three miles away and the shuttles are small any only come every 30 mins. When it was busy I would have had to wait up to an hour and a half since the lots were full or add an additional 6 miles to my hike.
Marisa A
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: D
Well maintained and very convenient for exploring the park.
Nicholas H
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: B
Make sure your tras is in your car or in the food locker because raccoons will get to it. Speaking from experience. But overall great campground.
Jennifer L
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: G
Great spacious campsite. Beware of raccoons, they are fast and sneaky! There is a shuttle to the main hiking trails.
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
