About Pinnacles Campground
Number of accommodations: 133
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Reviews (65)
Review Summary
Michael W
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: C
Campsite was nice overall, but loop c doesn’t have a flush toilet and the bathrooms started to smell strongly after a couple of days
valerie w
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: B
Great campground, well spaced out, felt private. Could use more bathrooms, and a bit cleaner. Showers were nice and clean.
More parking at trail heads! Lots of waiting and circling for spots to open.
Leticia G
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
The caves and trails were beautiful, breathtaking! The campground could use more flush toilets. Especially in the campsites that are towards the back of the campground. The showers were very nice. The store had a good assortment of items. We did not encounter any raccoons at all. The only negative comment would be the price of the firewood. It is the most expensive firewood in the many national parks we have visited in the past.
William C
VerifiedApril 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: B
great trip, good challenging hiking, very nice campground, my only complaint was the trash bins were all full. I definitely plan on returning next year
Todd L
VerifiedApril 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: B
What a great campground. Sites are reasonably private (we stayed in 36B). We had just enough room under the tree at the back of the site to set up our Nemo 4-person. Fire ring, picnic table, water at our site, and enough parking space for our 4Runner. Plus some open space for our solar panels. We had it all! :). This campground is nice to walk around and see the condors (or vultures). Bathroom and shower house were clean and sufficient. Camp store was well stocked and a nice place to visit. Bookstore attendants were friendly and helpful.
Mike J
VerifiedApril 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: C
Camp was clean. Very low noise. Bathroom clean. It goes without saying, that the high peaks trail is awesome and for many, the reason to come here. BUT, spring is best for both wildflowers and cooler temperatures. Can be VERY hot in the summer. Cave trail below Bear Gulch reservoir is a lot of fun if one is not claustrophobic. Bring a flashlight for that. Nice and cool inside. Get to the trailhead parking lots EARLY as parking gets filled early, especially on weekends. Use shuttle if no parking (weekends and holidays only - usually).
Michael M
VerifiedApril 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: B
Well maintained trails. Friendly camp store staff. Shower facilities!
Brett B
VerifiedApril 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: C
Great as always! Facilities were clean and well stocked. Campground site was amazing. Took advantage of the showers on the way out and they were super clean, and stocked with shampoo and body wash. My son did want to add that Pinnacles ‘ should add more caves’ He was a fan!
Annette C
VerifiedApril 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: D
This was my 1st time to Pinnacles National Park. The campground was quiet and very well maintained. The camp store and bookstore was very well stocked and staff were knowledgeable. Hiking to and through the caves was amazing!
Steven L
VerifiedApril 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: C
The park itself is quite nice. But something weird was happening with the park employees. All seemed to be angry and distracted. One actually confided to me that they were having "management issues." Most of the park employees appeared unwilling or unable to do their jobs properly. For example, I passed a work crew comprised of several employees carrying shovels and other tools down a trail, obviously avoiding each other and looking unhappy. None looked competent to use a shovel and appeared to be straining even to carry the tools on a trail. Most restrooms were not cleaned properly and many were out of paper supplies. The restroom near the visitor center was barricaded off with signs indicating plumbing issues, and the only other restroom in the area, a portable toilet, was completely out of paper and filthy. Another example - I stopped my car slowly and politely on an empty road with no traffic, to ask a quick question of a ranger. She refused to listen and demanded that I drive away from her, park at a parking lot several hundred feet away, and walk back before she would speak with me. The other ranger nearby also wanted to argue with me. I was not being confrontational or impolite in any way - they just didn't want to talk to me and were obviously experiencing "management issues."
Also - I hate to have to say this, but at least 50% of the park employees I saw appeared to have been hired on the basis of gender confusion rather than competence. What a mess. Whoever is doing the hiring and/or providing "leadership" at this park needs to be fired, along with all the incompetent staff s/he has hired.
The older gentleman (maybe a docent?) at the visitor center counter was the sole exception - he was helpful, knowledgeable and kind. Coincidence? No.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.4664 / -121.176
Elevation: 616 feet
Policies & Rules
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First come, first served sites are NOT available at this location. Entrance fee: NPS fee of $30 per vehicle is required and valid for seven days; Interagency passes are accepted.Campground Store & Office Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days per week.Quiet Hours: from 10pm to 6am. Generators are not allowed at any time in any site. |
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Campsite check-in time: is 1pm and check out is 11am. Tent Cabin check-in time: is 3pm and check out is 11am. If you are arriving late or would like to check-in online you can do so here - Online Check-In |
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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. |
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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. |
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Swimming pool: is open 4/1 to 10/31, weather permitting. No lifeguard on duty. |
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Pets: allowed on leash in the campground but not on hiking trails. NEVER leave unattended. |
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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. |
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Dump station: is available for registered guests. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Please watch these videos prior to your arrival to help plan your trip and protect wildlife during your stay:
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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. |
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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. |
