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
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Fernando C
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: C
Beautiful campground with abundant wildlife and dense plant growth. Peaceful. The weather was quite pleasant during my mid September visit.
Lisa H
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: G
Pinnacles campground is clean, well run, and it's wonderful to have the pool and showers.
It was a little confusing on the website as to which campsites were group or individual, or perhaps I didn't pay close attention.
Jaime R
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 65, Loop: C
One of the best well run Parks in the country, accurate and clear maps, trail markers, water and bathrooms. If your goal is to see a Condor, they provide all the info you need to be successful.
Vincent H
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 92, Loop: D
I enjoy the camping experience 1st time at pinnacles. Was a very family camping experience.
Isaac P
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: C
Pretty cool spot! Balconies caves are worth checking out (and they’re not too difficult to traverse). However, the raccoon camp from earlier reviews is still active, the bugs go crazy, and it’s super hot. So 4 star if you’re in a tent, and 5 star if you have a camper of some sort.
George B
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 88, Loop: D
Love the pool
Farris L
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: C
Beautiful area. My husband was here 50 years ago on senior ditch day. Now returning as a senior! Lots of wildlife ,deer are almost tame . California quail in abundance, saw a bobcat just walking down the road! The raccoons however are in charge! We have already made reservations to come back....see you soon!
Paul R
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: B
There is a serious problems with raccoons. Last year, I had between 1 and 5 raccoons patrolling my campsite. This year, there were 13! My daughter opened the car door and then went to get the stove at the picnic table to put it in the car. In that brief moment, raccoons jumped in and grabbed food. With that success, they circled our campsite for 45 minutes looking for another treat. They were not afraid of humans at all.
Ray G
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 92, Loop: D
We arrived to find that there was a no burn policy due to high fire danger. While we completely understand why, we feel that a notification would have helped us and others plan for alternate cooking options as charcoal fires were banned as well. We made do, but others simply ignored the posted rules. We received many notifications in advance of our trip and any of these including the one a week or two prior could have included this information to better prepare.
Zakir S
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: B
So much to do at that campground. Hiking in the morning and then enjoying the pool during evening time was the best experience my kids can ask.
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
