About Pinnacles Campground
Number of accommodations: 133
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
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
Christopher W
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: C
Site was great, campsite was great. Try to get a campsite that's shaded.
Lars A
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: D
Luxurious experience compared to the primitive sites we normally visit. Pool and shop close by. Very limited shade on the RV sites.
Kai B
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: B
I’ve been a Pinnacles regular for a decade. Unfortunately, the raccoon problem has gotten so far out of hand in the past 2-3 years that camping here is no longer fun. Raccoons will happily steal food right off your plate if you turn your back for just a few seconds after dark. They are incredibly aggressive and have (recently) learned that growling at campers is an effective technique to scare them away from their food/ingredients. Cooking at camp is one of my favorite activities, but it’s no longer enjoyable at Pinnacles.
AFAIK, pinnacles has turned a mostly blind eye to the problem. I won’t be returning until I hear otherwise.
Wen H
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: B
Great campsite and campground. Just beware of aggressive raccoons
Kate M
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 132, Loop: G
Nice campground but other campers very loud (music and kids yelling) until like 1am both nights .
Enrico G
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 85, Loop: D
Great stay not crowded Condor Watching Great hiking
Keith J
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: A
It is sad that there is so little staff there. I saw a ranger once on our third day. The visitor center was closed. DOGE ruining the good life in America.
John S
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Campground was well maintained and the bathrooms were great. Campsites were larger than many I have stayed in. The pool was a great option for the hot day. Camp store had all the essentials (including a decent ice cream selection). Stars were great since the park is so dark at night.
The kids did the junior ranger program which they enjoyed but unfortunately due to the budget cuts to the national park system the rangers just handed them the badges without even talking to the kids as we were exiting the park.
Shelley C
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 27 TENT CABIN, Loop: B
Easy self check-in, clean tent cabin, well-maintained bathroom, quick walk to campground store in case we needed anything. The night sky is really beautiful, I've never seen so many stars in my life. It gets very cold at night even in the summer, so bring the right supplies to keep warm when sleeping. There are lots of deer and raccoons on the campgrounds which is both amusing and cool.
David P
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: G
Great park, lousy campsite
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
