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
Kaydie C
VerifiedMay 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: B
Great site. Can't see the neighboring sites. Close walk to the restrooms and dumpster
Viktoriia S
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Beautiful Campground with Just One Small Flaw
Loved our stay at Pinnacles Campground! Perfect campsite and beautiful hike to the reservoir and Balcony Caves. Only downside was a clogged restroom—hope maintenance improves. Still, we’d definitely come back!
Joshua M
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: G
Raccoons gotten in our tent. We had no food in the tent. The raccoons need to be eradicated, even if it requires shutting down the campground for a while.
Hannah O
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: C
We stayed in site 63 which did not have much shade but since we went mid-March that wasn't a problem. This site only had room for our one tent as well. It was located fairly close to several porta potties with hand washing stations that were well maintained. Actual bathrooms with flushing toilets were about a 5 minute walk away. The park had ample hiking and sightseeing opportunities including caves, california condors and several wildflower species although we were a bit early for the supposed superbloom. After a long day of hiking there were free showers located next to the camp store which had fire wood, souvenirs, and basic amenities. Overall all, we had a fantastic stay and will return in the future.
Mindy R
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 91, Loop: D
Fabulous service, gorgeous park. The RV sites could use more trees to provide shade
Mary B
VerifiedMay 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 87, Loop: D
Some lovely, non-strenuous walks right from the campground. Folks at the store/visitor center were very helpful and friendly. Showers were free and clean. Only disappointment was that all the facilities at Bear Gulch were closed up tight, due to no available staff. The cuts are hitting all of us.
Lynne H
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
Raccoons are rampant. Some of the population should be trapped and relocated before people get hurt. Trees in some campground areas are heavy laden with limbs. Again, before someone is seriously injured the trees should be dealt with.
Otherwise, good experience. Clean bathrooms. Friendly staff.
Omar A
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: D
Great place to hike and the campgrounds are very clean.
Samuel G
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: D
Really nice campground in a great location to the hikes. Its important to realize that the RV spots do not have water hookups, so be sure to fill up your tanks when you arrive before parking.
Jerrie L
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: C
Beautiful and would recommend has showers and a store!
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 3, 2026
