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About Pinnacles Campground
Number of accommodations: 133
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
- Showers
Connectivity and Media
- Wi Fi
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- General Store
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (812)
What Guests Are Saying
Pinnacles Campground offers a well-maintained and clean environment with excellent amenities, including a pool, showers, and a well-stocked store. Visitors enjoy the stunning night skies, abundant wildlife, and various hiking opportunities, making it a favorite destination for families. However, be cautious of aggressive raccoons and potential noise disturbances during the night, as well as the early pool closing time.
What Guests Are Saying
Pinnacles Campground offers a well-maintained and clean environment with excellent amenities, including a pool, showers, and a well-stocked store. Visitors enjoy the stunning night skies, abundant wildlife, and various hiking opportunities, making it a favorite destination for families. However, be cautious of aggressive raccoons and potential noise disturbances during the night, as well as the early pool closing time.
Review Summary
joseph c
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 107 TENT CABIN, Loop: D
camped in cabin 107. It was clean and as expected. The only drawback is cabin 108 is 10 feet from cabin 107. We were lucky that a single person stayed in 108 and was never "home". Cabin 107 and 108 would be great for a large group (4 to 8) camping together but needing 2 cabins.
Elizabeth C
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 134, Loop: G
Quiet, lovely campground with LOTS of birds. The camp store/visitor center is a decent place to get some snacks and essentials, but go to the grocery store before you get here; it's a long drive to Hollister and there just isn't much there, either. I'd recommend one of the creek side spots if you can get one, they had privacy and more shade. Overall, a good, well maintained campground.
Lynlee U
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: A
Loved Pinnacles NP - great hiking & beautiful scenery! Our campsite was private and bathrooms were clean & conveniently located.
Jennine R
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: D
Great hiking and even warm showers! A small but gorgeous and diverse park.
Gretchen D
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: G
I was at the campground on a field trip with my class. The pool was a nice feature, the showers are limited (only two stalls per bathroom). The shower buildings are very far apart so be sure to book a spot nearby a bathroom if you don’t want to walk to a different loop to use the restroom.
Michael F
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 67, Loop: C
The campground is great if you are able to get into the C area and take advantage of the tree shade. Some areas are open and will get all day sun. The outhouses are, well, outhouses and all that's available in the C area. Shower facilities at the camp store are free, clean, have hot water & great after a day of hiking.
Hiking trails are well maintained, they are not easy hikes so this is a great place for a hiking challenge and to enjoy the scenery.
Camp store is well stocked with essentials and staff is very friendly, knowledgable and helpful.
Overall a great camping experience in an awesome setting.
Alex M
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 99, Loop: D
Good:
- seeing condors, natural rock formations
Bad:
- the campsites are tiny, too close to each other (within just feet), and no privacy - more like an RV parking lot. We could see into the bedroom of our neibigours from our trailer bedroom.
- the park is understaffed
- pool closes too early (at 5)
- I haven't seen a 9 ft winged condor - they were just a bit bigger than craws
- no natural body of water
Martin C
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: A
We just bought a camper van, so it was our maiden voyage. When I made the reservations, I made it in a tent site, because that's all we had at the time. Although it was a tent site, we just parked our van in our vehicle spot. It uses batteries and solar power, so we didn't need hook ups. The restrooms were clean and we would have used the showers if it wasn't for the excitement of using our new toy. I did hear from our neighbors stating there was a 30 minute wait to use the showers. It was a perfect weekend. Weather was perfect. My wife and I had never been here before and were pleasantly surprised. We were not aware that we had to buy admittance into the National Park to camp at the campground, so that was a surprise when we were leaving. I was under the impression we had to pay to enter the park, but not enter the park to camp. We arrived late Friday evening and the park's kiosk wasn't manned and we found out Sunday afternoon upon departure. It was $30, and because we have many near future trips planned, we opted to purchase the annual pass for the national parks, nationally for additional $50. We spent most of our time hiking and walking the campgrounds and most campers were cordial except for the guy who felt like talking until 2 AM. My wife and I would like to back and do it all over again and most likely will, in the fall.
Tim M
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 85, Loop: D
Too few showers.
Site was level and flat.
Staff very helpful and friendly.
Priya A
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: C
Great campground to stay at! There are sites next to each other for large groups who want multiples and more isolated. A lot of wildlife around, though nothing dangerous. A lot of poison oak, but overall pretty safe so no wonder there were lots of families with young kids around. The bathrooms were clean and always stocked with toilet paper & soap. I didn't use the showers.
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.
Elevation: 616 feet
23 mi drive to downtown Paicines (about 34 min)
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: September 10, 2026