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About Pinnacles Campground
Number of accommodations: 133
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Wi Fi
Restrooms
Showers
Fire Pit
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
Laura K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: C
Disappointed that the Shuttle had been discontinued from the campground to the trailheads!
Cassandra C
VerifiedJuly 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Facilities were clean, pool was nice.
So many animals around, I was so excited!
Came in June and be sure to stay hydrated and do hikes early in the day because the sun is very hot and some trails have no shade.
Dorothy M
VerifiedJuly 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 28 TENT CABIN, Loop: B
The whole campground was well laid out and clean. Bed was comfortable
Veronica O
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: G
The place was good everything is accessible and nearby.
The spot we were assigned was okay. Because we got to share with other 4 camper groups, and we have little to know privacy, but despite this it was a wonderful experience. Everyone was respectful and kept to themselves.
Aaron C
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: B
Beautiful and convenient with functioning amenities (bathrooms, potable water, showers, plus fire ring and picnic table at each site) and respectful neighbors. Keep all trash and food stuffs in your car or the boxes provided. Can get quite hot during the day so position your tent accordingly.
Amy J
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: G
The pool was great on a hot afternoon and we appreciated having access to showers. Parking fills up very fast for hikes so we recommend heading out early or you'll be walking a long ways on the road to get to the trailhead. The caves and reservoir are great and we all enjoyed the hiking. The raccoons are very aggressive and ripped through two of our tents for the toiletries. There should be a lot more communication about the raccoons and how to keep items away from them. The store was out of ice on Saturday afternoon and that was frustrating since we planned on being able to restock our coolers there given the heat. The nearest store with ice is a bit of a drive.
Jacqueline C
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 26 TENT CABIN, Loop: B
The cabin was very clean and spacious! The staff at the store and gift shop were very kind, informative and helpful. We played games while listening to the solar powered radio (which helped charge our phones for emergencies!). The Balconies Cave hike was easily accessible and we were able to return to camp earlier than anticipated to relax for the afternoon. Our time was too short so we plan on returning when it is a bit cooler to do more hikes!
Chandresh T
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
nice site but less shade due to fewer trees around resulting in large open space and tent gets exposed to hot weather during summer days
Chandresh T
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Nice site, however, less shade so it's get pretty hot during summer days
Stefanie M
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 89, Loop: D
I loved the pool area and the general store near the pool was well stocked. I appreciated the park store as well with the stamps. We also appreciated the electric hook-up.
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
