Pinnacles Campground
Pinnacles Campground is located in the unique Pinnacles National Park, 32 miles south of Hollister, California.
The park encompasses 26,000 acres of spectacular rock formations and remnants of an extinct 23 million-year old volcano.
Hiking and rock climbing are very popular activities in Pinnacles, as is watching for the majestic California condor overhead. Pinnacles National Park is a nesting place for the endangered soaring bird, the largest in North America.
Pinnacles Campground is located on the eastern side of the park and is open year-round. It offers family and group tent sites, as well as RV sites with electric hookups. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Showers are available for a fee. A general store with basic foods and camping supplies is located on-site. A swimming pool is located within the campground and is open from April through September.
Notifications and Alerts
Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit wood campfires, charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves, and charcoal grills. Only gas or propane stoves are permitted
Need to Know
First come, first served sites are NOT available at this location.
Entrance fee: A separate National Park entrance fee of $35 per vehicle is required and valid for seven days; Interagency passes are acceptedCampsite check-in time is 1pm and check out is 11am.
Tent Cabin check-in time is 3pm and check out is 11am.Our store can often be very busy, so when you arrive at the campground, you do not need to come into the store to check in. Please pick up a campground map from outside the store (this has all the camp rules and information on it) and you may proceed to your campsite.
Of course you are welcome to come in and talk to our staff if you have questions.
If you are ariving late or would like to checkin online you can do so here - Online Check-InCampground Store & Office Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m, seven days per week.
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am. Please respect your neighbors and the tranquility of the Park.
RV sites have hookups at 120 volts with 30-amp service; Bring appropriate adapters if needed; Tent and group sites have no hook-ups. Generators are not allowed at any time in any site.
Swimming pool open from April 1 through Sept. 30, weather permitting.
Individual Tent/RV sites: Occupancy is limited to six people, three tents and two vehicles or one vehicle and one trailer or RV/Motor home. Any self contained vehicle desiged for sleeping is considered an RV/Motor home.
Group Sites: Occupancy is limited to twenty people and five vehicles. No trailers or RV's motor homes allowed in group sites. Any self contained vehicle desiged for sleeping is considered an RV/Motor home.
TENT CABINS: CABINS DO NOT INCLUDE BEDDING. YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN BEDDING. Your key will be provided to you at the store when you checkin. If you arrive AFTER HOURS your key will be waiting for you in the LOCKBOX outside your cabin. Please check and write down the LOCK COMBINATION which is listed on your CONFIRMATION EMAIL.
Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. No gathering of firewood is allowed. Firewood is available for purchase at the camp store from 930am to 5pm.
Dump station is available from 9:30am to 5pm only.
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, damage or claims to property of guests 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:
Please check Pinnacles National Park website before your arrival to stay up to date on campfire restrictions, alerts, trail closures and any other operation changes. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
There are excellent stargazing opportunities at Pinnacles. Please limit artifical lights at night to preserve the great views of the night sky.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a rolling landscape dotted with shady Valley Oak, Blue Oak and Coast Live Oak trees. A gentle, seasonal creek runs through the grounds.
Springtime finds Pinnacles bursting with a wide variety of vivid wildflowers that line every trail and fill entire meadows with color.
Deer and wild turkeys roam the area, and condors can be viewed from within the campground. The park ranges in elevation from 824 feet along South Chalone Creek to 3,304 feet atop North Chalone Peak.
Recreation
Pinnacles National Park has more than 30 miles of trails, ranging from easy to strenuous. Many trails intersect, allowing for a short loop or a longer all-day hike. Popular destinations include Bear Gulch Reservoir, High Peaks and the Balconies area. The Bench Trail provides direct access to the park from the campground.
Visitors enjoy exploring Balconies Cave and Bear Gulch Cave, which houses a large colony of Townsend's big-eared bats. Bring a flashlight!
Rock climbers flock to Pinnacles for the variety of climbing routes that range from easy top-ropes to the multi-pitch climbs along Machete Ridge.
Contact Information
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2400 HWY 146 Paicines CA 95043
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 831-200-1722 OR GO TO WWW.VISITPINNACLES.COM
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 129, Loop Loop G, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24 TENT CABIN, Loop Loop B, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 123, Loop Loop G, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 61, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 86, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 15, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 102, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 106, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 78, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 52, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 36, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28 TENT CABIN, Loop Loop B, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 103, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 42, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 74, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 109, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 54, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 2, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 76, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 111, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 115, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 121, Loop Loop G, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 48, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 60, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 69, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25 TENT CABIN, Loop Loop B, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 90, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 9, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 118, Loop Loop G, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 101, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 125, Loop Loop G, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 73, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 91, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 77, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 105, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 80 TENT CABIN, Loop Loop D, Type Cabin Electric
- Site 53, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 65, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 133, Loop Loop G, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 79, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 100, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 22, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 96, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 122, Loop Loop G, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 71, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 104, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 43, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 44, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 110, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 93, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 82, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 63, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 98, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 8, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 70, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 49, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 94, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 58, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 46, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 107 TENT CABIN, Loop Loop D, Type Cabin Electric
- Site 84, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 97, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 10, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 126, Loop Loop G, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 128, Loop Loop G, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 130, Loop Loop G, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 92, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 132, Loop Loop G, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 95, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 112, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 124, Loop Loop G, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27 TENT CABIN, Loop Loop B, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 57, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 62, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 56, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 120, Loop Loop G, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 99, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 119, Loop Loop G, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 68, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 66, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 89, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 14, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 81 TENT CABIN, Loop Loop D, Type Cabin Electric
- Site 47, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 75, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 51, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 59, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 87, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 83, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 127, Loop Loop G, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23 TENT CABIN, Loop Loop B, Type Cabin Nonelectric
- Site 134, Loop Loop G, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 88, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 17, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 64, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 114, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 55, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 116, Loop Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 50, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 131, Loop Loop G, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 85, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 117, Loop Loop G, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 67, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 108 TENT CABIN, Loop Loop D, Type Cabin Electric
- Site 113, Loop Loop D, Type Rv Electric
- Site 72, Loop Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26 TENT CABIN, Loop Loop B, Type Cabin Nonelectric
