Pinnacles National Park Campground is only accessible from the eastern entrance to the park off Highway 25. The western entrance does not connect to the campground or the main features of the park, except by trail. Visitors to the Pinnacles enjoy exploring the tallus caves, hiking, watching rock climbers, and scanning the sky for a rare California Condor.
Pinnacles National Park 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. The campground has 120 family campsites. Of those, 82 are standard campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Another 37 have electric hook-ups for RVs or trailers. One site is for tents only. Some sites are in an open meadow area while others are tucked under trees near the creek. There are also 14 Group Campsites.
| Pinnacles National Park Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Pinnacles National Park Campground Location: | 32 miles south of Hollister, Highway 126 off Highway 25 |
| Elevation: | 900 feet |
| Nearby Cities: | 76 miles from San Jose |
| Number of Sites: | 120 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (including RV) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Pinnacles Recreation Company for the National Park Service |
| Information | Pinnacles Visitor Center: (831) 389-4485 Campground Information: (831) 200-1722 |
| Reservations at Pinnacles National Park Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations Available: | Reservations are available year-round, up to 6 months in advance of arrival. |
| Max. RV/Trailer Length: | 55 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | Standard sites - $40 per night Electric Hook-ups - $59 $10 additional on weekends for all campsites |
| Reservations: | Pinnacles National Park Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 1:00 PM, 11 AM |
| Pinnacles National Park Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring (may be shared in electric hook-up sites), some sites with 30 amp electric hook-ups |
| Campground: | restrooms with flush toilets, piped water, campground store, amphitheater |
| Showers and Laundry: | Yes, coin operated |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Attractions near Pinnacles National Park Campground: | Enjoy the swimming pool from mid-April through September. Tour the Visitor Center. Explore many nice hiking trails, including Bear Gulch Reservoir, Balconies Cave, and Bear Gulch Cave (bring a flashlight). |
Pinnacles National Park Pool
Pinnacles National Park has 14 group campsites. Each of the sites can accommodate up to 20 people and 5 vehicles. All the campsites are tents-only, with no RVs permitted. The campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, and food lockers. Reservations at group sites can be made up to a year in advance.
Fees: $110 per night ($20 additional on weekends)
Reservations: Pinnacles National Park Group Campsite Reservations
Pinnacles National Park Group Campsite
Pinnacles National Park Campground
"Vehicles that do not fit in spur can not stay. Please be sure your vehicle or vehicles will fit prior to reserving. There is a small overflow parking area near the campground store but is full most of the time. This lot is a long distance from most of the sites. If you do need to use it and get lucky and find a spot you will have a long walk back to camp. No RV's are allowed in the overflow parking lot."
Check Pinnacles National Park for any campground updates.
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the website when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, purchase firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
