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Pinnacles
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Pinnacles Campground, Pinnacles National Monument, CA
Pinnacles Campground is part of Pinnacles National Monument in California (46 min southeast of Hollister, CA) with an elevation of 2,008 feet. There are a total of 134 campsites including 10 cabins. The campground is open all year. 109 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 90 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 34 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $40.00 to $129.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, general store, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, pay telephone, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails, rock climbing.
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Campsite Reviews (2182)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 61% | |
| 4 star | 21% | |
| 3 star | 9% | |
| 2 star | 5% | |
| 1 star | 3% |
@JenniferS83796 · Camped on Apr 6, 2025 at Campsite #28
It's a very nice cabin with newish floors, ample porch, windows/screens, 2 adirondack chairs, a bench, a solar-powered fan and two solar powered lights. Lots of interior room as we had a large luggage. Across an empty meadow field from the restroom. The picnic bench was clean and the fire pit had all its parts. The one negative is the cabin is completely not insulated so it was probably 80 inside when we arrived at 3pm, and dropped to 40 at night (bring warm sleeping bags!). The cabin backs into a steepish hillside and I saw people walking up the hill to gather wood but I don't think this is a reliable method. The floor gets very very cold. The sites at this campground are smallish as in you couldn't fit in an extra tent or trailer. The road passes right in front and there are constantly cars driving at night until 10pm, people looking for their sites but seemingly driving in circles. I read about raccoons but we saw no wildlife except quails and bats.
@DarrenTD56B8BB · Camped on Apr 3, 2025 at Campsite #110
Bear gulch cave to high peaks trail was very good.
@PhilipM3845838 · Camped on Apr 3, 2025 at Campsite #120
Beautiful park. Nice trails. Got to be up close and personal with the condors which was very cool. Only thing that was not ideal was the campground. I stayed in a group camping area (only thing available) and there was a group of 40+ kids literally screaming and shrieking until 9:30pm. I go to national parks to enjoy nature and it completely ruined the camping experience as there wasnt a single moment of silence. The noise was deafening. Kids will be kids but man there needs to be some rules in place to preserve the peace out there.
@CynthiaA3A87AF · Camped on Apr 2, 2025 at Campsite #79
I wish the shuttle was working there imwas no parking and no shuttle, so we missed a couple of hikes like bear gulch just couldnt find a spot. We got a ticket one day , but it was worth it to do the hike
@constance82E4F · Camped on Apr 1, 2025 at Campsite #20
We actually saw three condors up off of the high peaks trailThe campgrounds are great and the bathrooms were clean. We were in the section one area closest to the visitor center. Really enjoy the park and we were so lucky that upper visitor center was open and we were able to talk with the naturalist.
@KymberliM70249 · Camped on Mar 31, 2025 at Campsite #30
We had an amazing trip to Pinnacles. Great hiking. Not much else to do there. Make sure you bring what you need, other than the camp store, there isn't much else out there.
@MichelleL80751 · Camped on Mar 30, 2025 at Campsite #128
Great campsite & location. (Group site 128) - only issue was one side of our picnic table had no seat! Didn't end up needing it since there was a second table.Lots of bold raccoons who venture out at night - make sure to keep food locked away at all times. Turkeys, quail & bunnies all around. Lovely hike on the bench trail right behind groups campsites.
@Alexandra58759 · Camped on Mar 30, 2025 at Campsite #79
Site 79 was a nice, shaded, private site. Saw a raccoon the first evening, which may have been the same one that got INTO our tent the next night! So heads up, they can undo zippers - zip your tent up high, and don't leave any food inside. Luckily, the food boxes are bear-proof, and raccoon-proof. The fire ring & grill were good for cooking on, but not adjustable-height. The closest bathrooms were porta-potties with outdoor temporary sinks - not the best. Good toilets and showers were back by the camp store. Store was great - plenty of food but no milk I could see, fyi. The next nearest store is FAR. We hiked to the Bear Gulch cave which was very cool (and wet!), but had to park far away which added over 2 miles to the hike. Afternoon might be a better time to try. I couldn't tell if the shuttle was running. It was cool during the day, and pretty chilly at night, and it rained the 2nd night. Campsite was pretty well sheltered from the wind. Water faucet was right nearby.
@LauraY1911148 · Camped on Mar 30, 2025 at Campsite #93
The park is uniquely beautiful with it's many rock formations and the condors. The spring is a lovely time to visit, not to hot, everything is green and there were lots of wildflowers and other bushes in bloom. Our only compliant is the very minimal parking available for the various trail heads. Plan to get there no later than 9 am.
@Elizabeth6A1F9 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #2
Careful with the raccoons at night. Use the bear boxes to put all your food. Great campgrounds. Lots of bathrooms. They also have free warm water showers!!! They have a convenience store too. The park was amazing to explore with our children
@KatieG3073170 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #28
We stayed at pinnacles in one of their tent cabins at the end of March and it was a wonderful experience. The tent and the site had everything we could ask for, everything including the bathrooms were spotless, the camp store was well stocked and the staff was so friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back soon and cant wait to watch all of the amazing wildlife from our porch again.
@LexieRB8C09F09 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #69
Excellent springtime camping at Pinnacles! Lots of green, thanks to the recent rains. We saw so many birds (the condors were amazing!) and the frogs in the campsite creek sung us to sleep each night. Delightful!
@YoussefM86A639 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #101
Great camping and hiking trails. Exploring the caves are an added experience. Clean park and bathrooms. Nice to have a National park so close to the Los Angeles area. Besides that great park for the whole family. Remember EAST side of park for camping only.
@LukeS8D5D8EC50 · Camped on Mar 27, 2025 at Campsite #100
We stayed in an RV and appreciated the available electrical hookup. The site itself was flat and roomy. The campground has a lot of non-hookup sites for tents and maybe small RVs and many of these looked pretty nice. The free shuttle bus from the campground store to the trailheads was very helpful due to the limited parking at the trailheads. Campground staff was friendly and helpful. The campground store was small, but offered plenty of basics and many convenience items, which is good because the next closest store is 25 miles away.
@DeniseD6008222 · Camped on Mar 27, 2025 at Campsite #107
We stayed in the tent cabin which was very roomy and convenient. Our family had a great time, the staff was great. They have a shuttle service in the spring which is nice since parking is hard to come by. We would go back .
@SonjaL11A91434 · Camped on Mar 27, 2025 at Campsite #4
While I loved the free, hot showers, the accessible size of the park (perfect for even a one-night stay!), the campground itself - site 4 in particular - is crowded up next to each other. I was next to site 5, and also crowded up against multiple canvas tents. This campground is likely a better fit for groups who dont mind being lined up together.
@MarkL5886645 · Camped on Mar 27, 2025 at Campsite #58
It is a beautiful park and has a lot of nice trails. The campsite is very clean and nice. However, a lot of the poison oak in the campsite. Closet toilets are pit toilets.
@AndreaG2267730 · Camped on Mar 26, 2025 at Campsite #131
Beautiful landscape, well-maintained trails and very clean and well kept campground. We had a great time at Pinnacles!
@PeterG8163131 · Camped on Mar 26, 2025 at Campsite #119
Pinnacles is wonderful, truly great. Hiking, climbing and exploring. Be sure to do the high peaks trail.
@KarenD6822172 · Camped on Mar 26, 2025 at Campsite #65
Heard loud frogs much of the night was magical! I was surprised that there were port-o-potties (not a bathroom) in the C loop. There were puddles in front of the port-o-potties from recent rain. Not for wimps, but it worked. Sitting at the picnic table and listening/watching birds was wonderful.
@RachealBB9BE97 · Camped on Mar 26, 2025 at Campsite #90
Scheduled power outage, the store was closed and no wifi. Campground is clean and quiet. We stayed in RV parking with an allowed tent, but that meant the closest bathroom was pretty far away. Would love to try it again when the pool is open and the electricity is on.
@EJAA231B342C7B · Camped on Mar 25, 2025 at Campsite #24
Fast and efficient check-in. Tent cabin was fantastic, even if there was no shade in site 24. Showers and bathrooms were clean, and the camp store well stocked and appropriately priced. Loved our experience!
@VictoriaD29140 · Camped on Mar 25, 2025 at Campsite #73
We had a great time at Pinnacles campground! The individual campsites are pretty spacious, and visibility from the other campsites is blocked somewhat by trees and brush. Water spigots and port-o-potties are nearby for convenience. The shower trailer was not glamorous, but it was serviceable. We did encounter mosquitos and some racoons sniffing around in the nighttime (despite putting all items, including lip balm, locked in the car) but overall, they were harmless. Check-in and check-out were very easy and painless. This was a great experience, and we will likely be back for more camping! We love the national parks!
@JenniferP95895 · Camped on Mar 25, 2025 at Campsite #13
We found the campground sites and bathrooms were clean. The camp store employees were very helpful in answering questions, and the store was well stocked with essentials. The easy hiking trail at the end, where the group sites are, was dotted with massive old oak trees. Maybe some as old as 200 years. You're in awe just seeing these beauties! Saw lots of animal tracks, wildflowers, birds, and a view of the Pinnacels too.
@LeahB4053166 · Camped on Mar 24, 2025 at Campsite #113
Great campground, well kept and clean ! The park has a shuttle on the weekends that'll take you to the varies trail heads as most of the parking lots and small and fill up quick!
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