Pinnacles Campground, Pinnacles National Monument, Paicines, 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. 34 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $40.00 to $129.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, general store, swim beach, restroom, pay telephone, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.

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$40 - $129

Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 19, 2024 57

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#1	Available	Back-In	27 ft	$40
#20	Available	Back-In	20 ft	$40
#23	Available	Back-In	20 ft	$119
#24	Available	Back-In	20 ft	$119
#26	Available	Back-In	20 ft	$119
#27	Available	Back-In	20 ft	$119
#29	Available	Back-In	39 ft	$40
#30	Available	Back-In	43 ft	$40
#33	Available	Back-In	28 ft	$40
#36	Available	Back-In	33 ft	$40
#37	Available	Back-In	21 ft	$40
#39	Available	Back-In	37 ft	$40
#40	Available	Back-In	27 ft	$40
#43	Available	Back-In	27 ft	$40
#44	Available	Back-In	24 ft	$40
#45	Available	Back-In	24 ft	$40
#47	Available	Back-In	39 ft	$40
#48	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$40
#50	Available	Back-In	16 ft	$40
#55	Available	Back-In	26 ft	$40
#60	Available	Back-In	24 ft	$40
#63	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$40
#67	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$40
#69	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$40
#72	Available	Back-In	20 ft	$40
#73	Available	Back-In	21 ft	$40
#74	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$40
#75	Available	Back-In	23 ft	$40
#80	Available	Back-In	20 ft	$129
#81	Available	Back-In	20 ft	$129
#85	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$59
#87	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$59
#88	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$59
#89	Available	Back-In	54 ft	$59
#96	Available	Pull-Through	66 ft	$59
#99	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$59
#103	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$59
#107	Available	Back-In	20 ft	$129
#108	Available	Back-In	75 ft	$129
#109	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$59
#114	Available	Back-In	23 ft	$40
#115	Available	Back-In	34 ft	$40
#116	Available	Back-In	22 ft	$40
#117	Available	Back-In	18 ft	$110
#118	Available	Back-In	18 ft	$110
#119	Available	Back-In	18 ft	$110
#120	Available	Back-In	66 ft	$110
#121	Available	Back-In	18 ft	$110
#122	Available	Back-In	37 ft	$110
#123	Available	Back-In	18 ft	$110
#124	Available	Back-In	18 ft	$110
#128	Available	Back-In	18 ft	$110
#129	Available	Back-In	18 ft	$110
#130	Available	Back-In	18 ft	$40
#131	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$40
#132	Available	Back-In	34 ft	$40
#134	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$40

Campground Capacity (Next 30 Days)

Campsite Reviews (1796)

4.3 out of 5

5 star		59%
4 star		22%
3 star		9%
2 star		5%
1 star		3%

@JohnF7443050 · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #36

Excellent spot! Next to water and restroom nearby. Might not be a suitable choice on a hot summer day. AT&T cell service good on this part of campground. My friends T-mobile no service. But on Day 3 she was able to somehow receive a call at the camp spot. Also, Good hiking choices for all!

@BrandyLD1AE134 · Camped on Sep 13, 2024 at Campsite #18

Lots of ants and raccoons. Campsite was a great location none the less. Wouldnt camp here again but would love to visit in the future.

@JackD8591053 · Camped on Sep 10, 2024 at Campsite #52

It was fun to hike, watch turkey vultures and look for a California condor, but the raccoons that came out at night in our campsite were frightening. Be aware that the raccoons in the Pinnacles Campground are habituated and fearless of humans, and will unzip and enter your tent in search of food.

@SusanneP548348 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #61

Site 61 is stunning. It is large and fully shaded. There are many spots to pitch your tent and hang a hammock. You even have a lower level where a small creek is running. Great bird watching on site and many cute raccoons at night. Be careful and dont leave food out. Simple, mobile bathrooms are a short walk away and a spicket is close-by. The campground is great, ample wildlife (deer, turkeys, quail) and the campstore is well equipped. Also, free showers and a swimming pool!

@PhillipK720628 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #109

The park was very clean and well maintained. There were campfire programs on Friday and Saturday night that were very nice, one of them led into a star watch party, which was very fun and nicely done.

@AmandaG9BAE08B · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #132

We really enjoyed camping and hiking. We drove in early Friday to hike. It was still in the triple digits so staying at the campground with the pool was a PLUS! We hiked early, hung out at the pool during the day then hiked again late afternoon. The park staff were all very friendly.

@PeterCAA867CC9 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #62

Must get there before 9:00AM on weekend or parking will be full at top location and you will need to hike up three miles on very hot summer heat.

@marcusv71CAB46 · Camped on Aug 28, 2024 at Campsite #11

Outstanding park, clear dark skies, great hikes. Campground owned by 10 raccoons - beware! It would be nice if there were better facilities to wash camp dish gear.

@CamrynRB81C684 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #123

The campsite was well kept. It can be loud at nights on the weekend but most people respect the quiet hours. The bathrooms are very clean.

@LandonB2790C1D · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #39

Our site was apparently right beside a raccoon den. The raccoons are absolutely relentless so be prepared. The site was level and appropriate for tent camping with good cover between sites.

@AllisonE73AD49 · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #40

I paid for my reservation but there was no sign on my campsite saying reserved. Within 5 minutes of being there, while my truck was open and I was getting my camping gear out, 3 raccoons jumped in my trunk and refused to get out. I yelled loud enough and the mama and babies jumped out. The they climbed on my picnic table looking for scraps and strolled away. Very evident they were not afraid to get into peoples belongings and were not afraid of humans. This was probably my least favorite national park, it was in a very backwoods kind of area, not much to see or do and the people working there were ok.

@AndresR2559787 · Camped on Aug 21, 2024 at Campsite #8

As long as you follow the instructions on how to storage food properly you will have an amazing experience,great restrooms with showers that were very clean a store very well supplied, great hikes, there were 2 families of raccoons around campground but we were on top of keeping everything stored

@WesleyS4755859 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #105

The camp ground itself was fine. The reservation system had errors: the campground availability data in grid form showed many sites being available, but when attempted to reserve one it returned not available response. So it was a trial-and-error effort to find actually available site.

@WonJ96CFD21283 · Camped on Aug 12, 2024 at Campsite #10

Very clean, easy to access campground with great facilities.

@raulcD85CD6F6A · Camped on Aug 12, 2024 at Campsite #1

Muy bonito tranquilo y limpio

@HaojieW732AAC7 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #43

Good view for the sky watching, a nice campsite, and Raccoons are very very very active, put food in your car or raccoon locker.

@AndreaR8487660 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #66

appreciated that a printout was on my campsite as I came in late. however, why are there still porta potties and disgusting ones at that. put in some real bathrooms for all campsites.

@NeilM4731983 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #10

This is our third (and probably last sadly) trip to Pinnacles NP. The racoons are out of control. They swarmed (12+) over our campsite and are not scared of people, dogs, etc. First evening they opened the zip of one tent and trashed the inside (while we were sitting 5 yards away). My friend needed to sleep in his car thereafter. Second night door of our van was left open for 15 seconds and three got in and trashed the inside. Other campers had similar stories. No warnings from front desk on check in.Shame, because it is a beautiful park, the condors are spectacular, and the night sky is difficult to beat in California when there is a new moon. Also the hike thru the caves and to the top of the "pinnacles" are outstanding. The campsite is otherwise clean and well maintained and the pool is good as well.

@SamanthaH43502 · Camped on Jul 31, 2024 at Campsite #56

really nice campground! so much wildlife, so definitely pay attention to rules about storing food and supplies. nice camp store and park store, showers available, and a pool too!

@Catherine97571 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #117

Spacious, secluded. Creek runs behind site. Plenty of shade. Close to bathrooms. Poison oak on either side of stairs leading down to site but this can be avoided. Raccoons come out at night, starting about 9:00. Bunnies, deer, blue jays, and quail. I have never camped this close to wildlife before. Bear Gulch Trail was amazing. Will definitely camp at Pinnacles again, sometime in the spring.

@TiLinF16B1245B · Camped on Jul 27, 2024 at Campsite #37

Our campsite (37) is located on the far side from the entrance, but we did not mind. In fact, it is very well shaded and provides ample of space for us (group of 2). We used a midsize SUV and can comfortably fit into the space, but a truck with camper shell be a little tall for the particular campsite.

@TomB7022535 · Camped on Jul 27, 2024 at Campsite #95

Great campground. Amazing park. Ton of holes from animals though - be careful and watch your step even late at night. Make sure no snakes got in them (they'll hide underground when it's dark/cold).

@NidhiSE21DD009 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #119

Amazing camp ground and facilities. We had a great time

@AnnaC7369977 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #5

Neighboring campers took our site before we got there due to the lack of signage in a timely matter. They also refused to move and wanted to go to the campsite office to insist that theyve booked my campsite when my campsite reservation number and name is on the paper that was finally put up after 3pm. The neighbor campsite which is Campsite 4 had more than 10 people but somehow campsite management did not do anything about it on top of the issues theyve caused trying to occupy my campsite. Very disappointed with campsite management and the way they handled the issue.

@LaurenS8749134 · Camped on Jul 20, 2024 at Campsite #59

The bear box for keeping food was too small. Not a single one of our coolers or food bin fit inside. We camped at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area the next week and those boxes fit three coolers and all food bins. It is such a shame because the animals were very food aggressive at Pinnacles.

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