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Pinnacles Campground
NPSNational Park Service — Paicines · California · Pinnacles National Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Pinnacles National Park |
| Location | Paicines · California · Pinnacles National Park · 36.46639, -121.17611 · Map |
| Sites | 134 public sites counted from the federal listing — 74 standard nonelectric; 30 rv electric; 13 group standard nonelectric; 7 tent only nonelectric; 6 cabin nonelectric; 4 cabin electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 34 of 134 sites (up to 30 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 134 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 134 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 134 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 90 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 104 sites · 30 ft: 77 sites · 35 ft: 61 sites · 40 ft: 46 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 1:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 134 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 831-200-1722 OR GO TO WWW.VISITPINNACLES.COM |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-05.
From the official listing
Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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.
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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Pinnacles Campground
Paicines · California · Pinnacles National Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Paicines · California · Pinnacles National Park |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 34 |
| Max RV | Up to 90 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 134 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234015 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.