We are so excited to share with you our Pinnacles National Park Camping Guide including photos of the Pinnacles Campground!
This is the perfect campground for bird watchers, rock climbers, RV enthusiasts or really anyone who wants to get out in nature and relax.
The Pinnacles Campground is located near the main visitor center and offers amazing access to the east side of the park.
PLUS!!! There is a swimming pool! You definitely don’t see swimming pools in many National Park campgrounds.
Pinnacles National Park Camping – Pinnacles Campground
Pinnacles Campground is surrounded by oak trees, rock formations, and high peaks. This is an epic spot to look for California Condor and other local birds.
Rock climbing, talus cave exploration, trekking into balconies cave are super close to the campground.
Pinnacles Recreation Company is the authorized concessioner providing campground and retail services within Pinnacles National Park.
Season: Open year-round
Campground Store & Office Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m, seven days per week.
Number of Sites: 134 campsites
Location in the park: Campground is located on the east side of Pinnacles National Park off Hwy 25.
Campsite Cost:
RV with Electrical hookups: $40
Standard Tent Nonelectric: $30
Group Standard Nonelectric: 1–10 people: $75, 11-20 people: $110
The Annual Pass is only good for entrance fees into the Pinnacles National Park, not for camping.
America the Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass does not provide discounts on camping.
Interagency Access or Senior Pass for a camping fee discount are required to present the pass and one form of identification to confirm the discount upon arrival.
Reservations: Individual tent and RV sites can be booked up to 6 months in advance.
Group Sites can be booked up to 12 months in advance
Group sites: Yes, see below for more info
Latitude/Longitude:
- Latitude:
- 36.4663889
- 36° 27′ 59.0000″ N
- Longitude:
- -121.1761111
- 121° 10′ 34.0000″ W
Elevation: 1,819 feet
Accessible Sites: We did not see any sites designated as ADA accessible. There are sites near the bathroom that are on rock/gravel.
Pets Allowed: Pets are only permitted in campsites, parking lots, paved roads, and picnic areas but not on any hiking trails.
Campground Reservations
Are campground Reservations Available? Yes
Phone Number? (877) 444-6777
Online? www.recreation.gov
How Far Ahead can you make a reservation?
Individual tent and RV sites can be booked up to 6 months in advance.
Group Sites can be booked up to 12 months in advance
First Come, First Served? Walk-up reservations may also be made at the campground on the day of your arrival subject to availability.
Any site that is not reserved in the recreation.gov system is also available for walk-ups on the same day.
On Friday and Saturdays, these sites are gone very quickly.
Campground Amenities
Flush Toilets: Yes
Showers: Showers are available for $0.50 for 3 minutes.
Is wifi available? Yes
Is cellular Phone Service Available? Yes, We had T-Mobile service in the sites near the visitor center. We did lose service in the farther campsites.
Is camp host available on site? Yes
Is firewood available for purchase? Yes, firewood is available at the camp store.
Amenities at each campsite:
Firepit in the site? Yes
Picnic Table in the site? Yes
Bear Box in site/area? yes in the tent sites
Potable Water? Yes
RV Camping at Pinnacles Campground
RV Length: We did not see any designated length information
Dump Station: Yes, near the visitor center
Generators: Use of generators is prohibited at all times.
Hookups: RV sites have hookups at 120 volts with 30-amp service; Bring appropriate adapters if needed
No RV’s allowed in the group sites.
Group Camping Sites
Up to 20 people per site with multiple adjacent sites available.
Sites have bear boxes, picnic tables, and fire rings
See photos below of group camping sites.
How to get to Pinnacles Campground
Pinnacles Campground is located just past the Pinnacles Visitor Center
Important Dates for Pinnacles Campground

Campground Regulations
The maximum number of people in a campsite: Maximum occupancy for a tent/RV site is limited to six people
The number of cars per campsite: Three tents with two vehicles or one vehicle and one trailer or motor home.
Extra cars can park in the day-use lot.
Check-in Time: 1 pm
Checkout time: 11 am
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am
Maximum Stay: 7-day maximum stay limit.
Pets: Pets are only permitted in campsites, parking lots, paved roads, and picnic areas but not on any hiking trails.
Pinnacles Campground Map
Photos of Pinnacles Campground

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Don’t miss our Pinnacles National Park travel guide!
Make sure and pack fun camping games for the entire family! This is a great way to relax in your campsite.
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