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August 20, 2019

Pinnacles National Park Camping – Pinnacles Campground

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

Contents

  • Pinnacles National Park Camping – Pinnacles Campground
    • Campground Reservations
    • Campground Amenities
    • RV Camping at Pinnacles Campground
    • Group Camping Sites
    • How to get to Pinnacles Campground
    • Important Dates for Pinnacles Campground
    • Campground Regulations
    • Pinnacles Campground Map
    • Photos of 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

Swimming pool open from April 1 through Sept. 30

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. 

Related posts:

  1. Cedar Pass Campground – Badlands National Park
  2. Sheep Pass Group Campground – Joshua Tree National Park
  3. Arches National Park Camping – Devils Garden Campground
  4. Big Bend National Park Camping

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