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Pinnacles Campground
134 sites · RV, Tent
Find wild turkeys, rabbits, condors, and the sun shining on your (hopefully) sunscreened face.
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
Showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
Sewage hookups
No electric hookups
134 sites
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138 ratings · 42 reviews
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· June 2025
Sunny Campsite #51
Tent
Enjoyed camping in Pinnacles. Site #51 had shade in the morning and severe sun in the afternoon, until about dinnertime. Great views of the ridge from here.
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Ashley D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent
Pretty large campground but it doesn't feel too cramped. Get a spot withe creek running through. If you head towards the west side of the campground and look towards the mountain in the south in the afternoon sometimes you can see condors!
Heidi V.
32 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip
very hot in the summer, but the hikes are amazing!!
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Ava M.
15 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Beautiful night sky. You can see al the stars at night. It does get cold here at night though so be prepared!
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Nguyen N.
7 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
22 ft Class B
Easy access to the park and nice flat sites. Busy but reasonably quiet other than a couple of rude people with dogs that kept barking.
Kimberly B.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· April 2025
Campervan · With pets
Beautiful park but very crowded
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B B.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· April 2025
Tent
Wish I could have spent more time in the park.
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Cassidy M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Beautiful campground
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Kateryna L.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2019
Can't say enough great things about our stay at Pinnacles Campground this past weekend. This was my first time to the park and I'm already planning a return trip!
Our site was nestled against a creek and provided great shade and privacy. The group sites also looked fantastic - will definitely be returning here with my large school or scout group in the future. The facilities were clean and well-maintained and the campground staff were kind and accommodating. I was really impressed by the quality and variety of goods sold in the camp store. They had everything we possibly could have needed!
Great wildlife viewing as we saw about 10 condors flying overhead directly from our campsite! 10/10 recommend Pinnacles Campground.
Brooke D.
5 years on Hipcamp
August 2019
I camped in site 16 at the beginning of August and unfortunately, site 16 has no shade from the sun. There is also very little privacy for site 16. The only positive was that it was a close walk to the rest rooms and camp store.
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David F.
5 years on Hipcamp
May 2019
We stayed in site #18, I didn't see much of the other campsites, but 18 was by far the best site on Loop A - all the others were crowded in together without shade. While we were there the pool was closed, as were the showers. My kids were pretty bummed about the pool, that's why we chose this campground. All in all would stay here again if the pool were open - just call in advance to find out.
We hiked Bear Gulch to High Peaks to Condor Gulch loop with an 8 year old and a 9 year old. Definitely doable, and a great hike.
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Jonathan W.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2019
I have been camping here several times as a kid. I really enjoy the caves.
Charles W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2018
Site 18 is tucked away in the back with the most privacy.
Gabbi W.
19 reviews
Recommends
· November 2018
Must love quail... but who doesn't?! They're hilarious when they run, they make dog-toy sounds and are *everywhere* here (at least in early October.) We tent-camped in site #76. Pros: main tent pad area is very private - surrounded by shrubs, so no visibility from the road (this is very uncommon at this park) plus a beautiful tree above, view of the ridge, mixed sun, close to bathroom and water spigot. Cons: the parking area for this site is also home to the water spigot and a shortcut path to the bathroom, so people will be walking past your table/fire pit (and second tent if you have one). We saw mule deer, turkeys, ground squirrels, bats, a rabbit, and not a single tarantula. Hike to the Balconies Cave if it's open; it's amazing.
Rob & Anita M.
7 years on Hipcamp
September 2018
This campground is great because there are almost always available sites. Sites 1-56 are better than sites 57 and up. Sites 57 and up are in a back loop and are backed into thickets and less open. The biggest drawback of this campground is the raccoons. They are aggressive! They climbed on our table while eating and even got in our car and took a bag of candy. Overall though, we have enjoyed camping here. It's warm enough here that we can go year round. The hike to Bear Gulch caves is great for all ages - our kids range in age from 4-16.
Stephanie T.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2017
This place gets very crowded on holidays and during spring wildflower season. Make sure and do the High Peaks trail loop hike its the best part of the park.
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Andrew J.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2017
Lots of night time animals
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Blair G.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2017
Can get hot in the summers. Beautiful scenery
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Calvin B.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2017
Ground zero on the SAF Line. You feel small and it's wonderful.
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Matt C.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2017
Reserve ahead of time! Be prepared for the heat and hordes of people. This is the only national park campground I've visited that has an operational swimming pool! Excellent birding here - quail, turkey vultures, condors, acorn woodpeckers.
Sarah G.
2 reviews
LocationPinnacles Campground, Pinnacles National Park, California, United States
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Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
Showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
Sewage hookups
No electric hookups
Your guide to camping in Pinnacles Campground
Overview
Hiking
See those magnificent rock spires protruding out of the earth? Yeah well you can hike all around those things! Pinnacles National Park has more than 30 miles of awesome trails that showcase the beauty of the park up close and personal. Hikes range from flat stretches of grasslands to uphill climbs through talus caves onward to the rocky spires for which Pinnacles is famous. One of our favorites is the magnificent Juniper Canyon Loop. It’s only 4.3 miles but you’ll gain 1200 feet of elevation and a collage of magnificent views. If you are new to the park, consult with a ranger at the Pinnacles Visitor Center, the Bear Gulch Nature Center, or the West Pinnacles Visitor Contact Station. They can provide advice about trails, as well as recommendations for different fitness and experience levels.
Climbing
There are hundreds of routes on both sides of the park. If you've never climbed at Pinnacles, be sure to go to the visitor center and read the climber's safety advisory. There’s some great beta out there on the overall climbing and some of specific routes. Make sure to check it out and plan your trip accordingly.
Swimming
Pinnacles has a swimming pool available for recreational use (typically from April to September).
Wildlife watching
Pinnacles is a great place to look to the skies and bird watch. Over 181 species have been recorded in this park, but most people are drawn by the possibility of seeing a California Condor (pause for oohs and aahs).
- Pinnacles Campground