Pinnacles Campground

4.2·2024 reviews
·Pinnacles National Park

Overview

Pinnacles Campground is located in the unique Pinnacles National Park, 32 miles south of Hollister, California.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 1:00 pm)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (There are variety of Driveway Entry. Such as back in and pull through.)

  • Firepit

    (97 of 134 campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 5)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (80 of 134 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (There are variety of Shade. Such as true and full.)

  • Site Access

    (Majority of the campsites have drive in)

Natural Features

Truck Camper at Pinnacles Campground - Credits: Erin Feinblatt
Pinnacles National Park Campground - Credits: Getty Images
View of Pinnacles Formations - Credits: Erin Feinblatt
PINNACLES CAMPGROUND - Credits:
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.

Recreation

Pinnacles National Park Campground - Credits: Getty Images
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.

Permitted Equipment

  • tent-Up to 90ft

  • rv-Up to 90ft

  • trailer-Up to 90ft

  • vehicle-Up to 20ft

Additional Information