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Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park
Soledad, California · 134 campsites
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Pinnacles Campground is the only campground in Pinnacles National Park, set on the quieter east side near the talus caves and the towering rock spires that give the park its name. It's a mix of standard, RV-electric, tent-only, and group sites, plus a handful of camping cabins for visitors who want a roof without a tent. The park is known for its talus cave systems, rock climbing routes, and as one of the release sites for the California condor recovery program.
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134 campsites
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California
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Campsite types
Standard (no hookups)
74 sites
No hookups · tents and small rigsRV OKTent OK
RV (electric)
30 sites
Electric hookupsRV OK
Group
13 sites
No hookups · group camping areaRV OKTent OK
Tent only
7 sites
No hookups · tent onlyTent OK
Cabin
6 sites
No hookups · cabin
Cabin (electric)
4 sites
Electric hookups · cabin
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Location & trip guide
Soledad, California
Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park is in California. Use the official booking provider for current arrival directions and access details.
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For Families:Standard sites near the entrance are closest to the visitor contact station
For RVs:30 RV electric sites in Loop D are the only hookup option in the park
For Tents:Tent-only sites in Loop G keep tent campers away from the RV electric loop
When to Go
Spring, particularly March through May, when wildflowers bloom and temperatures are mild. Summer in the Pinnacles backcountry gets very hot, and fall is the park's other comfortable stretch.
Tips
- →This is the only campground in the park — book early for spring wildflower season
- →Bring plenty of water for cave hikes; some routes require a flashlight for the darker passages
- →30 electric RV sites are available in Loop D if you need hookups
- →Camping cabins (both electric and non-electric) are a good option if you'd rather skip the tent
Highlights
The only campground inside Pinnacles National ParkNear the Bear Gulch and Balconies talus cavesOne of the release sites for the California condor recovery programPopular for rock climbing on the park's volcanic spiresCamping cabins available for those who want a roof over their heads30 RV electric sites, the largest electric section of any option here
Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. Spring, particularly March through May, when wildflowers bloom and temperatures are mild. Summer in the Pinnacles backcountry gets very hot, and fall is the park's other comfortable stretch. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations found during scheduled checks every 30 minutes.
How many campsites does Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park have?+
Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park has 134 campsites, including Standard (no hookups), RV (electric), Group, Tent only, Cabin, Cabin (electric).
How far in advance should I book Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park?+
Check this campground’s official reservation page for its current release schedule and seasonal openings. We have not verified a booking window for this campground.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park?+
Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park for cancellations and checks every 30 minutes and emails you when a check finds an opening, with a direct booking link. Availability can change before you book.
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