Pinnacles National Park

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5000 East Entrance Road
Paicines, CA 95043

Around 23 million years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions shaped the landscape that is now Pinnacles National Park. The remnants of these ancient eruptions have formed a striking terrain of rocky spires and deep canyons. Visitors can explore diverse environments, from chaparral and oak woodlands to the cool, shaded depths of canyon floors.

Directions

Pinnacles National Park is accessible through highway 101 for the West entrance, and highway 25 for the East entrance. From highway 101 you must pass through the City of Soledad to find highway 146 which will lead to West side of Pinnacles. To enter East Pinnacles you must find highway 25 through the City of Hollister coming from the North, and King City through Bitter Water Road (G-13) when coming from the South. NOTE: There is no through road between the east and west entrance.

Reviews

Pinnacles National Park campground offers serene and spacious campsites with ample shade and creekside locations. The park remains a great spot for hiking and offers sightings of wildlife like California condors, although they can be elusive. Facilities are generally clean, with access to showers, a camp store, and a pool, though amenities are limited and sometimes exposed to the sun. Noise disturbances and raccoon activity remain common issues, with quiet hours often unenforced. Reservation problems and limited electric car charging facilities have also been reported.

Beautiful, shady, and spacious campsites near creek and bathrooms

Serene and isolated spots away from street noise

Access to hiking trails and wildlife viewing opportunities

Clean facilities including showers and camp store with basics

Spectacular night skies and refreshing pool

Persistent issues with raccoons and food theft

Noise disturbances and lack of enforcement of quiet hours

Limited and small facilities, including pool and showers

Disputes over reservations and refunds reported

Inadequate electric car charging stations

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Jeff T

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Reviewed 7 days ago

I had campsite 128 which was pretty well isolated from the rest of the camp grounds. It and the rest of the camp grounds were pretty clean. The camp ground staff and rangers were all top notch with customer service. Camp store and gift shop were clean and well stocked. Showers with hot water were an unexpected luxury. Granted I was there on weekdays in shoulder season. If it was full up I don't think I could have stayed, but I guess that's how National Parks are nowadays.

Stephanie V

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Such a beautiful campground! My sister and I loved spending time here after our hikes(: A wonderful experience overall. Next time we hope we'll be able to try the pool!

nelson d

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Reviewed 10 days ago

The park is beautiful. It is primeval and otherworldly. The parking at the hiking areas needs to improve. Where is the shuttle to take hikers during busy weekend times? Other national parks have them, why not Pinnacles? Also, there are areeas for staff near hiking areas that have lots of available parking, but that is closed off to visitors. This should be opened up.

Evelia C

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Reviewed 10 days ago

I had an amazing experience loved exploring the cave, I would definitely recommend!!!

Victoria L

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Beautiful place, well kept. My space was a bit too close to my neighbors and metal food box ate on the smaller side.