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2400 HWY 146, Paicines, CA, 95043
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
Pinnacles Campground is run by Pinnacles Recreation Company. The campground offers tent and group camping, tent cabins, and RV sites. Each tent and group site has a picnic table and fire ring. Most RV sites have electrical hookups and share community tables and barbecue pits. Some tent cabins have electricity. Each tent cabin sleeps up to four people. To make reservations please visit recreation.gov. For questions and concerns call (831) 200-1722.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
The campground offers tent and group camping, along with RV sites. Each tent and group site has a picnic table and fire ring. Most RV sites have electrical hookups and share community tables and barbecue pits. Water is located throughout the campground. Oak trees provide shade many campsites. Showers and a dump station are available. The swimming pool is typically open from middle of April through the end of September, depending on the weather trend. Pets are allowed in the campground but not on trails.
Weather
Pinnacles National Park has its own micro-climate and temperatures can vary greatly from nearby towns. Please visit our website to get the most accurate forecast for the park.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Showers
Amphitheater
Dump Station
Camp Store
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Ice For Sale
Firewood For Sale
Food Storage Lockers
Rates & Fees
Tent Site
A site specifically designed for tents. The site can accommodate up to 6 people and two vehicles.
Recreational Vehicle (RV)
RV sites have 60A, 30A (240v) and 7.5A (110v) outlets.
Group Site
This site will accommodate a maximum of 10 people properly. And it can be reserved 6 to 12 months in advance.
Tent Cabin Electric
Tent Cabin Electric
Tent Cabin Nonelectric
Tent Cabin Nonelectric
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Seasonal use depending on fire restrictions. When fire restrictions are high or extreme, only propane fires are allowed, no open flame fires.Regulations Overview
No more than 6 people per tent site. No more than 2 tents per tent site. No more than 2 cars per camping site. Please follow the fire restrictions depending on the season.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Campsites are situated in dirt, mostly compact but there may be loose soil and some sites are not level.
Internet Information
WiFi is available around the store and some of the campground. Select Pinnacles_Guest network and follow the prompts.
Cell Phone Information
Some carriers have some reception in the area, but most carriers have zero reception throughout the park.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
RV sites come with 30 amp service; bring appropriate adapters if needed. Generators are not allowed at any site at any time. Each site can accomodate up to six people with a maximum of three tents and two vehicles or one vehicle and one trailer/RV/motorhome. A tow vehicle plus a trailer counts as two vehicles. A dump station is available for registered guests. Vehicles must park in front of parking stops in their respective sites. Moving parking stops, driving beyond them, or parking in another area/site will result in a ticket from the National Park Service. If your vehicle does not fit in your site, you MUST park in the overflow parking area behind the store.
RV Maximum Length
90
Trailer Maximum Length
45
ADA Information
Roads are paved and parking spurs are gravel. Flush toilets and potable water are provided. Showers are available. A general store with basic foods and camping supplies is located on-site. A swimming pool is located within the campground and is open from April through September, weather permitting.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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