Paicines (near Salinas), CA
831-389-4538
Description:
Pinnacles National Monument highlights beautiful rock formations which are the remnants of an extinct volcano that was born 23 million years ago.
Pinnacles Campground is located near the park entrance on the east side of the park 32 miles south of Hollister, CA. The campground is open year-round. There is a convenience store located inside the campground which is also open year-round and provides basic foods and accessories. Campground Store & Office Hours: Monday - Friday 4:00pm to 5:00pm Saturday and Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm. There is a swimming pool (open in summer only) in the campground which campers may use and this is included in the camping fee. The campground offers RV sites with 30 amp electric hookups. Tent and group camping is available but there are no hook-ups in these sites.
The Bench Trail provides direct access to the park from the campground.
Services & Amenities:
| Within Facility |
- Amphitheater
- Bird Watching
- Camp Host
- Camping, Improved Site
- Comfort Station
- Dump Station
- First Aid Supplies
- Geological Formations
- Grills
- Grocery Store
- Hiking
- Information/Contact Station
- Interpretive Waysides
- Local Products
- Nature Study
- Officer/Ranger station
- Organic Items
- Parking
- Pay Telephone
- Photography
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
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- Programs, Nature
- Retail, Drinks
- Retail, Firewood
- Retail, Ice
- Retail, Snacks
- Retail, Store/Gift Shop
- Retail, Supplies
- Rock Climbing
- Rock Climbing Gear
- Showers
- Shuttle Bus Stop
- Stargazing
- Swimming - Pool
- Telephone
- Trails, Difficult Hiking
- Trails, Hiking, Moderate
- Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
- Viewing Platform/Overlk
- Water Drinking
- Wildflower viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
|
Important Info:
Alerts and Important Information
The Pinnacles Campground is currently looking for Camp Host's. Full hook ups, free camping, light duties and possible extra work if desired. Inquire by emailing us at pinnaclescampground@yahoo.com
SWIMMING POOL OPEN from APRIL 1-SEPTEMBER 30.
Campground Store & Office Hours
Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
All fees paid does not include the per vehicle entry fee to the park which will be charged upon arrival. Bring plenty of water to drink on your hikes. There are no pets allowed on the trails.
Group sites' fees:
1-10 people = $75
11-20 people = $110
The RV sites are 120 volts with 30 AMP service. Please bring appropriate adapters if needed.
No gathering of wood allowed.
Open From:
Jun 16 2010 to Jun 14 2011
Fees:
Peak Season
Jan 01 2010 -
Dec 31 2010 |
TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC |
$23.00 |
| RV ELECTRIC |
$23.00-$36.00 |
| GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$0.00 |
Peak Season
Jan 01 2011 -
Dec 31 2011 |
TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC |
$23.00 |
| RV ELECTRIC |
$36.00 |
| GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$0.00 |
|
Contact Details:
Campground Phone: 831-389-4538
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
Pinnacles Campground Reservations
