Pinnacles Campground
Pinnacles National Park — hiking
Location: Paicines, CA, CA
Price: From $44 per night
Price range: $44–$62 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (3689 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Pinnacles Campground is located in the unique Pinnacles National Park, 32 miles south of Hollister, California. The park encompasses 26,000 acres of spectacular rock formations and remnants of an extinct 23 million-year old volcano. Hiking and rock climbing are very popular activities in Pinnacles, as is watching for the majestic California condor overhead.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups
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Pinnacles Campground offers 134 sites with amenities including flush toilets, showers, and fire rings in a unique national park setting. The location provides excellent hiking, rock climbing, and opportunities to spot the endangered California condor.
Wildlife alert: California Condor, Peregrine Falcon, Bobcat, American Badger, Pacific Gopher Snake, Blainville's Horned Lizard, Northern Legless Lizard documented in area
Insider tips for Pinnacles Campground: Book early — federal campground fills quickly Most sites lack water/sewer hookups; electric hookups available on select sites only Cave hike highly rated by campers Check site location before arrival — some sites have flush toilets nearby while others have port-a-potties as closest restroom
Skip Pinnacles Campground if: You need full hookups — water/sewer not available at most sites. You require guaranteed flush toilet access at your site — some sites only have port-a-potties.
Best time to visit Pinnacles Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though early booking is essential as a federal campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Arroyo Seco (GREENFIELD, CA), White Oaks Campground (Carmel Valley, CA), China Camp Campground (Carmel Valley, CA), Escondido Campground (Big Sur, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pinnacles Campground
Cell signal at Pinnacles Campground (Paicines, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Pinnacles Campground is located in the unique Pinnacles National Park, 32 miles south of Hollister, California. The park encompasses 26,000 acres of spectacular rock formations and remnants of an extinct 23 million-year old volcano. Hiking and rock climbing are very popular activities in Pinnacles, as is watching for the majestic California condor overhead.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills quickly
Most sites lack water/sewer hookups; electric hookups available on select sites only
Cave hike highly rated by campers
Check site location before arrival
some sites have flush toilets nearby while others have port-a-potties as closest restroom
Campground operates year-round, though early booking is essential as a federal campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Pinnacles National Park is located 32 miles south of Hollister, CA on Hwy 25 and 29 miles northeast of King City, CA on Hwy 25. Campground is located on the east side of Pinnacles National Park off Hwy 25.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Pinnacles National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Pinnacles National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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