Pinnacles Campground — Pinnacles National Park

This is an excellent campground. This is our second time visiting. The campsites are level and adequately sized and fire rings are available. There is a dump station and water available on site. There are plenty of hiking trails available from the campsite.

Nice place to camp clean bathrooms store of items and food and most importantly a great place to go hiking

We stayed two nights while exploring the park. Quiet campground despite being quite busy. We found clean facilities and friendly staff. There is a lot of wildlife eager to partake in food items left laying around so you need to keep a clean site using the boxes where needed. We had a couple raccoons try to visit till our dog said hello. They quickly moved to another campsite where I heard them sending them packing as well.
We enjoyed our time at this campground.

In most National Parks, you arrive and are immediately stunned by the park, think Yosemite as you exit the tunnel and clap eyes on that valley. Pinnacles makes you work a little bit harder. It’s not until you hike in and see those namesake pinnacles that you get that overwhelming awe of nature wash over you. The wildlife is abundant, I saw 3 condors on one hike. The campground is large, has a store and showers. Don’t skip this under appreciated National Park.

The campground has all services you might need: general store, flushable toilets, light in restrooms, showers, and even a pool for the summer months. Our campsite was very secluded in a corner with lots of space and privacy. Has a few critters trying to steal food, but good storage practices and hygiene makes this a non-problem.

Well maintained, clean bathrooms There are a couple dozen turkey vultures that move between the trees: it’s a blast to watch and listen to them

This is the best (and only) option for camping near the national park. Beware, there is very limited cell/wifi service here. Reserve before coming or it’s a long slow drive out to services. The park is really great, so I recommend staying here a night or 2 to fully explore the small national park. Lots of sites and lots of options. Some are more secluded and some are more traditional. Tents/cabins available. A store and pool are available also.

Lots of camping options here. More than I've seen at other parks. Wooded. Wildlife. Lots of deer and turkeys. Didn't have time for hiking but seems to have some good one. Campground store is well stocked.

Fairly large campground. Store, showers, toilets, purified water is all inclusive . Being bug spray and be prepared to see wildlife at night. Skunks, raccoons, and other animals will come and take food.

I had a great time at the Pinnacles Campground. I saw a bunny (pictured) and hordes of quail. The tent-only sections of the campground were very pretty too. The only downside of our site (130–134) is that there was not a lot of privacy — it would have done better as a group camp. Fortunately, our neighbors were awesome so the forced company was not a downside! But if I go again, I am going to try to get spot 129, which seemed really secluded. The other nice thing about the little area we were in is that it is right at the trailhead for the Bench Trail. Raccoons were REALLY bold — they stole our neighbors' food while they were at their campsite! So keep the area crumb clean for sure.

The campground overall was pretty nice—it’s huge and even has a pool (though by around 1:30, it gets completely taken over by a swarm of kids). What really threw me off was the bathroom situation. I expected flush toilets, as advertised, but our loop only had Port-a-Potties. To make matters worse, it’s a quite a walk to get to the restroom in our loop—and that’s not ideal in the heat. Every other loop seemed to have proper bathrooms, so it felt like we got the short end of the stick without any heads-up. Between the long walks, the heat, and the surprisingly bold raccoons and birds, I’d recommend this spot only for a one-night stay—especially if you’re planning to hike during the day.

Clean. Friendly staff. Wonderful showers. Campground was full the weekend we were there.

Threaded spigot w/ potable water at site 82.

A lot of the RV sites had electric. And there is water stations throughout. Also a dump station on the way out. Can reserve everything. Good area for tenors too. Camp store is small and so our other facilities. There is a pool, but it looks like it’s been closed down for years. Not many amenities.This is a great national park if you’d like to hike.

Many here will tell you about the raccoons! The campground is split by a creek which has a lot of critters, rabbits, chipmunks(?), quail, mice, and raccoon. My campsite was right next to a common raccoon path and a few walked by within a few feet of me and my campfire. Don’t leave food out and make sure they are afraid of humans. It’s for their safety and ours!

raccoons….everywhere…. seriously leave your car locked, these little buggers were not afraid of humans. otherwise, good showers, clean bathrooms. private sites. very convenient location to trails.

I didn’t enjoy this campground for years — I’d always drive home, to my cooler coastal home. It is WICKED hot in the summer. But one time, I joined my daughter, who did have a summer reservation, and I changed my mind! They have a pool! The kids are thrilled! There are beautiful tucked away campsites in the shade, by a creek. Really enjoyed cooking in the evenings outside and settling in. By day, of course, the trails are wild, like a moonscape. In spring, it’s a wildflower fantasia. 

I was selfishly a little sad when Pinnacles became a national monument, instead of a regional secret. But I’m so glad they got the money, they deserve it! Note: I discovered it because my kids were in rock climbing classes in town, and “this” was the field trip. So exciting to see their first climbing and bouldering outside.

Campground is fine. Very hot and very dry after June. No camp fires after June bear gulch caves are also closed after June. Seen a ton of wildlife and over all wasn’t very crowded. Great for star gazing.

They have had some flood damage, so repairs are going on. Beautiful spot, great trails, showers, general store. Didn't get to see any condors.  I'll stay here again. AT&T was acceptable coverage.

Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the maintenance going on, once that is complete it's a 5 Star.

Just driving here was worth the visit, but get out on the trails to really appreciate the diversity.

Bathrooms were a bit of a distance apart. Great views. Very dark at night which is great for star gazing. Good distance from any other stores and the camp store closes promptly at 5.

Not a bad campground, very open. Dry desert area, would not want to come here in July, though it was basically full on a Wednesday.

They have a pool, but it's small. No way am I getting into it with all the potential people. You are in middle of nowhere so they had a decent camp store.

I had a bar of reception but you can also purchase internet if needed.

Spot was not level, so definitely needed blocks. Did see two deer hanging out.

Only a couple of showers but glad they had them. Only two per gender.

Generators or vehicles are not allowed to be running anytime any day to recharge phones or any other electrical devices or doing anything without paying for a hookup and too many flies to stay outside enjoying things!

Our camp site was located just by the entry, which was a bit noisy but at least close to toilet and shower. Had a quite dirty pool and a lot of young kids that also were quite noisy. Worst toilet paper so far on our 2 month trip around the US

It was horribly hot in July, the campground pool was an oasis. Our first time to this unique national park, what a hidden gem!

The camp store was a life saver. We left our tent poles at home but were able to buy some at the camp store. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The pool guy was funny too.

Great place, hidden gym. Store and pools hours are dumb. 5pm store and 6pm pool. Showers were great. It had body soap and shampoo. The caves were closed though for 4 stars.

As a tent, van or Class C camping location, I think this campground would be just fine. This is NOT a campground you want to pull your bump-pull trailer or Class A into. There are no turn arounds. The pads are facing the wrong way for backing in. The loops that the sites are on are rough roads with branches, logs and rocks that make turns damaging to your rig. It's tight back there, people! Go to an RV park outside the park or get a smaller rig. You've been warned.