Pinnacles Campground
The Pinnacles Campground location is in Paicines, California
95043. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Pinnacles Campground facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
2400 Hwy 146
Paicines
California
95043
Phone number
831-200-1722 OR GO TO WWW.VISITPINNACLES.COM
Campground information Paicines, California
Overview
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. Pinnacles National Park is a nesting place for the endangered soaring bird, the largest in North America.
Recreation
Pinnacles National Park has more than 30 miles of trails, ranging from easy to strenuous. Many trails intersect, allowing for a short loop or a longer all-day hike. Popular destinations include Bear Gulch Reservoir, High Peaks and the Balconies area. The Bench Trail provides direct access to the park from the campground.
Visitors enjoy exploring Balconies Cave and Bear Gulch Cave, which houses a large colony of Townsend’s big-eared bats. Bring a flashlight!
Rock climbers flock to Pinnacles for the variety of climbing routes that range from easy top-ropes to the multi-pitch climbs along Machete Ridge.
Facilities
Pinnacles Campground is located on the eastern side of the park and is open year-round. It offers family and group tent sites, as well as RV sites with electric hookups. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Showers are available for a fee. 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.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a rolling landscape dotted with shady Valley Oak, Blue Oak and Coast Live Oak trees. A gentle, seasonal creek runs through the grounds.
Springtime finds Pinnacles bursting with a wide variety of vivid wildflowers that line every trail and fill entire meadows with color.
Deer and wild turkeys roam the area, and condors can be viewed from within the campground. The park ranges in elevation from 824 feet along South Chalone Creek to 3,304 feet atop North Chalone Peak.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2400 Hwy 146 Paicines, CA
How do I make a reservation with Pinnacles Campground?
To make reservations at Pinnacles Campground, you can call the office at 831-200-1722 OR GO TO WWW.VISITPINNACLES.COM.
Where is Pinnacles Campground located?
The Pinnacles Campground is located at 2400 Hwy 146 in Paicines,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Pinnacles Campground have tent or RV camping?
Pinnacles Campground offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at 831-200-1722 OR GO TO WWW.VISITPINNACLES.COM to make sure things haven’t changed.