• A spadefoot toad looking straight at the viewer, only his eyes are visible. Photo by Paul Johnson

    Pinnacles

    National Park California

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  • No Fires - Fire Danger Very High - No Fuego

    No Fires in the campground, no smoking on the trails. Observe these rules to protect park resources. No se permite fumar en los senderos, tampoco se permite las fogatas en el campamento. Proteja los recursos del parque y respete las advertencias.

Group Camping

group site at Pinnacles Campground

There are 14 group sites at Pinnacles Campground. Each has picnic tables, a fire ring, nearby water spigots, and parking for up to five vehicles. Up to 20 people can camp in a group site.

For groups larger than 20 people, it may be possible to reserve two adjoining group sites. Check the campground map to locate adjoining sites.

You can make reservations up to five months in advance by visiting www.recreation.gov or calling (877)444-6777.

If you're bringing a group to Pinnacles National Monument, please take a moment to review our campground rules and our park safety information.

Parking may be limited on weekends at trailheads and day use areas within the park. You may want to consider hiking from the campground. Destinations that are within walking distance include Bear Gulch Nature Center and Trailheads (2.3 mi), Bear Gulch Cave and reservoir (3.3 mi), the South Wilderness Trail (0.6 mi), and Balconies (3.7 mi). For more information, please visit our trails page.

If you're not able to hike into the park, consider shuttling your group in and leaving most of your vehicles at your campsite. On weekends in the spring, you can also ride our park shuttle.

Did You Know?

Yellow Starthistle

The yellow star thistle is one of many invasive (non-native) plants threatening the ecosystems of Pinnacles. Many seeds are accidentally transported into the park on shoes and gear; you can do your part to prevent the spread of these pests by cleaning shoes, socks, and gear before visiting the park.