Field Trips

Plan a Ranger Guided Field Trip!

Did you know that you can bring your students to Pinnacles National Park for a free ranger-guided field trip? Ranger-led programs are offered Wednesday through Friday, and are held on the east side of the park. Note the road system into the west side of Pinnacles cannot accommodate buses. Transportation reimbursement may be available for some qualifying schools. Contact the park for more details.

Want a more hands-on experience for your students? Service learning field trips may be scheduled throughout the school year.

Reservations are required for all ranger-guided field trips, and space is limited. Please send inquiries to e-mail us or call 831-389-4486 ext 243.

Schedule a Ranger Visit!

Having trouble gathering your group for a trip to Pinnacles? Schedule a ranger to come to you! For free! Ranger visits can be scheduled year round, Wednesday through Friday. Please send inquiries to e-mail us.

Plan a Self-Guided Field Trip!

Planning to take your classroom on a field trip to Pinnacles, but don't need a ranger as a guide? A ranger is not required for self-guided excursions in the park! No scheduling is necessary; however, you may request an entrance fee waiver.

Entrance Fee Waiver For Educational Field Trips

Visits from accredited educational institutions can have park entrance fees waived. You will need to apply for a fee waiver and submit your application to:

Pinnacles National Park
Attn: Education Programs
5000 Hwy 146
Paicines, CA 95043
Office Phone: [phone] ext. 243
Admin Fax: [phone]

*Allow 60 days for your application to be processed.*