Place

Chaparral Parking Area

Gravel parking area surrounded by chaparral covered hillsides
Preferred parking area to hike Balconies Cave

NPS Photo/Mike Brindeiro

Quick Facts
Location:
West Side
Designation:
Parking Area

Bicycle - Rack, Grill, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Pets Allowed, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Flush, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Water - Bottle-Filling Station, Water - Drinking/Potable, Wheelchair Accessible

This is the preferred parking area on the west side of the park. It can hold a total of 43 vehicles, 1 is designated for ADA. It is the closest parking for popular hikes such as the Balconies Cave Loop and Juniper Canyon Trail Loop.

Pinnacles National Park

Last updated: August 25, 2024