Bear Gulch Day Use Area

Condors are frequently seen soaring above the rocks

NPS Photo/Chad Weisbrod

Quick Facts

Location:

East Side of Pinnacles National Park

Significance:

Scenic view of High Peaks

Designation:

Day Use Area

Amenities

18 listed

Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Benches/Seating, Bicycle - Rack, Bus/Shuttle Stop, Grill, Information, Information - Maps Available, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Pets Allowed, Picnic Table, Restroom, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Flush, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Water - Bottle-Filling Station, Water - Drinking/Potable

This is the main parking area on the east side of Pinnacles National Park and is the location of the Bear Gulch Nature Center. There are about 65 spots here that often will fill early on a busy weekend morning. It is also one of the stops for the park shuttle when it is running seasonally in the spring.