Pinnacles National Monument22
Campsite #22 at Pinnacles Campground, Pinnacles National Monument, CA
$43
Campsite #22
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 21 ft | Back-In |
| 1 | fair |
2/25
2/27
Campsite #22 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 21ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 56% |
| 4 star | | 32% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@jonR7AB76BC68C · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #22
Fantastic hikes! Condors, California Thrashers....
Some Coverage
@KatrinaD88B0AC · Camped on Apr 7, 2025 at Campsite #22
The parking lots at the trailheads on the east side (Moses Spring, Bear Gulch and Old Pinnacles) fill up very fast, by 8am, then you have to park in the overflow parking by the campground store and walk in (shuttle buses only run Friday to Sunday). We saw condors on the High Peaks trail close to the junction of the Condor Gulch trail, and also on the Balconies Cliffs Trail. We had four great hikes: the South Wilderness Trail from the campground (out and back, 8 miles), the High Peaks loop counterclockwise (6 miles), Old Pinnacles parking lot to Chaparral parking lot (out and back, 8 miles) and Chalone Peak (out and back 6.5 miles). The Bear Gulch caves are fun and easy, the Balconies caves require flashlights, water shoes are recommended).
Good
@ShaneB1070128 · Camped on Dec 22, 2024 at Campsite #22
Great camping especially if youre in for the hiking. But racoons are definitely a problem and while we were very organized and watchful with food, other campers were less vigilant. Be prepared to see racoons getting close even if you keep a clean camp.
No Service
@JoseG1304798 · Camped on Apr 10, 2024 at Campsite #22
Great national park and campground. Secured a spot at campsite 22, keep in mind this spot is exposed to the sun in the afternoon so depending on the weather you will definitely want to find shadier spots. Lots of amazing birds to spot. Open dark skies for awesome stargazing opportunities. The drive into the park is also very scenic. Highly recommend.
Good
@KshitijG0CDB26 · Camped on Nov 27, 2023 at Campsite #22
Nice campground. A little pricey. Pitched a tent for one night. Toilets are decent.Beautiful park. The cave hikes are the best.
No Service
@dafnaw4B75A7C6 · Camped on Feb 13, 2023 at Campsite #22
I love this campground and how the sites are tucked in and spaced apart from each other. Site 73 was perfect with the creek behind us and open skies above for the solar panel on our van roof.
@HayleyC40F7C73 · Camped on Dec 27, 2022 at Campsite #22
Amazing place to camp! All of the people that work there are so nice, the campgrounds are clean and very nice. It was a great experience all around.
@veronicam71483 · Camped on Nov 15, 2022 at Campsite #22
Nice clean campground!
@DaveH8980161 · Camped on Nov 10, 2022 at Campsite #22
It's great you have closed off part of the cave for rooting bats.The Condors are fantastic. My first ever, as well as my first Rufus-crowned Sparrow.
@CLARKHC4F46F50 · Camped on Oct 28, 2022 at Campsite #22
Clean campground. Clean restrooms. The steep and narrow trail is amazing!
@TheresaS508148 · Camped on May 20, 2022 at Campsite #22
A wonderful little park.
@AdamZ8A80B396D · Camped on Apr 29, 2022 at Campsite #22
Nice campground over all. However, one of the bathrooms was under construction, and the nearest one was quite far.
@LindaR3889509 · Camped on Feb 12, 2022 at Campsite #22
We were amazed at the excellent trailbuilding, done years and years ago by the CCC; it's held up remarkably well. The place is just magical and every vista from the trail very special (especially early morning when the light hits the rocks just right). The Bear Cave trail was so fun - really unique to this park. Our campsite was spacious and water nearby. Such a treat!! Lots of wildlife. Letting the older trees stand keeps habitat for the woodpeckers and the owls. We may have even spotted a juvenile California Condor!
@CherylT99E4D2A · Camped on Nov 24, 2021 at Campsite #22
Campsites were nicely spaced, flat and clean. Nice little camp store.
@CherylT199 · Camped on Nov 24, 2021 at Campsite #22
Campsites we’re nicely spaced, flat and clean. Nice little camp store.
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@GeorgeS972 · Camped on Nov 18, 2021 at Campsite #22
1. Overzealous law enforcement. 2. Super crowded on weekends.
No Service
@SherylP230 · Camped on Nov 5, 2021 at Campsite #22
Excellent campsite with potable water and clean bathrooms. Camp store has anything you could possibly have forgotten. Close proximity to Bear Gulch so you can hike over if you can't find parking. Saw condors from the campsite! Deer visited the site frequently, so if you bring dogs, make sure they have tick medicine! Lots of turkeys, quails, woodpeckers, and jays too!
Major Issues
@JoshuaK356 · Camped on Sep 19, 2021 at Campsite #22
Park is very calm N clear.
Two caves were excellent experience.
Trail courses are easy N comfortable.
Two caves were excellent experience.
Trail courses are easy N comfortable.
@CorinnaW347 · Camped on Aug 27, 2021 at Campsite #22
This has been our favorite camping trip so far. The campsites are well-maintained, the bathrooms are clean, and the pool is a lifesaver in hotter months. I recommend waking up early if you plan to hike to both get parking at the trailheads and avoid the heat. We began our hikes around 7 am when it was ~50 degrees and parking was easy. When we finished our hikes (between 9 and 12) there was very limited parking left and temperatures were nearing 100. Although it was hot when we visited (high of 108), it is a very dry heat and comfortable to sit outside the shade. Although pricey, the camp store is well stocked with food and supplies in case you forget anything. Remember that you need to purchase an entry pass separately from your campsite reservation.
No Service
@RobertaC982 · Camped on Apr 14, 2021 at Campsite #22
We had an absolutely magical experience at Pinnacles NP. The ranger sent us on two beautiful hikes. We marveled at the night sky. We saw so much wildlife--deer, quails, ground squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, woodpeckers, jays, crows, ravens, lizards, one snake and, of course, condors. Plus, all the wildflowers!
No Service
@SunilD2732923 · Camped on Nov 26, 2020 at Campsite #22
Everything is good. On the national park website, I noticed fire is not allowed. But at night I saw campfires.
@StuartG6985E99 · Camped on Nov 16, 2020 at Campsite #22
Was charged a 10 dollar cancellation fee even though I was forced to cancel by state mandate
@JosephP4482456 · Camped on Nov 4, 2020 at Campsite #22
Cool place. Not very busy when we were there. Highly recommend the high peaks trail if you dont mind heights and some serious exposure.
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