Pinnacles National Monument97
Campsite #97 at Pinnacles Campground, Pinnacles National Monument, CA
$60
Campsite #97
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 75 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
3/2
3/11
Campsite #97 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 75ft driveway, 30 amp hookup, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 56% |
| 4 star | | 28% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@AmorN738287C0D · Camped on Feb 22, 2026 at Campsite #97
Good spaces. Great Rangers and service. Beautiful place.
@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Feb 10, 2026 at Campsite #97
We thought the campground was well maintained, friendly and helpful staff. Please continue to keep up the high standards and maintenance. Thank you for a memorable stay.
@DerrickL860768 · Camped on Nov 11, 2025 at Campsite #97
The hikes are amazing the birds are incredible. We were lucky enough to have a condo Door sewing right in front of us not 30 feet away
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@JenniferG44963 · Camped on Mar 24, 2025 at Campsite #97
What an amazing park. We camped in the rv electric section. Quiet neighbors and decent facilities. Showers are free. Hiking up to the peaks was spectacular!
No Service
@WalterB3285496 · Camped on Nov 12, 2024 at Campsite #97
Beautiful National park, unique landscape, and great hiking trails.
Excellent
@JamesC5011896 · Camped on Feb 20, 2024 at Campsite #97
Roads are in poor condition. Only 2 shower stalls for whole campground and they are in poor condition. There is a shower trailer that was locked the whole week. Many dead and dangerous trees in middle of campground.
No Service
@MarciaS3248181 · Camped on Dec 25, 2023 at Campsite #97
Failing to fully read the description of the campsite, we came with empty freshwater tank. Luckily, there is a threaded faucet near the canvas cottages labeled "Drinking Water", so we were able to fill up there before pulling into our spot. We arrived Christmas day for 3 nights. It was so peaceful and quiet. Arriving after dark made backing in a little tricky but the full moon and flashlight helped. The public bathrooms are a bit of a walk if you're tent camping. Showers never got warm - but that was mid-day so early morning might be different. The little store and visitor center were well stocked with basic necessities as well as some really nice souvenirs. The area is known for some wonderful hiking trails, caves and condors. Don't be fooled by the buzzards - they hang around there as well. Sadly, we didn't get to see the majestic beasts. The parking is limited so if you plan on cutting a few miles off your hike I'd suggest getting an early start to drive up to the upper parking. We didn't make plans to hike so we weren't too disappointed, and we enjoyed a picnic at the lower parking lot with a wonderful view. Upon leaving, we only had a short wait at the dump station. The town of Hollister is about a 30 min drive north. There were several wineries along the route, however only open on weekends. So we opted to wine shop at Grocery Outlet!!
Good
@DarylD383C4F16 · Camped on Oct 29, 2023 at Campsite #97
We've been visiting pinnacles for 60 years now and have watched the transformation from an over -isited, under-maintained and abused piece of California. The pristine and well-maintained national park that it is now is a testament to the National Park Service and it's ability to set aside land for everyone to enjoy.
@CliffordN22026 · Camped on Apr 23, 2023 at Campsite #97
Our stay at Pinnacles campground was great, fellow campers were downright decent, night time was peaceful and and no drama at all. Highly recommend!
Good
@ThomasN5861088 · Camped on Jan 30, 2023 at Campsite #97
I had a great time camping at Pinnacles. One tip:until you confirm that management has addressed the problem, it would be wise to bring bathroom tissue with you when using their toilets. Their TP dispenser design often leads to no TP being within reach. Alternatively, if you have some keys, you may be able to get it open to fix the problem.
@RandallS779762 · Camped on Nov 14, 2022 at Campsite #97
The rv dump station is locked until 9:30 am when the store opens so if one has to hit the road early they're out of luck. The store cashier seemed unprepared for the numbers of visitors and had a lot of difficulty completing transactions. They decided to paint the women's showers during our visit so all the women were heading into the mens restroom to shower.
@AmiliaB97E6C33 · Camped on Jul 24, 2022 at Campsite #97
This is an awesome campground! The pictures of each site do not do it justice! While the majority of RV sites are in the Sun, there are actually quite a few that are in the shade during the hottest hours. There are flys and gnats, bring spray and maybe a netted enclosure. Start hikes early and enjoy the pool. Showers are free and clean! The store and pool hours are a little wonky, be sure to check and know them- grocery isnt nearby. Lastly- the heat isnt that bad coming from Sacramento it was a solid 10-15 degrees cooler! Its feels hot if you come from the ocean side though I bet. Such a great experience! (Mom, dad, 12 yo, 10yo)
@ChuckB9454908 · Camped on May 16, 2022 at Campsite #97
We felt the rest room and shower availability was lacking. With over 100 people in the group sites while we were there, it was impossible to get a shower until the 80 person group left on our third day.The RV area needs at least a couple of porta potties for campers with small rvs, like tear drop style campers. It is quite a walk back to the bathrooms near the visitor center. Overall it was a nice park, the pool was great on the 90 degree days.
@CyndyD11FCAF48 · Camped on Apr 3, 2022 at Campsite #97
Gulch caverns were so much fun not to mention the reservoir was pretty. I also got to see #26 Condor while she was flying with the turkey vultures . It helped to really see the difference.
@WalterB3285496 · Camped on Mar 1, 2022 at Campsite #97
Very well kept facilities and friendly staff. Lots of turkeys roaming each morning, great fun.
Excellent
@JeanS162 · Camped on Jan 20, 2022 at Campsite #97
Very nice site. Large, no sites really close, animals wondering through, and nice view of condors at sunset.
@KarenH899 · Camped on Nov 11, 2021 at Campsite #97
Nice big sites, but the Dump Station might not be available. Hiking was fantastic.
Buses on Saturday ran smoothly. WiFi wasn't the greatest, but not too bad.
Buses on Saturday ran smoothly. WiFi wasn't the greatest, but not too bad.
No Service
@douglasp837 · Camped on Jul 7, 2021 at Campsite #97
The campground is small and quaint for a listing as a National Park. Pinnacles is recently recognized as a NP therefore it has been pushed aside for funding so there are future plans for updates and increases to the park and facilities so please keep this in mind for future visits. The campsites themselves are more open to the sun then shaded which can make for a hot visit depending on the time of year. We had complications with some sites giving ground faults to our electric box which was annoying. The bathroom needs serious updates and care. The store staff and camp hosts were very kind and as helpful as possible. We thought it was weird that the visitor center/ranger station was closed on Tuesday and Wednesday...what not enough staff?? Is this due to lack of staff or the COVID pandemic and lack of getting staff willing to work because they make more money from the government not working?? Anyways overall, we enjoyed our visit and the Pinnacles is worth the visit.
No Service
@RonS200 · Camped on May 10, 2021 at Campsite #97
Campgrounds were clean, but the blackwater clean out station is very substandard, the site is not level and the ground tips away from your clean out, also they will not let you use your own hose to spray the blackwater tank out properly
@LouT493 · Camped on Mar 24, 2021 at Campsite #97
The Pinnacles is such a special place. The camping area with hookups is very nice and we love the hiking with views that can’t be beat. We brought our bicycles also and enjoyed a nice ride one day.
No Service
@JulieT658 · Camped on Feb 21, 2021 at Campsite #97
We had a great time at Pinnacles Campground. The campsites were spacious. It was very quiet and relaxing. We look forward to going back.
No Service
@LewisP84014158 · Camped on May 6, 2020 at Campsite #97
Nice area. We were there the first week in May 2020 and it was already pretty warm during the days. Evening hikes around the campground were nice but if you plan to hit the longer trails you better start early.
@Hopel1413FF096 · Camped on Aug 24, 2019 at Campsite #97
Such a neat park. The high peaks area is always fun to visit, as are the caves. I've been here multiple times throughout the year and the experience is unique each time. The park is very small, so even when the parking lots are completely full, the trails are not too crowded (compared to other national parks). The campground is decent, but the individual sites are small. Most recently, I reserved a spot in the RV area because that was the only site still available for advanced reservations. Unfortunately for tent campers, there are no restrooms nearby!
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