Pinnacles National Monument3
Campsite #3 at Pinnacles Campground, Pinnacles National Monument, CA
$43
Campsite #3
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 38 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
2/25
2/27
Campsite #3 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 38ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (23)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 87% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@AubreyR753CF90 · Camped on Jan 21, 2026 at Campsite #3
Clean and lovely! Campground A site 3 was relatively close to the bathrooms and showers. I car camped as well as my friend and we were able to comfortably park next to each other. If you think your food is secure, think again. Raccoons can smell the tiniest crumb and come after you!
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@AMYO2141113 · Camped on Nov 28, 2024 at Campsite #3
Amazing!
@StevenL6130350 · Camped on Apr 22, 2024 at Campsite #3
Have come back many years to hike the beautiful Hi Peaks trail. Also the talus caves are very special - Bring a real flashlight your cell phone light is a poor substitute.
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@JackieFF038407 · Camped on Mar 10, 2024 at Campsite #3
Such an incredible and beautiful place! Be sure to watch the roads carefully and dont speed- Ive never encountered more suicidal chipmunks and a herd of turkeys. If you go to the caves, bring headlamps!
@VICTORA3C6C7F2 · Camped on Sep 10, 2023 at Campsite #3
This is my second time visiting pinnacles national park and it never disappoints . Definitely going back next year.
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@TinaL1125157 · Camped on Apr 18, 2023 at Campsite #3
We loved our stay at Pinnacles! The scenery was beautiful and the facilities were clean and well-stocked. We'd definitely come again!
@LoriD2141956 · Camped on Mar 27, 2023 at Campsite #3
The campground was beautiful; the hikes were amazing. Highly recommend the caves and condor gulch hikes. Another recommendation is the Bacon homestead trial, we were able to see wild turkeys, deer, a red tail hawk, turkey vultures and alot of beautiful flowers.
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@VeronicaE62887 · Camped on Jan 29, 2023 at Campsite #3
Loved this campground! Shower was great and plenty of space for your clothes to stay dry, they were very clean, water was nice and warm sited were also spacious, hammock trees were sparse from what I saw but I stayed in 3 and was able to put up my hammock. would totally stay here again.
@OwenS5191348 · Camped on Dec 19, 2022 at Campsite #3
We had a great time. Clean bathrooms hot showers clean camp sites. We would totally come back.
@PatrickP990407 · Camped on Sep 2, 2022 at Campsite #3
so freaking hot! luckily there was a pool onsite.
@marisaaFF766E2 · Camped on Jun 10, 2022 at Campsite #3
Pinnacles was a great camping experience! The camp facilities were very clean, as were the bathrooms and showers (the only thing that we found in our site was a few particle boards leaning against a picnic table). I really appreciated that the bathrooms had stocked soap dispensers. Concessionaire staff were professional and friendly. The kids loved cooling off in the pool and becoming Jr rangers. The whole family enjoyed the beautiful hikes. Looking forward to returning in spring for cooler weather.
@JuanitaS912ABA · Camped on May 15, 2022 at Campsite #3
I wasn't able to go because I was positive with COVID, I sent an email requesting re-scheduling or refund and never got any response :(
@MatthewM156652 · Camped on Apr 27, 2022 at Campsite #3
amazing. the trails were super well maintained and marked, easy navigation with breathtaking views and a nice mix of difficulties and terrains. Was surprised to find cheap, quality wi-fi and a cute pool - seems great for all ages and group types! Can't wait to come back and explore further, especially around Bear Gulch and the High Peaks trail
@DavidG5648223 · Camped on Mar 21, 2022 at Campsite #3
Really great campsite. Spacious, close to hikes... excellent!
@JamesH5225020 · Camped on Feb 25, 2022 at Campsite #3
Clean campsites, friendly staff, and excellent bathrooms/showers. Be mindful of the camp store hours if you need to buy anything like firewood! We were out hiking and missed out on firewood the first night.
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@StaceyF80AC5EC · Camped on Feb 1, 2022 at Campsite #3
We really enjoyed the campground, and especially the site we reserved. It had plenty of room and privacy for us and our dog, and while the restrooms closest to us were closed for reconstruction, the restrooms up by the store were a short walk away. The site was clean and quiet.
@AndrewL185 · Camped on Sep 1, 2021 at Campsite #3
Bring water, have a flashlight or headlamp for the talus cave diving.
@RuthB128 · Camped on May 28, 2021 at Campsite #3
Site #3 - Memorial Weekend. This site is easy to miss when you’re not looking, so pay attention since it’s basically almost near the entrance/visitor center. The ground has several ant holes so just be careful. Of course, raccoons as well. One of them tried to dig our trash bag next to us while we were eating. There is shower, minimum 3 minutes for 50 cents. At that time, women’s only has 1 shower stall working and 2 restroom stalls. There are porta-potties with tp and toilet seat covers, then soap and water outside. There’s water to wash the dishes. There’s also a swimming pool. Visitor Center sells firewood for $12 I think, which they deliver to the camp site directly. There’s wifi access - got the $7 for 24 hours. There was signal when we got back to our camp site (#3) from the visitor center so that was good. Bench trail is accessible through this campground, which leads to other trails so that weekend was crowded (not sure about non-holidays). We wanted to see the cave but it was closed, so didn’t really get to see it. We walked about 9.5 miles fro and to the campground. The Rangers were very helpful. We ran out of water and they offered us water bottles and gatorade! Thank you!! Overall, pretty good place to camp. Things to do: bike, hike, rock climb, swim (swimming pool for those who camped at the campground) - based from my experience or what I’ve seen while there.
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@RuthBC62E2ECC6 · Camped on May 28, 2021 at Campsite #3
Site #3 - Memorial Weekend. This site is easy to miss when youre not looking, so pay attention since its basically almost near the entrance/visitor center. The ground has several ant holes so just be careful. Of course, raccoons as well. One of them tried to dig our trash bag next to us while we were eating. There is shower, minimum 3 minutes for 50 cents. At that time, womens only has 1 shower stall working and 2 restroom stalls. There are porta-potties with tp and toilet seat covers, then soap and water outside. Theres water to wash the dishes. Theres also a swimming pool. Visitor Center sells firewood for $12 I think, which they deliver to the camp site directly. Theres wifi access - got the $7 for 24 hours. There was signal when we got back to our camp site (#3) from the visitor center so that was good. Bench trail is accessible through this campground, which leads to other trails so that weekend was crowded (not sure about non-holidays). We wanted to see the cave but it was closed, so didnt really get to see it. We walked about 9.5 miles fro and to the campground. The Rangers were very helpful. We ran out of water and they offered us water bottles and gatorade! Thank you!! Overall, pretty good place to camp. Things to do: bike, hike, rock climb, swim (swimming pool for those who camped at the campground) - based from my experience or what Ive seen while there.
@KhashayarM289 · Camped on May 7, 2021 at Campsite #3
The park landscape is unique and the staff is professional. Amenities are as good or better than any national or state park I've been to.
@RebeccaH803 · Camped on Apr 11, 2021 at Campsite #3
We enjoyed our stay in Pinnacles very much!!! The lady running the campground store is rude and utterly unhelpful, which was frustrating. The site numbers had changed, and she offered no warning, someone was in our site, she didn’t help us resolve it. Eventually we figured our we were now reassigned to the next site over. All of that could have been avoided, had the lady running the store been forthcoming and helpful when we checked in. Later, we lost something and the rangers asked us to report it at the store. Unfortunately, she was just as unhelpful with that. After we attempted to follow the appropriate channels and file through her and failed, we were able to return to the rangers and they filed the report for us and got it taken care of.
Despite the lady, we enjoyed our stay and all our hikes. Be aware you need to be prepared to park at trailheads by 8am Friday-Monday, 9am Tuesday, and 10am other days- the lots fill EARLY (again, some warning would have been nice). Your other option is to hike or bike to the trailheads (1.8 miles from the campground). Come prepared!
Despite the lady, we enjoyed our stay and all our hikes. Be aware you need to be prepared to park at trailheads by 8am Friday-Monday, 9am Tuesday, and 10am other days- the lots fill EARLY (again, some warning would have been nice). Your other option is to hike or bike to the trailheads (1.8 miles from the campground). Come prepared!
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@AmyT476 · Camped on Mar 29, 2021 at Campsite #3
The Pinnacles Campground is a spacious, mellow place. Some sites could be quite hot with little shade but others are a good mix. Great birds and wildlife. Mostly clean bathrooms - more of a reflection of the campers and less on the staff. Friendly campground host.
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@ErikB384 · Camped on Feb 15, 2021 at Campsite #3
The campground was clean. There were showers available. The bathrooms were clean with flush toilets available.
If you want to drive to the trailheads, expect to get up very early because the trailhead parking areas are very limited and they fill up quickly in the morning.
If you want to drive to the trailheads, expect to get up very early because the trailhead parking areas are very limited and they fill up quickly in the morning.
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