Pinnacles National Monument51
Campsite #51 at Pinnacles Campground, Pinnacles National Monument, CA
$43
Campsite #51
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 27 ft | Back-In |
| 1 | fair |
3/5
3/11
Campsite #51 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 27ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (17)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 53% |
| 4 star | | 29% |
| 3 star | | 6% |
| 2 star | | 6% |
| 1 star | | 6% |
@JeffJ8578020 · Camped on Feb 25, 2024 at Campsite #51
We loved our visit to Pinnacles. The campsite was great, and the strolling turkeys were a lot of fun. The folks at the camp store were all nice, and there were some good hikes off the campground. The showers were clean and there was plenty of hot water. The only downside is that a lot of the campsites have pretty sloped parking. We stay in a van, so we had to use our leveling blocks. But hey...that's why we carry them!
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@LisaR8773346 · Camped on May 9, 2023 at Campsite #51
We were two couples with 19 trailers camped in adjacent campsites. We had a great time in the campground and on our hike to the summit.
Good
@LisaR8773346 · Camped on May 9, 2023 at Campsite #51
We were two couples with 19’ trailers camped in adjacent campsites. We had a great time in the campground and on our hike to the summit.
Good
@BrianF9020222 · Camped on Jan 20, 2023 at Campsite #51
This is a great park and offers plenty of great trails to hike.
@AnnP5053744 · Camped on May 15, 2022 at Campsite #51
This was one of the best public campgrounds I have been to in California! These spots were perfect, the pool was nice and the hiking beautiful.Thanks,Ann
@Dolores495D170 · Camped on Apr 26, 2022 at Campsite #51
We actually loved our camping trip, but only gave 3 stars because of the site we camped in. We have a 13' Scamp and don't take up much room, but the actual parking area would not have accommodated our trailer and car. We moved some RR ties in order to be able to back the trailer into the site, we then parked the car next to it. On the day we left we were told we shouldn't have parked that way. The other negative is that we were across from the group sites and it was pretty noisy, not the quiet nature experience we anticipated. We really enjoyed the hikes we took and the campgrounds were pretty and mostly private with all the the foilage. We will definately go again but now we know what sites to camp in and which ones to avoid.
@JamesF9843907 · Camped on Mar 28, 2022 at Campsite #51
Do not trust Recreation.gov to provide a realistic description of the campsites. The site that I reserved after much research was impossible to back into with a trailer. The road in the campground is very narrow and the campsite required a 90 turn off of that road. Ended up forfeiting my 4 night reservation.
@JohnJ568 · Camped on May 19, 2021 at Campsite #51
Do the Condor Gulch hike for sure, saw 1/2 dozen condors.
No Service
@TimD715 · Camped on May 18, 2021 at Campsite #51
The staff was very helpful. Our original sites did not work for our party. CG Host immediately located us in Group 18 which was excellent although the racoons were very aggressive.Overall the CG was clean and pleasant.
And we saw a condor on the High Peaks Trail.
And we saw a condor on the High Peaks Trail.
@sheilah100 · Camped on Apr 26, 2021 at Campsite #51
Facilities were dated, weeds and dead brush everywhere, dump station was out of order.
Very little to do in the park. Parking at trailheads was very limited.
Very little to do in the park. Parking at trailheads was very limited.
No Service
@PeterM241 · Camped on Apr 8, 2021 at Campsite #51
Great Park, not the best campsite (very small, just next to the road), there are way better options.
No Service
@KaitlinI820 · Camped on Apr 1, 2021 at Campsite #51
Everyone at the campground was kind and helpful. There were great, accessible trails close by. All around, a wonderful experience.
No Service
@YvonneH0260861 · Camped on Nov 9, 2020 at Campsite #51
Amazing trails. Jen was extremely helpful and kind. Stopped by several times to say hi and make small talk. Appreciate the extremely clean bathrooms during Covid times. A hidden gem. I do wish the NPS would reconsider the no dogs on trails rule. At least open certain trails to our loving companions.
@MarkD7704923 · Camped on Feb 8, 2020 at Campsite #51
Great weather and hiking
@michaelg734741 · Camped on Sep 6, 2019 at Campsite #51
Great campground. Sites are nice and there is the store and ranger station right at the entrance. The views and hiking trails at the national park are incredible! Start hikes earlier in the morning and bring lots of water as they get a little warm in the afternoon. Seeing the CA Condors in flight as you are hiking is AMAZING!
@BenjaminT81538 · Camped on Sep 1, 2019 at Campsite #51
The Pinnacles campground was very nice, birds everywhere, clearly marked, and lots of trees.
@SamanthaS141D5 · Camped on Jul 25, 2019 at Campsite #51
Great sites. Feels secluded. Lots of bushes and trees separating sites.Trails nice too!
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