Pinnacles National Monument83
Campsite #83 at Pinnacles Campground, Pinnacles National Monument, CA
$59
Campsite #83
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 50 ft | Back-In |
| 1 | fair |
5/30
6/1
Campsite #83 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 50ft driveway, 30 amp hookup, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (21)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 52% |
| 4 star | | 29% |
| 3 star | | 19% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@SamuelGCD49572 · Camped on May 14, 2025 at Campsite #83
Really nice campground in a great location to the hikes. Its important to realize that the RV spots do not have water hookups, so be sure to fill up your tanks when you arrive before parking.
@LanaJ2D8151C7F · Camped on Apr 16, 2025 at Campsite #83
Peaceful campground with all necessary amenities and ease of use. Enjoyable evening watching hawks and listening to wild turkeys. Loved the quiet of nature and early jump to the trails. Did Pinnacles Greatest Hits Hike and Chalone Peak. One of my favorite camping adventures!
@HarryME78F9679 · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #83
Overall, a great experience despite the non-functional 240 electricity port on the RV hookup pedestal. site #84 and one adjacent to it did not have power to their RV's. Park staff were very helpful in testing but ultimately attributed the malfunction to the RV (which is brand new). Not! The next night I was in a KOA and the hookup was just fine. So, there's definitely something wrong with the RV electricity in some of the hookups. Fortunately, I was able to use the 110 to power my medical equipment. But what an inconvenience!
@MikeC4022067 · Camped on Apr 19, 2024 at Campsite #83
The weekend we choose to go was a free entry weekend for the National Parks and it was packed. The trailhead parking lots were full by 8 AM. everyone else had to park near the store and walk to the nearest trailhead which was about a 1.5 mile walk. The RV sites were large and easy to get into. Didn't use the camp showers or restrooms. The camping sites were 90% full. I stayed in site #83 which had no shade until the evening. The site west of us did not have shade until the evening either. The park is small and not much to do other than hiking. The hikes are scenery are worth the visit. I would recommend arriving from the north through Hollister.
@GlennJ1443898 · Camped on Feb 16, 2024 at Campsite #83
Be prepared to be disconnected from the world in a good way. Wildlife viewing in the campground does not disappoint multiple species of birds and deer. Also, invest in a better-than-average pair of binoculars.
@DougS2680285 · Camped on Jan 22, 2024 at Campsite #83
Very helpful staff; friendly greeting at entrance and exit. Clean restrooms. Neat campsite with no litter. The staff was good at pointing out some hiking issues, such as creeks that would need to be crossed while they were quite full (in January). People in other campsites were very quiet.
@PattyJ9750401 · Camped on Jan 16, 2024 at Campsite #83
We enjoyed the hikes - especially Bear Gulch.
@JorgF298E2BAE9 · Camped on Dec 31, 2023 at Campsite #83
One of our favorite campgrounds in California. And the state doesn't own it so it's still a good deal.
@LoriF7925749 · Camped on Jun 8, 2023 at Campsite #83
Unfortunately there were no showers. We received an email prior to arrival letting us know the showers were not available in Loop C and to use another but there were no showers on site. Also no communication whatsoever about the nature center being closed after waiting in long traffic delays no signage whatsoever about the nature center. Signs for a shuttle up to their but no shuttle
@JosephC1997223 · Camped on May 11, 2023 at Campsite #83
Excellent campsite in Rv area but only nearby bathroom was at swimming pool. Free showers with bath gel, shampoo and conditioner provided.Problems with power pole and surge protector so eventually had to defer using protector in order to power AC. Lots of infrastructure improvements underway. Mandatory shuttle on weekends was very helpful. Wildlife Center unfortunately closed and insufficient rangers for educational endeavors like Ranger Walks or evening talks in amphitheater. Definitely take time to see West Pinnacles if possible!
@MarcV141 · Camped on Dec 30, 2021 at Campsite #83
Nice campground. Quiet and spread out.
@JanghoonD943 · Camped on Nov 24, 2021 at Campsite #83
Overall, I was satisfied with the trip to Pinnacles Camp Ground - a solid 5 out of 5 stars.
If I may pick on a small thing, then it is the fact that I was misinformed about the RV campsite 'hook-ups'; I was told that the RV campsites are equipped with the 'FULL' hookups, yet it really had the electricity hook up only.
You must drive out of your assigned RV lot to get to the dump-site (for grey water and black water) by the entrance - it isn't far at all so I would NOT necessarily make a big deal out of it.
However, some may complain about it if they arrive at their assigned RV camp lot then find out that there is only the electricity hook up available.
Again, it is just my two cents and I was overall satisfied!
Thanks.
If I may pick on a small thing, then it is the fact that I was misinformed about the RV campsite 'hook-ups'; I was told that the RV campsites are equipped with the 'FULL' hookups, yet it really had the electricity hook up only.
You must drive out of your assigned RV lot to get to the dump-site (for grey water and black water) by the entrance - it isn't far at all so I would NOT necessarily make a big deal out of it.
However, some may complain about it if they arrive at their assigned RV camp lot then find out that there is only the electricity hook up available.
Again, it is just my two cents and I was overall satisfied!
Thanks.
@CissyM242 · Camped on Nov 1, 2021 at Campsite #83
Or visit was Monday-Thursday and was just what we were hoping for. During this early November week the campground was quiet and the other campers were so friendly and respectful of everyone else. We were even treated to campfire entertainment each night by a guitarist and reminiscent songs. The hiking was AWESOME and less people afforded us so many opportunities for quiet vistas and new discoveries. We enjoyed our time here so much.
@SteveD973 · Camped on Sep 27, 2021 at Campsite #83
The campground, store, pool and staff are really nice. It's a short drive to the hiking staging area or you can start hiking right out of camp. We had a great time there.
@BruceW897 · Camped on Sep 9, 2021 at Campsite #83
Pinnacles is becoming one of our favorite places to get away. There is plenty of wildlife and hiking. It's a beautiful park, very quiet and relaxing.
@KimberlyC126 · Camped on Aug 13, 2021 at Campsite #83
Great tucked away NP to explore. Campground/bathrooms were clean with lots of space in each site. Sadly the lady running the store and the park ranger in the visitor center were both pretty cranky/unhelpful, but the man driving around on the cart made up for both of them and the ranger up at the nature center was wonderful (like I'd experienced at all other NPs, so that was a relief!). The hike to the caves was pretty quick and totally worth it. We only had one night there after a last minute reroute due to fires, and we wish we'd had more time to explore and enjoy the pool too!
@PaigeC125 · Camped on Apr 23, 2021 at Campsite #83
Had a wonderful time with a big group camping on the Eastern side recently. The current management group is taking such good care of the campground and facilities compared to several years back. Nice to see improvements here and there. I do wish that the Ranger talks in the amphitheater would come back for the small and big kids!
@RaymondL748 · Camped on Apr 7, 2021 at Campsite #83
Site was clean and hook up was working. Each site gave ample space. I have been to other places were each site was tiny and right next to one another. My family found the campsite to be well maintained.
Appreciate the fire pit provided to each site.
I do wish there were closer bathrooms to our site and that the pool was open (but because of COVID, whatcha gonna do).
Appreciate the fire pit provided to each site.
I do wish there were closer bathrooms to our site and that the pool was open (but because of COVID, whatcha gonna do).
@TeriC358 · Camped on Mar 21, 2021 at Campsite #83
Quiet, dark skies, condors. Got phone service up on a ridge, but not in the valley.
@BetsyO456 · Camped on Jan 29, 2021 at Campsite #83
Very crowded and many hikers refused to wear masks. This made our time stressful. Perhaps the National Park System could provide signage to support better compliance as many state parks do.
@StaciY332 · Camped on Dec 30, 2020 at Campsite #83
Loved staying at Pinnacles and hiking!!
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