Pinnacles National Monument6
Campsite #6 at Pinnacles Campground, Pinnacles National Monument, CA
$43
Campsite #6
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 36 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
3/5
3/12
Campsite #6 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 36ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 44% |
| 4 star | | 44% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 8% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@DerickS3CEF3A4 · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #6
Campground was clean, as were the bathrooms. Came during shutdown, so some services not available. Lights did not operate inside bathrooms at night, was not sure if due to shutdown or some other reason. Lots of wildlife, keep your food secured. Overall a very nice spot in October to stay.
Some Coverage
@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #6
Campground was well maintained and the bathrooms were great. Campsites were larger than many I have stayed in. The pool was a great option for the hot day. Camp store had all the essentials (including a decent ice cream selection). Stars were great since the park is so dark at night. The kids did the junior ranger program which they enjoyed but unfortunately due to the budget cuts to the national park system the rangers just handed them the badges without even talking to the kids as we were exiting the park.
No Service
@Viktoriia80085 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #6
Beautiful Campground with Just One Small FlawLoved our stay at Pinnacles Campground! Perfect campsite and beautiful hike to the reservoir and Balcony Caves. Only downside was a clogged restroomhope maintenance improves. Still, wed definitely come back!
No Service
@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Apr 6, 2025 at Campsite #6
The campground was excellent, very busy but excellent. The staff were friendly, accommodating, and kept everything ship shape.
Good
@LorriB7B8B7E57 · Camped on Mar 19, 2025 at Campsite #6
Will return to try and see a condor again.
@KellyS8987536 · Camped on Mar 9, 2025 at Campsite #6
The campsite showers were hot and everything was easy. I liked that there were paths to everywhere in the park and good signage.
Major Issues
@CeliaT6BF2AA6F · Camped on Dec 30, 2024 at Campsite #6
Overall great campground and NP! As for the campsite appreciated they have rules about generators and have signage encouraging people to be mindful about light! (Do not recommend site #6 as every car driving into that loop has to sweep their headlights over your site)
@MyronC26675545 · Camped on May 5, 2024 at Campsite #6
This campground was conveniently placed and a pleasant to stay at! We were here for 3 days and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the area! A general store, running water, and even a shower takes the notions of rugged camping away.
Excellent
@JeffB8180041 · Camped on Apr 23, 2024 at Campsite #6
Too many cars speeding through the campground. No traffic enforcement. Park employees were also in violation of the 5 and 10 mph limit
No Service
@MarianneP9088A · Camped on Apr 7, 2024 at Campsite #6
Fantastic camp ground with excellent sites. Hiking was wonderful and Condors were out in full force !
Excellent
@McCordM706229D · Camped on Apr 5, 2024 at Campsite #6
Got a warning for having two cars even though our reservation at RV site included two cars - apparently some fine print that the RV trailer counted as a "car". Ranger came by chalk marking sites and gave us a warning for parking outside the chalk marks he just put down, even though we were on the gravel (and no chalk marks when we parked). The parking lots in the park were all full by 8am, so we arranged two private shuttles to get our group to the trail head. Half the group was dropped off, then rangers closed the road (just at the campground, 2.5 miles from the trailhead) and made the rest of our group hike in while the first group waited over an hour at trailhead, not knowing what had happened because there was no cell service. Well, apart from that it is a gorgeous park...
@SuzanneR204443 · Camped on Apr 1, 2024 at Campsite #6
We enjoyed the park 100%. The campground was good. We were in site 6. The first night, a Monday night, was quiet and the restrooms were clean and in good condition. The second night, a large group of youth occupied many of the sites in our loop. While we enjoyed watching them have fun, it was way too many people for one bathroom, and by the next morning, the restrooms were unusable. We ended up driving to the restrooms by the showers near the store. We were surprised that a large group was allowed to occupy multiple sites. It seems they should have been in a group site.
No Service
@JoeV6E0C4895A4 · Camped on Mar 22, 2024 at Campsite #6
The shuttles weren't running. We had to get to the trailhead early. Good sightings of the condors!
No Service
@AnneW5848921 · Camped on Mar 18, 2024 at Campsite #6
Another great national park! Loved camping here near all the hiking trails. Highly recommend the caves and Condor Gulch up to the top of Pinnacles. Breathtaking!
Excellent
@JasonH5601399 · Camped on Oct 6, 2023 at Campsite #6
We came at the beginning of october right on a weekend with a random heat wave coming through. The campground has limited shade and it was hard to stay comfortable under 90-100 degree weather during the day. There were also TONs of flies and although they didn't bite, they were constantly flying around our faces all day from the moment the sun's out until it was down. We normally don't mind the bugs but this was the worse experience with bugs we've had. The hikes were scenic and the caves were really cool. Make sure you bring flashlights into the caves because some parts of the caves are pitch dark.
@AlexS6004061 · Camped on May 17, 2023 at Campsite #6
Rangers were very friendly & knowledgeable. Caves & trails well maintained. Pool , showers , and toilets routinely cleaned . Please stop euthanizing raccoons for poor human behavior.
No Service
@PaigeO27A1623A · Camped on Mar 3, 2023 at Campsite #6
The site was nice and scenery was beautiful. The dish washing instructions were very vague and strange and there were minimal spigots. Additionally, they sold us wet firewood from the store and refused to give us a refund. The shuttle was very nice and convenient though.
@JIMB8977280 · Camped on Oct 12, 2022 at Campsite #6
Very nice all around.
@TammyC589 · Camped on Sep 27, 2021 at Campsite #6
Excellent campground and National Park! We had so much fun walking the trails and hiking through the caves! The camp store had EVERYTHING you could need to camp and they were super nice and helpful. Will def be back!
No Service
@RoseM593 · Camped on Jun 4, 2021 at Campsite #6
Clean quiet campground and amazing hikes
@CristinaL666 · Camped on May 10, 2021 at Campsite #6
Pinnacles is a spectacular destination, best visited in the cool months. High Peaks trail is must-see, plus great opportunities for night sky photography. It is disappointing that they charge for admission into the park ($30 for one person) ON TOP of campsite reservation fees. Most other parks don't do this, including the parks across the hills on the Big Sur Coast. The campground is poorly maintained: Only 1 women's shower working (only 2 total) at this incredibly hot location! The shower stalls are rusted all the way through, so that most of the pillars are resting on air. This in spite of the fact that they have a huge maintenance yard, much larger than the Big Sur campgrounds, which are MUCH better maintained. In May, a busy month, the rangers were only available at the nature centers for a limited time, although when I left there were 3 at the entrance booth. I recommend State Parks find a more proactive concessionaire who maintains the buildings and shares the entrance fee, as for other parks.
No Service
@GiovannyG516 · Camped on Mar 29, 2021 at Campsite #6
Smaller national park than many in California but don't let that fool you! It was a beautiful area to camp in for a couple days. Campsites are big and spacious and fit my 10x14 tent easily. My only downside with this campground is that many of the campgrounds are not as private as you would think. Other than that this campground is top notch with facilities and overall campsite size.
Some Coverage
@AllysonK480 · Camped on Mar 26, 2021 at Campsite #6
Our stay at the park was great! The weather was in the mid-70's during the day and 30's at night. We had water, bathrooms, recycling/garbage really close by which made things super convenient. Everyone was respectful in wearing their masks while using the restrooms and there was plenty of signage. If you're visiting during warmer weather, shade in your site will be crucial to a more enjoyable day!
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