Pinnacles National Monument49
Campsite #49 at Pinnacles Campground, Pinnacles National Monument, CA
$43
Campsite #49
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 27 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
3/10
4/15
Campsite #49 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 27ft driveway, Fire ring, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 56% |
| 4 star | | 36% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@StanleyTACF897 · Camped on Dec 18, 2025 at Campsite #49
The underground waterfall is super cool. The best views of the pinnacles rock formations are from the Condor Gulch Trail from the Bear Gulch Nature Center parking lot. Might even see condors from the overlook about 1 mile up the trail.
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@FarrisL6D617BD · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #49
Great time. Hiking, cycling reading with plenty of views and wildlife.
@FarrisL6D617BD · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #49
Beautiful area. My husband was here 50 years ago on senior ditch day. Now returning as a senior! Lots of wildlife ,deer are almost tame . California quail in abundance, saw a bobcat just walking down the road! The raccoons however are in charge! We have already made reservations to come back....see you soon!
@MarianneND60C9 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #49
The place is amazing!
@MindyV8CC3523F · Camped on Jun 4, 2024 at Campsite #49
So a wonderful campground with lots of shade and trees full bathrooms clean swimming pool , small store.Also love that they offer small TourettesGreat pathway to ride bikes and walk and explore 10 out of 10 for sure but if I could give it a 12 Id your doubting on visiting dont anymore schedule your trip now
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@BradfordW69DD0 · Camped on Apr 18, 2024 at Campsite #49
Took my 10 year old daughter on her first camping trip. The hike up to High Peaks Trail and back down to Bear Gulch were just on the edge of her comfort level, but she was amazed when exploring these two places. Came on a weekday so didn't get to experience the infamous parking problems.Campground was clean, no complaints other than trying to secure a reservation which can be a challenge.Wish the pool was open later than 5:30, we finished our hike and got back to the site at 5:15, so had to skip the expected refreshing dip! I was very surprised that T-Mobile had coverage in the park. There was very little 3 years ago. Daughter was happy to talk to Mom a couple times during the stay.
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@JuliaB5205767 · Camped on Dec 28, 2023 at Campsite #49
Great campsites with picnic tables, potable water close by, restrooms are super clean and well maintained. We had a great time.
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@OttoO55AA7731E · Camped on Dec 27, 2023 at Campsite #49
Awesome location tucked away by the creek. The dense foliage of the oak tree canopy protected us from the rain. Make sure to figure out where the bathroom is before it's dark.
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@NickD6864059 · Camped on Oct 27, 2023 at Campsite #49
Good site and it's secluded from the rest, but just one parking spot. If sleeping in your vehicle you will be away from your main site area.
@VincentC808723 · Camped on Apr 14, 2023 at Campsite #49
We hiked the Balconies trail and caves it was wonderful. Lovely campground, very relaxed and low key for a national park. Very large weekend crowds in the day use areas waiting to get to Bear Gulch!
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@YuChanCD71A74E · Camped on Mar 31, 2023 at Campsite #49
Great camp site!
@AubreyKEC351E4 · Camped on Mar 3, 2023 at Campsite #49
Very nice campground with a lot of space and clean bathrooms. There are raccoons that wont bother you but keep all your food locked up.
@BrettBD4018CA9 · Camped on Feb 20, 2023 at Campsite #49
Pinnacles Campground is fantastic! A short drive-or lovely 3mi hike- from all major Eastside trailheads makes it ideal for a base of operation for hiking. The general store has a great selection of essentials to fuel back up after a hike- and the showers are a great way to clean off from a long day on the trails.
@ScottP5976595 · Camped on Nov 15, 2022 at Campsite #49
Great trails.
@ErikJ9918472 · Camped on Oct 7, 2022 at Campsite #49
They site we had was the best covered by trees and every critter you can imagine. Will defently think about making the trip again. The Caves were the best and so coll frome the 95F outside.
@WilliamP724185 · Camped on Mar 29, 2022 at Campsite #49
Too much of the area was under construction or closed for the "season." The pool was "closed" but some people were using it. I am sure it is great when everything is open. The little campground store has a decent variety of food and camp stuff.
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@NoriH431 · Camped on Aug 23, 2021 at Campsite #49
Pinnacles is a fabulous park, with gorgeous cliffs, excellent trails, sweet campsites, and varied wildlife. Our campsite was well-located: near enough to the restrooms, with a water faucet in front, two picnic tables (a bonus, it turns out), flat spaces for tents, good amount of shade, and a knoll separating us from other sites. We had some encounters with wildlife (a family of raccoons and a juvenile mountain lion (ID'ed by its paw print on an ice chest), bold scrub jays, tons of yellow jackets, rabbits and deer on the road). We took walks daily, but found, despite having maps, that the signage was poor. Too bad one of the two showers was out of commission too.
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@StacyS415 · Camped on Aug 9, 2021 at Campsite #49
Lovely campground be sure to get shaded site- hike early- and that pool will feel sooooo good
@TheresaB125 · Camped on Apr 22, 2021 at Campsite #49
Pinnacles is a great place to spend a few nights. Site 49 Loop C was spacious and shaded and the facilities were clean. We tried out the pool one sunny afternoon. It is not heated, so it was very cold! The bathroom right by the pool has the only showers at the campground: two coin-operated shower stalls each in the men's and women's restrooms. One of the showers in the women's restroom was out of order. I used the working shower once but was uncomfortable navigating how to shower with my mask on. The shower is a stall in a shared bathroom, so it did not feel COVID-safe so take my mask off. It was not a problem, but I wish I had known the showers would be so limited.
The camp store is well-stocked with supplies, snacks and souvenirs and the folks behind the counter are ready to answer questions about the park. The parking lots at the trailheads fill up fast in the morning, so it was nice to be able to leave right from the campground and add just a few miles roundtrip to our hikes.
The camp store is well-stocked with supplies, snacks and souvenirs and the folks behind the counter are ready to answer questions about the park. The parking lots at the trailheads fill up fast in the morning, so it was nice to be able to leave right from the campground and add just a few miles roundtrip to our hikes.
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@phyllisg327 · Camped on Mar 20, 2021 at Campsite #49
Amazing hike and added bonus this visit of hiking very close to the Condors.
Campground had some private spaces for tents or dry camping. RV spots with hook ups are open & next to each other
Campground had some private spaces for tents or dry camping. RV spots with hook ups are open & next to each other
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@RussellK440 · Camped on Feb 25, 2021 at Campsite #49
I have camped here several times over past few years. Always prefer Loop C to get more shade & privacy. I hiked some trails but unfortunately, due to pandemic, the caves were closed. Very pleasant experience with nice interaction with friendly staff. Weather was good - Feb 25 to Mar 1, 2021.
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@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Nov 10, 2020 at Campsite #49
Great campsite with enough privacy for each spot. The park itself is 2 ~ 3miles drive from the campsite (or there are trails to walk). Did the short Condor Gulch Trail and the Moses Spring trial to Bear Gulch Reservoir. Unfortunately the caves are closed to explore at the moment. You get some great views even in these short hikes. Wouldn't mind coming back to explore the other longer trails when caves re-open.One bummer at the campsite was raccoons showed up a few times to look for food. We had everything locked up and stored away but they can be a bit aggressive, so be sure to protect your food and clean up properly!
@YuchenH558ED36 · Camped on Oct 12, 2020 at Campsite #49
spent one night at campsite 49 and it was wonderful.
@EmilyB3587069 · Camped on Apr 9, 2020 at Campsite #49
Best get away we could have asked for during this covid-19 situation. The camp host were informative and friendly! Highly recommend
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