Pinnacles National Monument16
Campsite #16 at Pinnacles Campground, Pinnacles National Monument, CA
$40
Campsite #16
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 35 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
6/1
Campsite #16 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 35ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (13)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 46% |
| 4 star | | 31% |
| 3 star | | 15% |
| 2 star | | 8% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@BruceD4191868 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #16
Great campground. Really enjoyed our stay here for the weekend.
@JAMESS8693241 · Camped on Apr 17, 2025 at Campsite #16
Even though it's a bit crowded spring is the perfect time of year. The campground is lush and green. It's quiet with hot showers and a store nearby. The sites are big and seem to be level for the most part. We'll be back (if we're lucky to get a spot).
@AdrianaL3F7FC7 · Camped on Oct 11, 2024 at Campsite #16
FYI,it is not listed on this site when you reserve, but you also have to pay an auto fee either on your way in or out. We had to pay an additional $30 for parking per vehicle.Free showers are great.Seems website is not kept up to date. No one answers when you call. The site stated that the pool closed on Sept 30, and we camped on October 11-13 only to find it open, but of course we didn't have bathing suits since the site stated otherwise.No fires were allowed to to high fire danger. Makes camping boring though we fully support this.
@RickH5164294 · Camped on Apr 30, 2024 at Campsite #16
Space 16 was semi-private: open area with clear line of sight to next campground so we faced our van door facing opposite direction. We could hear the creek behind our site. Near restrooms and trash bins but no smell nor noise from foot traffic. Note that this space is along the main route to many of the other campsites so expect a lot of through traffic. It didn't bother us. Camp store was well stocked and the employees very friendly. Restrooms were clean but no soap, paper towels, nor toilet seat covers. Didn't use the showers. Trails were well maintained with plenty of restrooms and water stations for refilling water bottles. Would definitely come back to hike more trails. Spotted 2 condors from the campsite.
@DavidP503 · Camped on Dec 10, 2021 at Campsite #16
Who thought Camping in December would be so awesome. We spent 2 nights (Friday & Sat), at Pinnacles campground. The campgrounds and restrooms were clean. The park office was very helpful in telling us when and where to get the best views of the Condors, and the Camp store was well stocked. The cell coverage was zero but you can buy Wi-Fi for a reasonable charge. We arrived Friday around 3pm, and went straight to the Bear Gulch Cave Trail and looped back around via the Reservoir. Then went to our site to set up camp (#16) - in the dark. Wasn't so bad. Water, restrooms, trash, recycling were close by. The camp was pretty quiet and not too crowded. Saturday morning, woke up to FROST on the tent and camp gear. 25 Deg. F. (A bit colder than the weather had forecast. But once the sun hit the camp, it warmed up quickly. We drove out to Old Pinnacles Parking Area and did a 9 mile loop through the Balconies Cave, Juniper Canyon, Tunnel, and High Peaks trails where we stopped for a 1/2 hour snack. At that elevation we were literally SWARMED with Condors - everywhere! I have a photo of 7 condors in 1 frame. Wanting to get back and start dinner before dark, we headed down Blue Oak Trail back to Old Pinnacles Parking. Drove back to our camp site and started a nice warm fire while I broiled up some steak and veggies. Two bottles of wine later, we started in on the whiskey. Don't remember much after that except that I slept VERY well. Left on Sunday morning after a nice hearty Steak and Eggs breakfast. This was the first time my Girl Friend had Car camped and despite the cold Saturday morning, she was totally delighted with the whole experience and is begging me to take her on another great adventure. As a reward for our strenuous hike, we scheduled a Thai massage back home. I think I've created a monster! See ya next time.
Dave
Dave
@BrianO197 · Camped on Dec 3, 2021 at Campsite #16
The campground is wonderful! I have been there many times and all the services are run very well.
On Friday Dec 10th, just after dark. A ranger approached my site, did not announce himself and had no light source. I had to ask him who he was. He said he was just making sure I was not gathering wood. Then he proceeded to do the same to my neighbors. I would expect a ranger to announce themselves when they enter my site especially when it is dark.
On Friday Dec 10th, just after dark. A ranger approached my site, did not announce himself and had no light source. I had to ask him who he was. He said he was just making sure I was not gathering wood. Then he proceeded to do the same to my neighbors. I would expect a ranger to announce themselves when they enter my site especially when it is dark.
@jiasenl595 · Camped on Nov 25, 2021 at Campsite #16
so Beautiful
@DaleO111 · Camped on Oct 5, 2021 at Campsite #16
The campground itself was fair but the bathrooms could use some maintenance. Locking up the dump station and having to go into the store to get a key was very strange, especially with a waiting line; the person who just finished goes into the store to return the key and the next person is right behind them to get the key. The attendant even asked how many gallons were going to be dumped. The hikes in the park were good however; just remember to take PLENTY OF WATER!
@VANESSAL721 · Camped on Jun 20, 2021 at Campsite #16
This is a very nice campground set in a fantastic location. Be sure to explore the Bear Gulch Reservoir Trail, it's an easy one and awesome! The only down part for me were the bathrooms, they were not very well kept, they were dirty and smelled bad. There was only ONE coin operated shower for the WHOLE campground. Yes, you've read right, only ONE shower for a big campground with over a hundred sites. So, plan accordingly!
@AV149 · Camped on Apr 22, 2021 at Campsite #16
Would have perfect if dump station hadn’t had broken pipes!
@NealB381 · Camped on Apr 5, 2021 at Campsite #16
Loved this campground! We stayed in site 15 but while there it was changed to site 16. Great location. Very quiet yet close to the restroom and water. We had good shade in the day.
Close to an open field for star gazing at night!
Close to an open field for star gazing at night!
@JoshD315 · Camped on Jan 2, 2021 at Campsite #16
Careful with the coin operated showers, hot water NOT guaranteed!
@SunilD890 · Camped on Nov 27, 2020 at Campsite #16
Everything is good.
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