Pinnacles National Monument71
Campsite #71 at Pinnacles Campground, Pinnacles National Monument, CA
$40
Campsite #71
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 44 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | poor |
5/29
5/30
Campsite #71 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 44ft driveway, Fire ring, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (13)
2.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 46% |
| 4 star | | 23% |
| 3 star | | 15% |
| 2 star | | 15% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@EleanorF680360 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #71
Terrible crowd management - parking full and no shuttle so stuck at campground with very little to do. Would not recommend.
@CarstenF1AD8D6 · Camped on Sep 12, 2024 at Campsite #71
Nice and secluded campground. Fantastic hikes to Balconies caves and the high peaks loop!! We will definitely return:-)
@TomG1587676 · Camped on Mar 4, 2024 at Campsite #71
Site 71. The outer sites on this loop are served by several portolets. After what must have been a strong heavy rain recently there was also a great deal of mud in front of the portolets. Otherwise the camping here was fine.
@TrevorE5672118 · Camped on Jan 12, 2024 at Campsite #71
Good times, great place. Camp sites were surprisingly private for being so dense. Good, large live oaks and Grey pines surrounded the area. Only challenge was found trying to get a registration tile placed since signage was limited and cryptic in the dark (checked in online prior to arrival) which worried me since our camp site had been stolen and we had to steal one of the other empty ones in lieu.
@JoannaS2444473 · Camped on Oct 24, 2023 at Campsite #71
Great campground with hot showers. I camped in late October so managed to spot many tarantulas.The only thing to watch out for at this time of the year are acorns falling down from trees directly on your car (one of them managed to chip off my paint).
@BETHJ990356224 · Camped on Apr 16, 2023 at Campsite #71
We love Pinnacles. The campground is clean & nice & quiet.
@DavidF343 · Camped on Jan 18, 2022 at Campsite #71
Another great trip. Thank you to the good guys who gave me a ride to get the spare key from camp when I accidentally locked my keys in the car at the old pinnacles trail. You meet the greatest people when your out in the woods!
@IngridC199 · Camped on Dec 2, 2021 at Campsite #71
Great hiking and amazing views in Pinnacles, a hidden gem of a National Park. High Peaks trail, Balconies Cliffs trail, Juniper Canyon trail, Tunnel trail probably the most scenic (and steepest), but even the "less scenic" trails are beautiful, and have fewer people on them. Even the trails that on the map look like they are right by the roads are great, are only right by the roadbed for short stretches if at all, most of the way they are off-set from road and very pretty.
Nice campground, esp if you scope out the campground map and pics of sites ahead of time and look for shade and privacy. (Closer to the creek will be shadier but result in more raccoon interest in your food, though, can't turn your back on food even for a minute!) Midweek in winter there were very few people yet beautiful days in the low 80's, and plenty of parking at Park trailheads unlike on weekends. Summers here are way too hot, can be in the high 90's or hundreds, no fun on steep trails to the more scenic high peaks views.
No shower available during the 5 days I was at campground due to building being renovated, but that was posted on campground website so I was forewarned. Friendly camp store with basic supplies if you forgot something. No cell coverage in campground or most of Park only at occasional highest points of highest trails. Pay-per-hour wifi available near campground store only, not out in most of the campsite loops.
Nice campground, esp if you scope out the campground map and pics of sites ahead of time and look for shade and privacy. (Closer to the creek will be shadier but result in more raccoon interest in your food, though, can't turn your back on food even for a minute!) Midweek in winter there were very few people yet beautiful days in the low 80's, and plenty of parking at Park trailheads unlike on weekends. Summers here are way too hot, can be in the high 90's or hundreds, no fun on steep trails to the more scenic high peaks views.
No shower available during the 5 days I was at campground due to building being renovated, but that was posted on campground website so I was forewarned. Friendly camp store with basic supplies if you forgot something. No cell coverage in campground or most of Park only at occasional highest points of highest trails. Pay-per-hour wifi available near campground store only, not out in most of the campsite loops.
@BETHJ450 · Camped on Nov 1, 2021 at Campsite #71
Pinnacles NP is a beautiful place to visit. Great rock formations, beautiful sycamore trees and lots of critters to watch. Very quiet campground. Fantastic experience.
@RobertC612 · Camped on Oct 18, 2021 at Campsite #71
Our First trip to the Pinnacles and it was truly memorable. Great campsite, amazing hikes, perfect weather and helpful, attentive campground host. What can I say, other than I can’t wait to return.
@LindaB914 · Camped on Sep 28, 2021 at Campsite #71
No comments, just a lovely peaceful nature experience.
@DnitaC319 · Camped on Aug 25, 2021 at Campsite #71
I spent the summer traveling the country and visited 17 National Parks. To be honest, Pinnacles was not one of the highlights. I was impressed with all of the rangers and staff I interacted in the park and the campground but the campground, the only one in or near the park was very expensive and quite unpleasant. It does have a swimming pool so I guess if you have kids that might be a plus. It advertised showers but there was only one working shower (for women) in the entire camp and it was absolutely disgusting. I was also pretty concerned about the lack of security. I had a site at the far end of the campground and had someone come in about 3:30AM and set up a car camp right next to me, they partied until about 5:00AM. There were multiple fires going during a fire ban and I never once saw a ranger or park employee make their way around the campground. *Also, if you visit in the summer, it is HOT!!!
@SteveD208 · Camped on Aug 23, 2021 at Campsite #71
Lots of wildlife at this park. We camped in the “tent” or dry camping area with our small travel trailer for two nights and we were sure glad we did. Much nicer campsites then the hook up sites. Very relaxing stay. Lots of birds and the deer come right through the campground. The cave hike was really good! We really liked the campground host, Aaron. He was very helpful and friendly.
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