Pinnacles
California · National Park
Pinnacles National Park is renowned for its stunning rock formations, diverse wildlife, and extensive network of caves. It's a popular destination for hiking and exploring natural landscapes.
Campgrounds
- Pinnacles Campground — Year-round · 134 sites · $43–$139 · 1,014 ft · reserve
Lodging
- Pinnacles Campground Tent Cabins
Top trails
- Moses Spring and Rim Trail Loop — 2.2 mi loop
- Condor Gulch Trail to High Peaks Trail Loop — 5.3 mi loop
- Balconies Trail — 2.4 mi loop
- Bear Gulch Cave Trail — 1.6 mi one way
- Juniper Canyon Trail to High Peaks — 4.2 mi one way
Visiting
Fees — Private Vehicle: $30, Per Person: $15, Motorcycle: $25, America The Beautiful: $80, Pinnacles Annual Pass: $55.
Parking: Parking is included with the entrance fee ($30 per vehicle, valid 7 days). No advance parking reservation is required for day use, though lots can fill to capacity on busy spring weekends.. Dogs allowed on leash. Cell service: none. Phone: 831-389-4486.
Facilities: 17 parking areas (Peaks View Area, Moses Spring Parking Area, Manzanita Parking Area, Old Pinnacles Parking Area, Chaparral Parking Area, Shower Parking), 14 restrooms, drinking water, 4 picnic areas, a visitor center.
Typical weather
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 39°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 40°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 42°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 44°F | 1.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 48°F | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 53°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 59°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 59°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 58°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 52°F | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 43°F | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 38°F | 2.6 in |
Top spots
- High Peaks — POI
- Bear Gulch Cave — POI
- Balconies Cave — POI
- Condor Gulch Overlook — POI
- Balconies Cliffs — POI
- North Chalone Peak — POI
- Bear Gulch Reservoir — POI
- South Chalone Peak — POI
- Machete Ridge — POI
- Hawkins Peak — POI
Coordinates: 36.4906, -121.1825. Official website.
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