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 · Drive-in · 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 · 1,666 ft gain · 2h 36m · Loop
- Balconies Trail — 2.4 mi · 252 ft gain · 56m · Loop
- Bear Gulch Cave Trail — 1.6 mi · 279 ft gain · 40m · Out & back
- Juniper Canyon Trail to High Peaks — 4.2 mi · Out & back · Hard
More trails here: Visitor Center to Peaks View Day Use Area, South Wilderness Trail, North Wilderness Trail, North Chalone Peak Trail, Old Pinnacles Trail, Condor Gulch Trail, High Peaks & Balconies Cave Loop, Juniper Canyon Trail, Old Pinnacles Trail to Balconies Cave, South Chalone Peak Trail, Jawbone Canyon Trail, Bench Trail, Prewett Point Trail, Tunnel Trail, Moses Spring Trail, Balconies Caves Trail, Rim Trail, Bear Gulch Caves Trail.
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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