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Pinnacles National Monument
Group Camping
 
group site at Pinnacles Campground

There are 14 group sites at Pinnacles Campground. Each has picnic tables, a fire ring, nearby water spigots, and parking for up to five vehicles. Up to 20 people can camp in a group site.

For groups larger than 20 people, it may be possible to reserve two adjoining group sites. Check the campground map to locate adjoining sites.

You can make reservations up to five months in advance by visiting www.recreation.gov or calling (877)444-6777.

If you're bringing a group to Pinnacles National Monument, please take a moment to review our campground rules and our park safety information.

Parking may be limited on weekends at trailheads and day use areas within the park. You may want to consider hiking from the campground. Destinations that are within walking distance include Bear Gulch Nature Center and Trailheads (2.3 mi), Bear Gulch Cave and reservoir (3.3 mi), the South Wilderness Trail (0.6 mi), and Balconies (3.7 mi). For more information, please visit our trails page.

If you're not able to hike into the park, consider shuttling your group in and leaving most of your vehicles at your campsite. On weekends in the spring, you can also ride our park shuttle.

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Campground Reservations
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The Five Sisters rock formation, as seen from the Bear Gulch Reservoir  

Did You Know?
Pinnacles National Monument began as a volcano that first erupted about 195 miles south of its present location. It has traveled northward along the San Andreas Fault, and currently moves at a rate of about 2 - 3 centimeters per year.

Last Updated: December 18, 2007 at 17:17 EST