Pinnacles Campground

Pinnacles National Park

🏕️ CampgroundBig SurCalifornia⭐ 4.2 (3957)

🟢 63 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11

44 of the last 148 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 32m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 4 cancellations here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 134 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 18 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Pinnacles Campground in California has 63 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 32m agosites D #111, #99

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 32m agosites D #111, #99

Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nights👥 groupbook these dates →opened 5h agosites 👥 G #122

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, C #64–C #66 next to each othersites 👥 G #118, 👥 #119, 👥 #129, A #15, #2, #4, #7, #9, B #22, #24 TENT CABIN, #29, #34, #36, #37, #40, #42, #44, #45, #47, #48, C #51, #52, #57, #58, #60, #62, #64, #65, #66, #73, #74, #76, D #101, #113, #115, #82, #84, #87, #94, #96, #98, G #131, #133, #134

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites B #38, C #67, #69, D #91, G #132

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites A #1, #8, B #25 TENT CABIN, #32, D #114

Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →sites A #16, #21, #3, B #39, C #72, #77, D #83, #85

Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nightsbook these dates →sites A #5, B #28 TENT CABIN, #33, #46, C #50, #63, #70, D #116, G #130

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite D #111 — Site 111 — **Site D #111** · Site 111Grant Cunningham

Campsite D #99 — Campsite photo — **Site D #99** · Campsite photoGrant Cunningham

Campsite G #122 — Site 122 — **Site G #122** · Site 122Grant Cunningham

Campsite G #118 — Site 118 — **Site G #118** · Site 118Grant Cunningham

Campsite G #119 — Site 119 — **Site G #119** · Site 119Grant Cunningham

Campsite G #129 — Campsite photo — **Site G #129** · Campsite photoGrant Cunningham

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 8.7 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Soledad, CA - H Dela Rosa Street Supercharger8.7 midirections →

⚡ EVCS8.8 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger9.2 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 75 openings at Pinnacles Campground over the last 30 days, on 31 separate days, most of them for stays 6–53 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~235 mi from LA💵 $44–$139/nightCabin ElectricCabin NonelectricGroup Standard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆3,953 ratings

5★2,155

4★1,071

3★398

2★214

1★115

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T1.9/4

T-Mobile1.7/4

Verizon0.3/4

Sprint retired1.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Pinnacles Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Pinnacles Campground?

Pinnacles Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Pinnacles Campground?

Campsite fees at Pinnacles Campground run about $44–$139/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Pinnacles Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Pinnacles Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Pinnacles Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 75 openings at Pinnacles Campground over the last 30 days, on 31 separate days, most of them for stays 6–53 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Pinnacles Campground a good campground?

Pinnacles Campground holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 3,957 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Pinnacles Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Pinnacles Campground, AT&T rates highest at 1.9 out of 5 from 1,088 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Pinnacles Campground located?

Pinnacles Campground is located in Big Sur, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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