Location: County: San Benito. Nearest City: Hollister.
Campsites, facilities: There are 36 RV sites, 78 sites
for tents or RVs, and 13 group sites. Picnic tables and fire
grills are provided. Piped water, electricity, flush toilets,
a sanitary disposal station, showers, a store, and a swimming
pool are available. Bring your own firewood or purchase it at
the campground. Leashed pets are permitted, except on trails.
Reservations, fees: Reservations are required for group
sites; all others are on a first-come, first-served basis; $6
per night per person for a family site, $5 per night per person
for a group site with a $50 minimum, and a $10 leash deposit
per pet.
Contact: Phone the campground at 1-831-389-4462 or
fax 1-831-637-2337.
Operating hours, seasons: Call campground for information.
Directions: From Hollister, drive 32 miles south on
Highway 25. Turn at the sign for the Pinnacles (Highway 146)
and drive about 2.5 miles to the campground.
Weather, clothing: The weather can be changeable; layered
clothing is recommended. Beware of temperatures in the 90s and
100s in the summer.
Trip notes: This is one of two camps at the Pinnacles
National Monument. This private one gets a lot more traffic--it
has more facilities, the access road is in better shape, and
the campground is closer to Bear Gulch Caves, a prime destination.
The jagged pinnacles for which the park was named were formed
by the erosion of an ancient volcanic eruption. If you are planning
to stay a weekend in the spring, arrive early on Friday evening
to be sure you get a campsite.
© 2001, Miwok Lodge 439, Order of the
Arrow, Santa Clara County Council Inc., BSA
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