Location: County: San Benito. Nearest City: Hollister. See map 2.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where to go Camping

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Miwok Lodge 439