The Pinnacles Campground

10/04/2022

Check out this conference if you are interested in learning about what the IDSA does to help protect dark skies.

Have you heard? Our virtual conference is back on November 11-12!

Join the International Dark-Sky Association for Under One Sky 2022– a 24-hour virtual event that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to combat light pollution in your community. You’ll hear from experts and storytellers in the dark sky movement, connect with passionate individuals from IDA’s global network, and learn about hands-on activities and tools that you can use to protect the night through engagement workshops. There is something for everyone! Speakers and more information will be coming soon, but registration is now open. As always, it is free but required in advance.

The International Dark-Sky Association wishes to remove barriers to participation and ensure access to the dark sky movement for all. If you are able, please consider donating during checkout to help support the cost of the event.

Register here today: https://bit.ly/3SszvC2

09/23/2022

Light pollution can have significant impacts on the environment, human health, and our access to the night sky. An image that portrays the impact of light pollution power to spark conservation awareness.

The winning photo from the Impact of Light Pollution category of this year's Capture the Dark Photography Contest was "Milky Way over Li River" by Wang Jin from China. Swipe over to see the full image.

"Many people climb to the top of the mountain Da Mian Shan and see the First Bay of Lijiang River, with a deep impression of sunrise, sea of clouds, light, and shadow, but few people know that the Milky Way will rise right here. In April, it should have been the season of misty and rainy Lijiang River, but we unexpectedly ushered in a perfectly clear night. Although the lights of Xingping wharf on the opposite side are very bright, they still cannot block the brilliance of the Milky Way." - Wang Jin

Check out the second and third places in the category: https://bit.ly/3CR1I0U

08/31/2021

Pinnacles Campground and Pinnacles National Park remain open and are operating as usual. The recent closure of USFS lands in California does not apply to National Parks.

We know a lot of folks were evacuated from USFS campgrounds today - if you need a spot to stay we still have some available for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. We are fully booked Friday through Monday.

05/01/2021

Some fun news from Pinnacles National Park - Golden Eagles are nesting in the park this year along with a number of other raptors!

Spring has brought nesting prairie and peregrine falcons back to the cliffs of Pinnacles National Park! Many pairs are already incubating eggs in their chosen cliff cavities. The park’s annual raptor advisories are in effect.

01/29/2021

Update: Pinnacles National Park East Entrance and Campground are open again as of this morning. The storm clean up is completed. The West Entrance remains temporarily closed for further clean up efforts.

01/28/2021

Due to some debris on the roads leading up to the trailheads, NPS has closed the Park today to conduct a clean up effort. There are no issues with the campground. We think the entrance will open again tomorrow and at this time we anticipate any reservations for Friday and onwards will be unaffected. Please check back here for updates and feel free to email [email protected] with any questions.

Some 23 million years ago multiple volcanoes erupted, flowed, and slid to form what would become Pinnacles National Park. What remains is a unique landscape. Travelers journey through chaparral, oak woodlands, and canyon bottoms. Hikers enter rare talus caves and emerge to towering rock spires teemi...

01/26/2021

The stay at home order has been lifted and Pinnacles Campground is back to normal operations. All camping and day use at Pinnacles is open.

12/08/2020

Looking for the perfect gift for someone who loves the outdoors? We now have gift cards for the Pinnacles Campground available to purchase online. Choose any amount and they never expire!
https://www.visitpinnacles.com/store

11/28/2020

Due to the cooler temps and a bit of recent rain, campfires are once again allowed at Pinnacles. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground store between 930am and 5pm. Please be careful with your fires, keep them small, never leave them unattended and make sure they are out completely before retiring for the evening or checking out.