Pinnacles National Park

The federal reservation phone number

It's very creepy, I've been place a month ago or longer that it keeps asking questions for

Campgrounds here are open during SIP and are well maintained.

National Park Service rules. It applies to all National Parks, Monuments, Seashores, etc.

Caves and hikes.

It depends on your kids, their ages and the level of activity they are used to. Generally I would say the Moses Spring to Rim Trail loop. I've seen plenty of kids having a nice break at the reservoir. Even with the caves closed for COVID it goes through an open cave area and up a big staircase that's pretty neat. Very fun for kids and adults. Note, if you get there too late to park at the trailhead, the hike to the trailhead can add a substantial amount of time. It also gets VERY hot in the summer so be prepared. I wouldn't recommend this park to people with very small children who are not used to hiking a lot. If you aren't the kind of person who already owns one of those backpacks you put your toddler in, I would not suggest bringing a toddler. Most trails at this park are pretty steep and rugged. Last time I was there, I saw someone trying to roll a stroller to the trailhead. There are NO stroller-friendly paths in this park.

Presently fees are waived

no

30$ per Vehicle 25$ per Motorcycle 15$ per walk in or per Bicycle

I've been taking my son sense he can sit up. I use a hiking backpack. Dress baby to weather and bring lots of clothes for each weather (as temperatures change suddenly) also lots of bug spray and sunscreen and a hat. Snacks and sippy. We also used the backpack in the caves. Bring a flashlight for fun.

https://www.nps.gov/pinn/planyourvisit/federal-shutdown-information.htm

If you plan on camping, bring your cold gear. Temps can get near freezing over night. Otherwise day time is around 50s this time of year. A bit warmer in direct sunlight.

Dogs are not allowed on the trails. You can take your dog along when camping though. Just not on any hikes.

Yes, dogs allowed in campgrounds but not hiking trails.

There are 2 entrances but the physical addresses is 5000 East Entrance Road Paicines, CA 95043. If you navigate to 2400 Hwy 146 Pinnacles Area, Paicines, CA 95043, you will get to the east entrance

There’s only camping on the east side of the park, near the store and park office. Tents are fine there.

Yes they are. Not on trails though. Must be on leash.

No. Firearms are strictly prohibited. Pinnacles is a National Park .

There is no lake.

Nope! Not as of early October

The only pond I think you're asking about is probably the reservoir and we were told not to swim in it because of leeches and snakes. I doubt there's many fish and they probably wouldn't be very good is there were. There's really not a lot of water there in summer.

Not in the car

It's open buddy, the Parks are open to the public and it's free to go in. The information Center in the park are close.

So there are the reserve sites that you can reserve and prepay on online, and the walk-up sites that are first come, first serve. My experience at other national parks has been to grab a walk-up site early, then pay when the park office or store opens.

Maybe if the horse was accidentally walking on it, but otherwise no.

825 feet

Pets are allowed in paved areas of the park, including parking lots, picnic areas, and the campground, but are prohibited on all hiking trails

Pinnacles Campgrounds accommodates all comers, with tent sites, RV sites, and group sites. The tent sites and group sites have private picnic tables, food storage lockers, and fire rings, while the RV sites have access to shared picnic tables, fire rings, and barbecue pits. The RV sites have electrical hookups (the standard 120 volts with 30 amp breakers) and there is a dump station in the campground.

West entrance to me seems to get you closer. I went on the 4/7/19 and the caves were closed. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/planyourvisit/maps.htm

Pit toilets. Nothing fancy. They do have showers near the campsites.

When I was there I saw a few people with dogs and it was during the last gov't shutdown.

No dogs on trails and that's true for most national parks.

What the jdhdudj is this You did wrong job  I asked if there was a bear. What is this?

No theres hardly any water

Betty...it can get very hot in the afternoons, so pooches are safer at home...but when I go, and my dog wants to ride along, we drive through and stop to enjoy all the great views. Drop by the Ranger Station on your way in... outstanding curios, maps, books and information.

You can hike there year round. Likely gets messy if it's raining but no rain in sight yet.

Well, there are some camping sites but I don't know if they allow camping elsewhere.

Early in the morning when it is still cool.

Check weather services or call visitor center.

Vistor Center is open 9:30-5 daily. They have some small amounts of the usual wares, pins shirts, hats, etc. Its also attached to a small camp store that has some snack and camp items.

No you cant take your bike on the trails

Sure no problem. We did think it was kind of funny how the national parks reminded us over and over again that some things that are legal in California are not legal in national parks.

Pool is just for campers but if it isn't too busy you can pay $23 (fee for a campsite) and 6 people can use the pool. -The Ranger

I saw some outlets in the bathroom. And around the gift shop.

Restrooms are indicated on the Pinnacles brochure. Not sure about showers. You have a better chance via the East entrance

I dont see why not. I saw a lot of individual hikers when I went. Let someone know where your going and check in at the park desk. Take plenty of water. Its getting hot

Yes and no. They are allowed in the picnic areas, parking lots and campgrounds. But they are prohibited on trails except the bacon ranch road. They are also not allowed inside the visitor centre.

There are buses that travel from the entrance to the trail head due to limited parking, but I'm not aware of any buses that travel to the park from surrounding towns

Which side, west or east? The west side entrance gate opens at 7:30 am with the gate closing at 8:00 pm. Cars can exit after 8:00, but not enter. The east side is always open, having a campground on this side. There is no road that connects these two entrances.