{"id":"nps-pinn","slug":"pinnacles-national-park","name":"Pinnacles National Park","designation":"National Park","category":"national-park","categoryLabel":"National Park","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"PINN","designation":"National Park","sourceId":"nps-pinn"}],"states":["CA"],"stateNames":["California"],"location":{"lat":36.49029208,"lon":-121.1813607},"bbox":[-121.2455,36.4084,-121.1012,36.5642],"acres":{"value":26675,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"Around 23 million years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions shaped the landscape that is now Pinnacles National Park. The remnants of these ancient eruptions have formed a striking terrain of rocky spires and deep canyons. Visitors can explore diverse environments, from chaparral and oak woodlands to the cool, shaded depths of canyon floors.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[{"id":"ppl-m-pinnacles","type":"protected","label":"Protected by T.R.","date":"1908-01-16","then":"Pinnacles National Monument","thenKind":"national monument","text":"As President, Theodore Roosevelt set aside Pinnacles National Monument (1908-01-16).","note":"Volcanic spires and talus caves in the Gabilan Mountains. It became Pinnacles National Park in 2013.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/proclamation-796-setting-aside-pinnacles-national-monument-california","name":"presidency.ucsb.edu"},{"url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20200214180323/https://www.nps.gov/archeology/sites/antiquities/monumentslist.htm","name":"web.archive.org"},{"url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/link/statute/35/2177","name":"govinfo.gov"},{"url":"https://npshistory.com/publications/pinn/index.htm","name":"npshistory.com"},{"name":"Roosevelt’s Public Lands","url":"https://publiclands.labs.trlibrary.com/#place=m-pinnacles"}],"dataset":"publiclands","reviewed":true},{"id":"ea-proc-796","type":"executive-action","label":"Traces to a T.R. proclamation or order","date":"1908-01-16","document":"Proclamation 796","title":"Setting Aside Pinnacles National Monument, California","relation":"began with this document","text":"Proclamation 796 (1908-01-16): “Setting Aside Pinnacles National Monument, California.” Today’s site began with this document.","note":"About 26,700 acres today; 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Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles, scooters, or similar motorized vehicles with up to 4 total passengers to Pinnacles East Entrance and West Entrance."},{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"15.00","description":"This entry fee is for a single person traveling on foot or by bicycle.  It is valid for 1-7 days to Pinnacles East Entrance and West Entrance."},{"title":"Entrance - Non-commercial Groups","cost":"15.00","description":"Non-commercial groups traveling in vehicles that have a capacity of 16 passengers or more pay $15 per person up to the maximums listed for commercial groups with comparable passenger capacity ($40 or $100). People 15 years old or younger, anyone with a pass that may be used for park entry, and drivers hired for transportation only are exempt from the per person fee."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Sedan","cost":"30.00","description":"The charge for vehicles with a seating capacity of 1-6 passengers is $30. This entrance fee is for commercial tours of one or more people traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. Passenger ages or entrance passes do not affect the price."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Van","cost":"40.00","description":"This entrance fee is for commercial tours of vehicles with a seating capacity of 7-15 people that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational puposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. This fee is based on the seating capacity of the vehicle and not the actual number of passengers. Passengers ages or entrance passes do not affect the price."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus","cost":"40.00","description":"This entrance fee is for commercial trous of vehicles with a seating capacity of 16-25 people that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the sevice. This fee is based on the seating capacity of the vehicle and not the actual number of passengers. Passengers ages or entrance passes do not affect the price."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach","cost":"100.00","description":"This entrance fee is for commercial tours of vehicles with a seating capacity of 26 or more people that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. This fee is based on the seating capacity of the vehicle and not the actual number of passengers. Passenger ages or entrance passes do not affect the price."},{"title":"Entrance - Education/Academic Groups","cost":"0.00","description":"School groups and other academic institutions may qualify for an Educational Fee Waiver. If not qualified, please check fees for large or commercial groups."}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"55.00","description":"The Pinnacles Annual Pass is available to U.S citizens and residents only. It is valid only at Pinnacles and may be purchased online or in person. It is valid for 12 months from purchase month. This pass admits up to two motorcycles (including passengers), or up to 15 passengers of a single, private (non-commercial) vehicle to Pinnacles National Park."}],"hours":[{"name":"East Side Entrance","description":"Entrance to the east side of Pinnacles National Park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, including holidays.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]},{"name":"West Side Entrance","description":"The west entrance to the park offers access to trails such as Prewett Point, Balconies, and Juniper Canyon. Note: this one-lane road is narrow and winding. Oversize vehicles should enter the park on the east side.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"7:30AM - 8:00PM","monday":"7:30AM - 8:00PM","thursday":"7:30AM - 8:00PM","sunday":"7:30AM - 8:00PM","tuesday":"7:30AM - 8:00PM","friday":"7:30AM - 8:00PM","saturday":"7:30AM - 8:00PM"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"Pinnacles National Park is accessible through highway 101 for the West entrance, and highway 25 for the East entrance. From highway 101 you must pass through the City of Soledad to find highway 146 which will lead to West side of Pinnacles. To enter East Pinnacles you must find highway 25 through the City of Hollister coming from the North, and King City through Bitter Water Road (G-13) when coming from the South. NOTE: There is no through road between the east and west entrance.","weatherInfo":"Pinnacles National Park has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers, and mild winters with moderate precipitation. The park is several miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. A wider variation in seasonal temperatures can be expected in the local area. Summers are hot with temperatures above 100 degrees. Winters are cooler with highs in the 60s. Big swings in temperature occur between day and night, year round.","contacts":{"phone":"8313894486","email":"pinn_visitor_information@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Pinnacles Park Store","description":"Get your passport stamped and buy the official park souvenirs, all at the park store! Located in the Pinnacles campground, the store is open everyday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, including holidays. This fully stocked park store is operated by a private, non-profit organization called Western National Parks Association (WNPA). The park store carries a large variety of books, games, and souvenirs to help you learn more about the park and its resources.","url":"https://store.wnpa.org/park-stores/pinnacles-national-park.html","lat":36.4937342562,"lon":-121.146455694},{"name":"West Pinnacles Visitor Contact Station","description":"Get your park souvenirs and plan your visit all in one place! Please note that this visitor center may be closed seasonally due to available staffing.","url":"","lat":36.47751258579901,"lon":-121.22588243204052},{"name":"Bear Gulch Nature Center","description":"Hey ranger, what plant is this? Hey ranger, what do condors look like? Ask questions, get information and view our park film inside the Bear Gulch Nature Center. Please note that this visitor center may be closed seasonally due to available staffing.","url":"","lat":36.48136264171376,"lon":-121.18080523428978}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Pinnacles Campground","description":"Pinnacles Campground is run by Pinnacles Recreation Company. The campground offers tent and group camping, tent cabins, and RV sites. Each tent and group site has a picnic table and fire ring. Most RV sites have electrical hookups and share community tables and barbecue pits. Some tent cabins have electricity. Each tent cabin sleeps up to four people. To make reservations please visit recreation.gov. For questions and concerns call (831) 200-1722.","url":"https://www.visitpinnacles.com/","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234015","sites":134}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"fort-ord-national-monument","km":53},{"slug":"salinas-river-national-wildlife-refuge","km":62},{"slug":"ellicott-slough-national-wildlife-refuge","km":76},{"slug":"san-luis-national-wildlife-refuge","km":88},{"slug":"merced-national-wildlife-refuge","km":91},{"slug":"piedras-blancas-outstanding-natural-area","km":92}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=pinn"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.621Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Fire Danger LOW","text":"Fires are permitted in the campground and designated picnic areas. Please ensure that all fires are not left unattended and are completely extinguished. Fireworks are always prohibited. No roadside parking.","url":null,"updated":"2026-11-05 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-283CC19C-9466-49F0-ADB0-DECDA5634A27"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Heavy Traffic and High Visitation Alert","text":"Pinnacles experiences extremely high visitation on weekends, holidays, and during favorable weather, especially in the spring. Expect long lines and delays between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. If you're planning to hike the High Peaks, Condor Gulch, Balconies, or Moses Spring Trail, it’s recommended to arrive before 8:00 am (parking may fill earlier). Additionally, campground access may be temporarily delayed during peak periods of visitation when ALL incoming traffic is held.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/pinn/planyourvisit/hours.htm","updated":"2026-05-29 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-76963DF5-FF4B-4C00-8F86-2ECA0AED7446"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/pinnacles-national-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/pinnacles-national-park.geojson"}