✨ 2026 Season

Pinnacles National Park Permit 2026

Pinnacles has dramatic rock spires, talus caves and California condors. The caves need no permit; the campground is the part you book.

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How booking works

Tent and RV sites

Up to 6 months ahead

Group sites

Up to 12 months ahead

Caves

No permit needed

🏞️ Key Areas

Bear Gulch Cave

No permit or timed entry. The lower cave closes mid-May to mid-July for the bats' pupping season, and the upper cave is rarely open. Check the NPS cave status page before you go.

Balconies Cave

Less crowded alternative. No reservations required but check for closures.

Plan Your Visit

Campsites book up to 6 months ahead on Recreation.gov. To hear about a cancellation, set a campsite alert on the Pinnacles campgrounds page.

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