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 teeming with life: prairie and peregrine falcons, golden eagles, and the inspiring California condor.
As of July 1, 2024, ALL open fires are prohibited in-park. This includes wood fires, gas and charcoal grills, propane fire pits, and any other device with open flames / lava rocks. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/fire-danger-very-high-7-3-24.htm
Updated on 07/03/2024
The area within the following boundary is closed to public access for the protection of wildlife: The southern portion of the Machete Ridge rock formation and access trails are closed to climbing and off-trail hiking. Please review the closure posting.
Updated on 03/29/2024
Seasonal closures are in effect to protect nesting birds of prey on cliffs and rock formations in the park. Please refer to closure lists in park brochures and on the raptor advisory page for more information.
Updated on 01/16/2024
High visitation may require limiting access to Bear Gulch and other parking areas in the park. If all parking lots reach capacity, incoming traffic will not pass the campground until space is available. This occurs most often between 8a and 3p on weekends
Updated on 01/19/2022
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As of July 1, 2024, ALL open fires are prohibited in-park. This includes wood fires, gas and charcoal grills, propane fire pits, and any other device with open flames / lava rocks. https://www.nps.gov/pinn/learn/news/fire-danger-very-high-7-3-24.htm
Updated on 07/03/2024
The area within the following boundary is closed to public access for the protection of wildlife: The southern portion of the Machete Ridge rock formation and access trails are closed to climbing and off-trail hiking. Please review the closure posting.
Updated on 03/29/2024
Seasonal closures are in effect to protect nesting birds of prey on cliffs and rock formations in the park. Please refer to closure lists in park brochures and on the raptor advisory page for more information.
Updated on 01/16/2024
High visitation may require limiting access to Bear Gulch and other parking areas in the park. If all parking lots reach capacity, incoming traffic will not pass the campground until space is available. This occurs most often between 8a and 3p on weekends
Updated on 01/19/2022