Pinnacles National Park
Pinnacles National Park is a protected area located in central California, USA, near the cities of Salinas and Soledad. The park is known for its unique rock formations, including towering spires and jagged crags, which were formed by volcanic activity over millions of years. The park’s landscape is also home to a diverse array of plant and animal species, including several rare and endangered species such as the California condor. Visitors can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, camping, and wildlife viewing in the park’s rugged terrain. The park is also an important site for scientific research and preservation, and ongoing efforts are being made to protect its natural and cultural resources.
VISIT Pinnacles National Park:
Park Details
Pinnacles National Park was established in .
| Address | |
|---|---|
| Phone | 831-389-4486 |
| Hours | East Side: 24 hour access, West Side: Access is 7:30am to 8:00pm |
| Entrance Fee | $30 per vehicle, valid for 7 days |
When to Visit: Weather vs. Peak Visitation
We crunched 30 years of historical weather and/or park service data to find the best months to visit Pinnacles National Park. We looked for the optimal temperatures, the least amount of snow and rain, and stayed away from peak visitation months if we could help it. All this data then helped us paint a picture as to what the absolute best time to visit Pinnacles National Park is.
Our data shows the best months to visit Pinnacles National Park are April, May, August & September.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Visits | 26,793 | 31,316 | 38,402 | 39,597 | 40,064 | 37,029 | 29,502 | 18,765 | 21,721 | 23,448 | 23,187 | 19,033 |
| Precipitation | 87 | 93 | 76 | 33 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 41 | 75 |
| Avg Temp | 58 | 58 | 61 | 64 | 69 | 75 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 73 | 64 | 58 |
| Max Temp | 70 | 70 | 73 | 80 | 84 | 90 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 87 | 77 | 69 |
| Avg Temp | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 49 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 46 | 42 |
| Min Temp | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 39 | 41 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 41 | 36 | 32 |
Pinnacles National Park Road Trips
Many family vacations consist of stringing one or more national parks together during a week-long trip. Creating these types of trips is our specialty! Here are the road trips we've created where Pinnacles National Park is visited.
| Trip Name | Trip Miles | Trip Days |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Day San Francisco to Los Angeles Road Trip | 532 | 7 |
| Pinnacles, Sequoia, Kings Canyon to Santa Monica Mountains | 663 | 8 |
Other Nearby National Park Sites
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