Pinnacles National Park CA
Moderate crowds
$30/vehicle0.3M annual visitors
Last updated July 10, 2026
Current Weather
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86°F
Clear Sky
Wind: 6 mph
Humidity: 20%
7-Day Forecast
Fri
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Sun
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Mon
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
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Park Alerts (4 active)
Caution
Restroom/Water Access Unavailable At West Visitor Contact Station
Please be advised that the West Visitor Contact Station restroom and water station is currently unavailable. Drinking water and restrooms are available at the Chaparral Parking Area. Please carry extr...
Caution
Hot Conditions
Limit strenuous hiking to early morning and late evening hours. Expect temperatures in the High Peaks and Chalone Peak to be at least 10 degrees hotter than parking areas. Drink plenty of water and ca...
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Heavy Traffic and High Visitation Alert
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 plan...
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Bear Gulch Cave Closed
Due to maternal bat colonies present in Bear Gulch Cave, and in line with the expected seasonal closure scheduling, the Bear Gulch Caves are currently closed. The Balconies Cave remains open, and acce...
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