Pinnacles National Park Overview
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.
Entrance Fees
| U.S. Military Annual Pass - $0 |
| Available to U.S. military members and dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Reserve, and National Guard members. Must be obtained in person at a Federal recreation site by showing a Common Access Card (CAC) or Military ID (Form 1173). |
| Access Pass - $0 |
| U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship. |
| Every Kid Outdoors Pass - $0 |
| For U.S. 4th graders (including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age). |
| Individual, Hike / Bicycle - $15 |
| Valid for 7 days |
| Organized, Non-Commercial Groups - $15 |
| Visitors 16 years and older (i.e. service organizations, scouts, church groups, and college/school clubs) in buses and vehicles with 16 passenger capacity or more. Valid for 7 days |
| Senior Inter-Agency Annual Pass - $20 |
| For U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship. May provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees. Does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires. |
| Commercial Vehicle, 1 to 6 passenger capacity - $25 |
| 7 days for original manifest |
| Motorcycle - $25 |
| Valid for seven days |
| Private, Non-Commercial Vehicles - $30 |
| Valid for 7 days |
| Commercial Vehicle, 7 to 25 passenger capacity - $40 |
| 7 days for original manifest |
| Pinnacles National Park Annual Pass - $55 |
| Admits the purchaser and their passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle or the pass holder and their companions when entry is by other means (i.e. foot, bicycle). Nontransferable, nonrefundable, and does not cover camping fees. |
| Annual Inter-Agency Pass - $80 |
| Can be obtained in person at a federal recreation site, or by calling 1-888-ASK USGS (1-888-275-8747), Ext. 3 (Hours of operation are: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Mountain time). Or online by visiting the USGS store. http://store.usgs.gov/ This Pass is non-transferable. |
| Senior Inter-Agency Lifetime Pass - $80 |
| For U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship. May provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees. Does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires. |
| Commercial Tour Bus or Motorcoach, 26 or more passenger capacity - $100 |
| 7 days for original manifest |