
8 Best Pinnacles National Park Maps for 2024
- Jennifer Melroy
- Last Modified January 3, 2024
- First Published on September 14, 2022








Post Summary: Pinnacles National Park Maps
Looking to explore the ancient remains of a volcano now known as Pinnacles National Park. The towering eroded remains of this volcano make an impressive centerpiece for one of the newest National Parks in the United States.
The park’s most impressive claim to fame is that it is one of the release sites for the formerly extinct-in-the-wild California Condors. These impressive birds are regularly seen flying around the park. The park is also prime habitat for prairie falcons.
In this article, you will find every map of the Pinnacles National Park you might need. We have compiled about 8 Pinnacles National Park maps for you to view and download. You will find trail maps, campground maps, and a range of other maps for you to view and download.
Best of Pinnacles National Park in a Nutshell
- Best Things to Do: High Peaks Trail, California Condor Watching
- Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit is spring (the most popular time to visit) or fall. The temperatures are cooler, and the park facilities will be open, including the shuttle.
- Entrance Fees: The entrance fee is $30 per vehicle or free with the
America the Beautiful National Park Pass . This $80 pass is valid for 12 months and includes over 2000+ federal lands for free. - Make sure you have a National Park Passport: Here is my favorite
National Park Passport . - How to Get There: The only way to reach the park is to drive. You will need a vehicle to reach the park. Browse for deals on rental cars at
RentalCars.com . Or rent an RV or campervan withRVshare orOutdoorsy . - Best Airports: The closest airports are located in San Jose (SJC), Fresno (FAT), Oakland (OAK), or San Francisco (SFO). Use
Skyscanner to get the best prices on your flights. - How to Get Around: The park has an east side and a west side. Both sides have access to the most popular Pinnacles hiking trails. There is NO road connecting the two sides. There is limited parking. On the east side, there is a shuttle from the visitor center to the Bear Gulch trailhead.
- Where to Stay: The best place (and only) near the park is the
Motel 6 Soledad . It is located on the west side of the park. If you are camping, there is a campground with RV & Tent sites along with small cabins on the east side of the park with a pool. - Don’t forget travel insurance: I get my travel insurance through
World Nomads . - Nearby National Parks: Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, Channel Islands, Lassen Volcanic, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Redwoods
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Map of Pinnacles National Park & Surronding Area
Pinnacles National Park is located in California.
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Regional Map of Pinnacles National Park
This is the complete Pinnacles National Park Map from the official brochure. It shows the entire park, including the hiking trails, park roads, the campground, visitor centers, and other points of interest.
Pinnacles National Park Maps
Pinnacles Maps From Park Brochures
Complete Pinnacles Map
This is the complete Pinnacles National Park Map from the official brochure. It shows the entire park, including the hiking trails, park roads, the campground, visitor centers, and other points of interest.
Detailed Map of Pinnacles National Park
This is a zoomed-in view of the majority of the hiking trails in Pinnacles National Park. There is a greater amount of detail on this map.
Best Pinnacles Maps for Hiking
Pinnacles National Monument Trails Map by Tom Harrison Maps

The Tom Harrison Pinnacles National Park Map is a shaded relief topographic map. This is the only topographic maps that focus on the park.
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National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map of Pinnacles

The National Park provided maps are good maps to get you an overview of the park, but they shouldn’t be used for more than cursory navigation. If you are planning to do any off-trail hiking or just want a more in-depth look at the park, this map is for you. The detailed Glacier Bay National Park map includes ocean depths and topographic lines.
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Pinnacles Campground Map
This is the map of Pinnacles Campground. The campground has a pool, a camp store, an amphitheater, several water sources, and the trailhead for the Bench Trail.
Various Maps of Pinnacles
Pinnacles Vegetation Map
This map shows the different plant communities in the park and where they can be found.
Pinnacles 3D Vegetation Map
The 3D vegetation map shows the vegetation of the park on a relief map. It is a little easier to see the vegetation when compared to elevation.
Pinnacles Lodging Maps
Final Thoughts on Pinnacles National Park Maps
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More Information for your trip to California
- CALIFORNIA: National Parks of California
- CHANNEL ISLANDS: Visiting Channel Islands National Park: The Complete Guide
- DEATH VALLEY: Visiting Death Valley National Park: The Complete Guide
- 15 Things You Can’t Miss on Your First Visit to Death Valley National Park
- The Ultimate Guide to Camping In Death Valley
- Where to Stay in Death Valley?
- Best Glamping in Death Valley National Park
- Death Valley Airbnbs
- Death Valley Stovepipe Wells Village Review
- Death Valley Jeep Rental – Farabee’s Jeep Review
- JOSHUA TREE: Visiting Joshua Tree National Park: The Complete Guide
- KINGS CANYON: Visiting Kings Canyon National Park
- LASSEN VOLCANIC: Visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park: The Complete Guide
- LOS ANGELES: National Parks Near Los Angeles, California
- PINNACLES: Visiting Pinnacles National Park
- REDWOOD: Visiting Redwood State and National Park: The Complete Guide
- SAN FRANCISCO: National Parks Near San Francisco, California
- SEQUOIA: Visiting Sequoia National Park: The Complete Guide
- YOSEMITE: Visiting Yosemite National Park: The Complete Guide
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