How much is the per-person entrance fee at Pinnacles?

Direct answer

$15 for one visitor entering without a private vehicle, valid for 7 days.

What the amount covers

Published amount: $15
Admission unit: one visitor entering without a private vehicle
Validity: 7 days

One entrance pass is valid at BOTH the East and West entrance stations. A park entrance pass is required year-round. If arriving in a private vehicle you pay only the vehicle fee, not the per-person fee. If the entrance station is unstaffed on arrival you can pay on the way out or digitally. Cashless - credit cards and mobile payment only.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

A park entrance pass is required year-round at Pinnacles National Park. ... If you are arriving in a private vehicle, you only need to pay the vehicle fee (not the per-person fee). If the entrance station is unstaffed when you arrive, you can pay on the way out or digitally.

Official fees and passes