Pinnacles National Park entrance fee at Pinnacles: what applies in 2026?

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Pinnacles National Park entrance fee

Exact conditions

Status: Required under the listed conditions
Applies to: all visitors
Place or corridor: Pinnacles East Entrance Station near Hollister off CA Highway 25, and Pinnacles West Entrance Station near Soledad off US 101 - one pass covers both
Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Published fee: $30
Release model: on sale now

Release detail: Buy on arrival, on the way out, digitally, or in advance at Recreation.gov.

Fee detail: $30 private vehicle, $25 motorcycle, $15 per person on foot or bicycle - each valid 1-7 days. Pinnacles annual pass $55.

Exceptions and limits

Children under 16 do not need an entrance pass.
America the Beautiful and the $55 Pinnacles annual pass cover the fee.
No fee on the 2026 fee-free days.
Cash is not accepted - credit/debit and mobile payment only.

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Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Private Vehicle $30.00 This pass is valid for 1-7 days and includes everyone traveling in a single, private (non-commercial) vehicle up to 15 passengers to Pinnacles East Entrance and West Entrance. Motorcycle $25.00. Per Person $15.00.

Fees & Passes - Pinnacles National Park