Pinnacles costs $30 per car
Pinnacles National Park charges $30 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $15 each, and motorcycles pay $25. A Pinnacles annual pass costs $55. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Pinnacles National Park fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $30, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $25, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $15, good for 7 days |
| Pinnacles annual pass | $55 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $30 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $30 |
If you arrive by car, you pay only the car fee, not the per person fee. America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. Sources: National Park Service, Pinnacles National Park fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other national parks in California
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Death Valley National Park | $30 per car |
|---|---|
| Joshua Tree National Park | $30 per car |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | $30 per car |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | $35 per car |
| Yosemite National Park | $35 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: A park entrance pass is required year-round at Pinnacles National Park. Visitors entering the park have multiple pass and entrance fee options available depending on how they arrive to the park. We accept major credit cards and mobile payment services (we do not accept cash) when you arrive.
About the main pass: 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.
About the annual pass: The Pinnacles Annual Pass is available to U.S citizens and residents only. It is valid only at Pinnacles and may be purchased online or in person.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $30 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $55 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $30 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $15 each.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $55.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 3 or more parks that charge about $30 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Pinnacles? The $55 annual pass pays off on your second visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Pinnacles National Park?
$30 per car, good for 7 days.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Pinnacles?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Pinnacles?
No. Pinnacles is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.