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Camp near Pinnacles National Park

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· Paicines, San Benito, California

2200 acres hosted by Bar Sz Ranch 🤠.

2 lodging sites · 6 RV/tent sites

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Near Pinnacles National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the East Side Visitor Center.

Started in 2014 by Tim and Michelle Borland and their three kids, the Bar SZ Ranch is a true family business with a mission to help others “forge their legacy.” Set on 2200-acres in its own valley with iconic California oak trees and golden hills; views of the surrounding mountains and Pinnacles National Park; and painted, sunlit skies guests can't get enough of, this working ranch offers unique, getaway camping and glamping experiences for both new and seasoned campers. The Bar SZ Campground is near Pinnacles National Park but relatively remote from other services, which is part of what makes the area so special. It is a place to unplug, share stories and spend time with your family and friends, and explore the wilderness of California. If you’d like to schedule animal feeding, horseback riding, arena riding/horsemanship lessons, or archery/BB gun lessons with us, these are available at an additional cost and a link will be provided for booking. (No activities available on Sundays or Mondays, except for holiday weekends.) From the ranch: Pinnacles National Park East entrance 6.6 miles Nearest Groceries and restaurants: Hollister 36 miles north King City 28.5 miles south Tres Pinos 29.2 miles north The nearest amenities (stores, restaurants, gas) are about 30 miles away so please plan ahead and bring the things you will need during your stay. We have great service for AT&T on the ranch. Do you have an even larger group? Message us if you have a larger event or are interested in a whole campsite/ranch rental.

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349 ratings · 210 reviews

Anna P.recommends

June 18, 2024

Campsite #4

wake up to the sounds of nature

directions to the campsite were clear, the hosts were friendly and the grounds were clean. The community kitchen came in very handy! The port a potty was very clean and there was zero smell after hours of being in the sun. My kids were ecstatic to find so many fossils and beautiful rocks near the river. I would recommend this place to anyone going to Pinnacles.

Karin L.recommends

June 10, 2024

Glamping Tent #1

Highly recommend Bar SZ Ranch!

Glamping tents were spacious and outfitted with very comfortable beds. Kitchen area is simple but just what you need. We brought our camping kit and stove, and used everything available to us. I've already recommended SZ Bar Ranch to several friends, and we hope to be back again soon!

Alison S.recommends

September 25, 2023

Campsite #6 - Camp Near Pinnacles National Park

Amazing camping near Pinnacles!

What an incredible place to stay! They had everything you could need, and their staff was so so nice. I also love horses and was so happy to be able to see a stable with horses, sheep, goats, and chickens while we were staying! Couldn’t recommend this place more. Plus it’s really close to Pinnacles National Park!!

Vickie Y.recommends

September 20, 2023

Campsite #6 - Camp Near Pinnacles National Park

Tent camping on the ranch was wonderful! There were some shared amenities (sinks, potable water, grills, trash). The land was lovely, and the campsite was very conveniently close to Pinnacles. Great experience for the price.

Cristina C.recommends

September 4, 2023

Campsite #3

Great location, nice amenities, starry skies and easy communication with hosts.

Lisa C.recommends

September 3, 2023

Campsite #2

A Gem in the Valley near Pinnacles

This campsite was so beautiful! It's just a short drive from Pinnacles, but almost as beautiful! It's a completely different landscape where you are sleeping in between a beautiful valley. The camp spots are large. We were 3 families sharing 2 spots and had plenty of room. Also great amenities- water, wood, burn pit, grills, toaster, coffee pot, etc. Lots of room for children to run and play. All of our kids loved seeing the animals on the ranch. The ranch hands were super kind. They let the kids feed bunnies, hold baby chicks, and pet goats. Our kids were in awe! Definitely a lasting impression! If I have to say anything negative at all it would be that 1. bathrooms are only porta-johns. They were pretty clean, but still... porta johns. 2. The ranch is located deep in a valley with what appears to be a few homesteads. We were there the Saturday of Labor Day weekend and one of these homes in the valley had a very loud party. Curfew for the camp is 10pm which all the campers respected, but we still heard music and laughing well into the night. It's definitely not Bar SZ's fault and is out of their control, but these are definitely the absolute only two downsides of this property. All that aside, if we ever want to camp near Pinnacles again I would still choose this site. I would probably choose it over Pinnacles itself since it's such a gem.

Location

Paicines, San Benito, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Popeloutchom (Amah Mutsun), Ohlone, and Chalon First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Bar Sz Ranch 🤠.Joined in September 2016

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 9 hours

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