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Camp near Pinnacles National Park

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· Paicines, San Benito, California

2200 acres hosted by Bar Sz Ranch 🤠.

3 lodging sites · 6 RV/tent sites

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

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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.

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Horseback riding

Climbing

Natural features

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Canyon

Mountainous

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371 ratings · 226 reviews

Zuz Z.recommends

September 4, 2024

Campsite #6 - Camp Near Pinnacles National Park

Wonderul

We loved staying at the ranch campsite. The huge property is so tranquil, the farm animals were very exciting for our toddlers, and the Borlands treat you like family. We enjoyed seeing a bandage change for a little kitten, feeding the bunnies, and collecting chicken eggs. My friend also enjoyed horse riding. The campsite had everything we needed (and more!) for a one-night stay. It was better than camping at the full (and dull) Pinnacles NP campsite while also allowing easy access to the park. We'll definitely come back!

Navya V.recommends

September 3, 2024

Campsite #3

Great for night sky viewing! The campsites are closer to each other with not much shade and privacy (except 6) but it didn't bother too much as you could walk around the huge farm if you like to go away from other campers.

Jon B.recommends

September 3, 2024

Glamping Tent #2

Awesome facilities, amazing location, wonderful hosts. Could not believe how friendly the owners were and how much they let our little kids “help” with the animal feeding every day. The only thing I’d recommend is to bring a LOT of your own shade and/or plan to be out and about most of the afternoon. The sun is brutal and relentless until it gets behind the wall of the canyon. That said, once the shade does come back, the place is amazing and we had so much fun by the fire the rest of the night. Highly recommend and we will be back!

Jing W.recommends

September 2, 2024

Campsite #3

Easy to find with clear signs on roads. Good amenities available to use. Proximity to the pinnacle national park.

Julie B.recommends

August 30, 2024

Campsite #6 - Camp Near Pinnacles National Park

The Best Cowboy Camping Around!

We had a wonderful time tent camping at Bar SZ Ranch. The property is conveniently close to Pinnacle Nation Park for day hiking, there are many thoughtful amenities and the orchestra of animal sounds is enjoyable to fall asleep and wake up to. We highly recommend visiting this hidden gem.

Gautam G.recommends

August 13, 2024

Campsite #1

We were camping here to see / shoot the perseid meteor shower. We were in site #1. The campsites are basically one beside the other - but we were the only ones camping in a tent. There was one other group camping in a van in the farthest camp spot - so they didn't really bother us. There weren't any dedicated firepits for each campsite, but they did have a common firepit in the common area. The common area was very well lit, and equipped with almost every household appliance (microwave, toaster, oven, coffee machine to name a few), a kitchen sink (with hand wash and dish soap), hand towels and many tables / chairs. We did put the camp fire at the common area, and also met the other group that were camping in the camper van, and shared some words over smores. I definitely recommend this place, and we'd love to be back again sometime.

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