Camp near Pinnacles National Park
Hosted by Bar · Paicines, California
7 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 2200 acres
Near Pinnacles National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the East Side Visitor Center.
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98% Recommend460 ratings · 294 reviews
Bar SZ Ranch offers a unique camping experience close to Pinnacles National Park, with plenty of opportunities to interact with animals like horses, goats, and chickens. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, communal kitchen, and proximity to nature, although some mention the lack of shade and high temperatures during summer as potential drawbacks. The hosts are often praised for their friendliness and the range of activities available on-site, making it a great option for families. Despite a few mentions of the heat and dust, the overall sentiment leans positive, with many campers enjoying the peaceful and scenic environment.
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Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Campsite #3
Bar SZ Ranch was great! Kids loved feeding the animals, campsite was great and super close to Pinnacles National Park.
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Matt R.
2 months on Hipcamp
My kids had a ton of fun staying in the tent cabin and loved the animals!
Abby C.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Campsite #5
It was too hot during in 90s. The river has no water and it is full of native plants, not quite near camsite as shown in picture.. it was such a boring trip for family with kids. Not many trees to provide shades to spend hot afternoon.
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Shashikant T.
1 month on Hipcamp
The scene and setting at Bar SZ Ranch was great and picturesque. The added amenities of the camp kitchenette with cooking equipment, filtered drinking water, port-a-potties, tables, wifi, and communal campfire pit were great to have. The creek (river when there's rainfall) that ran nearby was a refreshing escape from the day's heat - tadpole hunting and all. We also partook in the Animal Feeding Experience for the children and that was a special highlight for the entire family. Michelle was incredibly patient and gracious throughout. The farm dog, Faith, was also a delight whenever she graced us with her gentle presence. The East entrance to Pinnacles was about a 10min drive, which was convenient. Other campers we met were friendly and mostly adhered to the Ranch's "leave everything better" principle, which is always appreciated in shared nature spaces.
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Arlie A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Campsite #5
Wonderful experience! Everyone is so helpful, kind and welcoming! There are so many animals on the farm, each wanting your attention. The communal kitchen space even has lighting! Just a short drive to Pinnacles National Park too. I’m not sure our family will be able to venture to a traditional campground again. Highly recommend Bar SZ Ranch!
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Nichol K.
1 month on Hipcamp
We loved the campsite, the communal kitchen, the BBQ area and the facilities.
The onsite host was very responsive and friendly, they even sell eggs and meat on the ranch.
Only con was that the campsites are in the wide open fields with little to no shade. During summers the camps will get extremely hot and dusty as there are no grass/trees to hold the dirt.
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Sinchan B.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Campsite #1
Highly recommend it for families and groups wanting a unique and relaxing stay near Pinnacles!
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Drashti K.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Great first-time / easy car-camping experience! Plus there are glorious farm animals!
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Laura A.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Campsite #1
Wonderful Hipcamp site. Gorgeous views all around the campground, lots of wildlife sightings and the river area was fun to explore. Really nice amenities including running water and electricity! A pretty quiet and calm environment that allowed for plenty of relaxation before and after visiting Pinnacles. Strongly recommend!
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Heather B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Campsite #2
Great ranch getaway! Beautiful animals and views and secluded enough to have an awesome camping experience! Kitchen and other amenities were a huge plus! Definitely recommend it!!
Alan G.
2 reviews
It’s a beautiful and spacious tent on a gorgeous ranch. The beds are firm/supportive and very comfortable. It was lovely walking around the ranch and visiting the animals. Everyone we came across was very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The kitchen is fully stocked and such a great amenity to have. The tent sites are pretty close together, similar to camping at most camp sites. One thing to note is that the main communal fire pit is quite close to this tent so the smoke will waft right in - may not be ideal for folks with lung/sinus sensitivities. If you camp in your own tent you could be much further away from the fire if that’s an issue. Overall, highly recommend staying here! Perfect being so close to Pinnacles
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Tara M.
2 reviews
I've never had such welcoming and fun filled Hipcamp hosts. Of my 10+ Hipcamp stays, I can say this one was the best.
I was so cool to have a full farm just around the corner to go and check out and experience. Horses, goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits (wild and domestic), cats and others.
Colby, Mitchell, Tim, and Lilly were so welcoming and pleasant. We bought wood for a fire but were hooked up with a fire pit to be close to our site.
Kitchen was setup well and created a great communal place. Some folks horseback rode and did archery, great activities to have on-site.
10/10 would recommend.
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Adrien L.
2 reviews
Beautiful remote location but super close to Pinnacles National Park. Sites are fine, ground is a bit lumpy so need to clear sticks/rocks. Would be nice to have it prepared ground that is flat and clear of debrie which would have made it better; but it's very similar to many state parks, so this isn't really a negative, but just something that would make the ranch an amazing location. The shared fire pit, kitchen and bathrooms were great.
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Jess B.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
We had a great time staying here! It was easy to navigate to and super convenient for getting to the east side of Pinnacles National Park. Was so fun seeing and hearing all the animals at the ranch, and we also did a trail ride while we were there that was super fun and informative
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Danielle L.
3 months on Hipcamp
The area was very beautiful! Lovely ranch and the campsite kitchen was so nice. Everything was pretty clean, even the bathroom areas. The owners are so sweet and we loved our stay. Animals were so cute too!! We miss the ranch cat, George haha. Definitely suggest :)
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Lily W.
3 reviews
We had an excellent time at Bar SZ Ranch. The campground was clean, and the camp kitchen made dinner and campfires really easy. It was really cool to prepare a dinner with ingredients that were sourced from the ranch itself. The activities were a great addition— we really enjoyed the baby animal feeding.
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Rylan L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Perfect for families!
Tent · With kids ·
Campsite #6 - Camp Near Pinnacles National Park
SZ Ranch was absolutely beautiful! The setting was peaceful and scenic, and we loved every minute of it. My kids had the best time meeting and feeding the farm animals and were especially excited about the goats and horses! We also really loved walking and playing in the river.
We highly recommend this for families looking for a unique and memorable outdoor experience and would love to come back again soon!
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Jessica R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
42 ft fifth wheel · With kids ·
Campsite #5
If I could give them 10 stars I would! What a great experience! This is the type of place you can either stay to yourself in your spot or head up to the farm and do an animal feeding or horseback riding (to name a few experiences). You can then learn as little or as much as you want! It’s really a beautiful, one of a kind place. Thanks Tim and Michelle ♥️
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Lynn W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Campsite #1
Beautiful site! We got to feed some of the animals and hold some of their kittens. :) Very friendly, wonderful hosts! The camp kitchen was very useful as well.
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Anna W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
So cozy, clean, private, and with all the amenities we needed! The eggs were a lovely touch. Wonderful stay, just a quick 10 min drive to Pinnacles east entrance.
Elaine H.
2 reviews
it’s a great vibe! just a handful of spots with w central fire out and kitchen. they provide grills, potable water and cooking utensils. took a nice stroll through the valley — amazing sights and sounds!.
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Dan N.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Campsite #2
Bar SZ ranch was great! The proximity to Pinnacles National Park was the main draw, but having a creek and a communal kitchen was icing on the top. My kids enjoyed with with the dogs, cars, cows and horses!
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Rosalyn N.
2 reviews
Absolutely beautiful and peaceful spot. Lots of cute animals. Wifi. Hosts were helpful when needed and otherwise not around which was nice. Porta potty smelled good? Thats right you heard me. Kitchen had cheerful string lights, running water, and electricity. It is about a 20 min drive to the park but a beautiful drive.
Liv W.
4 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Great spot to camp near Pinnacles NP if the main campground in the park is full.
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Lewis H.
4 months on Hipcamp
My 9 year old daughter and I stayed in the glamping tent! It was very cozy and could sleep many more people than just she and I. The kitchen facilities were close and helpful!
I wish there was a way to shower if we stayed additional days and I needed a mirror to put in my contacts.
I didn’t realize there wasn’t a bathroom building, just a porta potty and handwashing station and an outdoor kitchen.
We met very nice other families, people drove to Pinnacles which is right near by.
It was lovely to be more away from it all and I’d love to come back again!!
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Kate E.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Campsite #2
We had a great time tent camping here! Just about every other tent site was taken up during our stay, but they felt spaced out enough to not be an issue. The shared kitchen area was super convenient. We did get some curious critters sniffing around our tent at night (maybe gophers or the farm cats?), so a friendly reminder to pack away anything you don't want rifled through. Overall, the ranch is a beautiful spot near Pinnacles and is an attraction in its own right.
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Emily Q.
2 years on Hipcamp
To start its pretty close to the Pinnacles National Park which is great. We got there at night so we weren't able to appreciate the beauty of the ranch until the next morning but man was it beautiful. The campground was nice and green with enough open space for your entire setup. There's a river nearby as well. There are animals and even pet dogs and cats that stop by to visit you. We didn't get the chance to meet them but we saw the cat spray water bottle 😄. There was even a kitchen area with everything you'd need to have your breakfast, lunch or dinner and a communal fire pit for relaxing afterwards. Not only that but they took our reservation at the very last minute and were super quick and nice about it. I loved everything about the stay here and it was totally worth every penny. I can't wait to return with my family and spend some more time there.
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Jose P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Group trip ·
Glamping Tent #1
This place was so nice! The land itself is beautiful with so much to explore. I loved that the bathrooms were nearby and were always clean. Only about 15 mins away from Pinnacles!
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Romana G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
26 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Campsite #6 - Camp Near Pinnacles National Park
This was a beautiful property near Pinnacles NP! It offered us a standard campsite with a community kitchen had we needed it, as we had our trailer. Toilets were clean and hand washing stations stocked. Beautiful sunsets too!! We will be back.
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Melissa L.
5 reviews
I could not recommend Bar SZ Ranch more highly - this is a must do when visiting Pinnacles National Park!! We stayed in a Glamping Tent and they had everything that we could need - comfortable beds, lots of warm blankets for the chilly nights, a light and space heater, wi-fi, and a covered kitchen area that was perfect for a post-hike picnic on a warm, sunny day.
My kids and I have never seen so many stars - it was an absolute treasure to get to stargaze with them in such a beautiful spot. We went for a long hike in Pinnacles in the morning/early afternoon and then came back to learn to shoot BB Guns and do archery with Tim and then to learn how to care for the animals on the farm with Michelle. They spent the whole afternoon with us teaching us about ranch life and sharing their love of the land and animals with us. Both were so warm and welcoming, and so passionate about what they do. We loved Pinnacles, but my kids, husband, and I all loved our time at the ranch even more! They made our trip to California so special and fun, and I'll be recommending this stay to all of my family and friends.
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Mackenzie P.
5 months on Hipcamp
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Paicines, San Benito, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Bar Sz Ranch 🤠.
Joined in September 2016Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 11 hours
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