Bear Gulch Nature Center
Visitor Center ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Pinnacles National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 1,273 ft
- Elevation
Hey ranger, what plant is this? Hey ranger, what do condors look like? Ask questions, get information and view our park film inside the Bear Gulch Nature Center. Please note that this visitor center may be closed seasonally due to available staffing.
Getting there
Located on the east side of the park at the Bear Gulch Day Use Area.
36.48136, -121.18081 · 36°28'52.9"N 121°10'50.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 96°F in Jul, down to 62°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 63 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 80 | 89 | 96 | 96 | 92 | 83 | 70 | 62 |
| Low °F | 34 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 43 | 37 | 33 |
| Precip in | 3.5 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 3.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Bear Gulch Nature Center
- Can you reserve a site at Bear Gulch Nature Center?
- No. Bear Gulch Nature Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Bear Gulch Nature Center
- Pinnacles Campground 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Arroyo Seco 23.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- White Oaks Campground 24.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- China Camp Campground 25 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Escondido Campground 29.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Memorial Campground 29.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ponderosa Campground 34.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pinnacles Park Store 2.1 mi · Facility
- Arroyo Seco Trailhead 24.1 mi · Facility
- Arroyo Seco Group Campground 24.2 mi · Campground
- Nacimiento Campground 35 mi · Campground
- Ponderosa Campground 35.3 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (831) 389-4486
- Email Pinn_visitor_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-04.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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