(3/27-29): Pinnacles Pre-Easter Camping Adventure! 🏕️ Explore Bat Caves 🦇 with Waterfalls + Ancient Rocks, Spot Condors 🦅, Discover Bugs 🐛 + Wildflowers!

CAR CAMPING: Park next to your campsite! Campground is easily accessible with minimal walking required with camping gear

Hikes are easy with gradual uphills the first mile. You should be able to walk up to 2 miles carrying you and your child's items. We'll take a break — usually around the 1-mile mark — for lunch plus make other stops along the way to play, snack. The cave hike is NOT stroller friendly but another hike we will do is jogging stroller friendly (not good for regular strollers)

All activities are family-friendly and suitable for all ages

Recommend packing light for easier setup and more fun!

SUBJECT to CHANGE due to weather, change in trail conditions, etc.

Friday:

• 4 PM: Check-in begins

• 5 PM: Set up camp, kids enjoy arts and crafts station, games and play together

• 5:30 PM: Family dinner time

• 7 PM: Evening campfire with s'mores, stories and getting to know each other

SATURDAY:

• 7:15 AM: Depart for bat cave exploration hike (about 2 miles with stops)

• 12 PM: Return to camp for lunch and rest time

• Afternoon: Kids' activities at camp - scavenger hunt, learning about rocks and volcanoes, nature games, arts and crafts. Short hike from campsite to explore (0.5 miles, flat). Families can rest or explore on their own

• Evening: Campfire, storytelling, stargazing + s’mores

SUNDAY:

• 7:15 AM: Depart on hike to hopefully spot California condors (approximately 2 miles with stops for wildlife viewing and play)

• 10:30 AM: Return to camp, break camp

• Car camping - park your vehicle near your tent site

• Food storage locker, fire pit and picnic table at each campsite (campfire depends on park advisory due to conditions at time of our trip; can use gas stove for S’mores if needed)

• Modern flush toilets and drinking water located near campsites

• Camp store on-site for any forgotten essentials or last-minute needs

• Showers available near camp store

• Standard campground trash and recycling facilities

FLAT FEE FOR WEEKEND

EARLY BIRD PRICING - SAVE $50! (until February 8, 2026, 10 p.m.):
- Single-income family*: $300
- Dual-income family*: $400

PRICING AFTER FEBRUARY 8:
- Single-income family*: $350
- Dual-income family*: $450

*FAMILY means you, your partner and kids. One tent + car per family.

• After 2 kids, $20 charge for each additional child to cover treats, badge, and educational materials like the scavenger hunt.

• No refunds are provided

• Camping trip takes place rain or shine

• SPOTS ARE LIMITED: The only way to hold your place is by completing the sign-up form and making payment.

1. Add this adventure to your cart and checkout!

2. Join the WhatsApp chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EXNArmzytdoFroaiI7EzaA

3. Complete loaner kit request: https://bit.ly/loanerkit

The campsites are on a flat area with fire pits and grills, plus parking spaces, picnic tables and storage locker. The ground is a mix of dirt, sand and grass.

Most of the campsites are NOT shaded.

The restrooms and showers are nearby.

All of the campsites are connected to one another. We’re in an area with several campsites and only one of them is booked by folks not in our group.

PARKING at CAMPSITE. The campsites vary in number of cars allowed. Depending on our numbers, we’ll have to utilize other available parking and will figure out on site. Since campsites are next to each other, parking should still be close to campsites.

What We Provide

We are focused on providing the best family camping experience possible by offering families the chance to join a community of like-minded families who love the outdoors. We handle all the planning for busy parents, organizing well-planned, fun and educational activities like hiking, kayaking and caving, while providing camp classic experiences like S'mores and stories around the campfire, plus arts and crafts. Our goal is to create memorable adventures while managing all the logistics so you can focus on making memories with your family.

Campsite Reality & Expectations

We work hard to secure the best available campsites for our group while managing the realities of California's extremely competitive camping landscape. Booking campsites in California is challenging, with only seconds to secure anything when reservations open, if availability exists at all.

Campsite conditions vary significantly and may include:

• Different ground surfaces (grass, dirt, or gravel)

• Sloped or uneven terrain

• Varying levels of shade (from heavily wooded to open sun)

• Different views and proximity to water features

• Natural wildlife including wasps, insects, and other critters

• Varying noise levels from other campers

• Different facility conditions and accessibility

• Parking offsite: In some cases, families will have to park in overflow parking when number of vehicles exceed the maximum per site. Overflow parking could be a walk or drive away. The guide will drive you to your car if need be.

Group camping logistics: When group campsites aren't available, we book individual campsites as close together as possible, though proximity cannot always be guaranteed. In these situations, we designate one site as "Camp HQ" for group activities like S'mores, arts and crafts, and community gatherings. You may need to walk or drive short distances between your assigned campsite and Camp HQ.

Weather and environmental factors: Outdoor conditions including weather, temperature, and natural elements are beyond our control and can affect your camping experience.

Agreement

We do not make promises about specific campsite features, views, terrain, or conditions. Our commitment is to secure the best available sites and provide exceptional programming and community experiences. By booking with us, you acknowledge and accept these conditions as part of the authentic outdoor camping experience.

• All logistics 

• Guided hikes

• A digital guide for our adventure that includes natural + cultural history of the area

• A camping checklist

• Assistance with camping set-up

• Scavenger hunt and educational activities 

• Arts and crafts for the kids plus Easter-themed crafts

• A patch as a memento of the camping trip plus a small journal for parents to document the adventure! (campers only)

• S'mores for the group

• Firewood + charcoal for the group

• First-aid kit for the group

• Tent repair and similar supplies for the group

• Loaner kit of hiking gear (48-hour notice). Please inquire about what gear is available; I have items for kids and adults, like single/double jogging strollers, Baby Bjorn infant carrier, toddler backpack carrier, beach wagons, etc. Complete loaner kit request form

• Food (we can potluck the side dishes if people want)

• Camping gear (though I have some hiking gear and limited camping gear that you can rent: loaner kit request form)

• Personal items - Toiletries, medications, clothing, etc.

The weather reaches the mid 60s during the day with overnights dipping to the low 40s. Please ensure that you have a season-3 sleeping bag (which is the most common one; it's great for everything except snow). I'll be keeping an eye on the weather and will advise you as we get closer to the trip. If you prepare you'll be warm. Tips on staying warm in cooler temps: https://mommymehiking.myshopify.com/blogs/news/10-winter-camping-tips-or-how-to-stay-warm

WHY VISIT NOW? Because there is the potential to explore a second set of caves that is only open a few days a year. We won't know until the day of our hike if these special caves will be open.

Because there is the potential to explore a second set of caves that is only open a few days a year. We won't know until the day of our hike if these special caves will be open.