West Pinnacles Visitor Center
There is a visitor center at the West Entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
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West Pinnacles Visitor Center Details
There is a visitor center at the West Entrance of Pinnacles National Park. The entrance is open from 7:30am until 8:00pm. The center itself is open from 9am to 4:30pm on weekends and holidays, and only occasionally on weekdays if staff is available. You can find restrooms, drinking water and information here as well as ADA accommodations.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around West Pinnacles Visitor Center
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Balconies Cave
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