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Pinnacles National MonumentThe Moses Spring Trail in winter
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Pinnacles National Monument
Permits
 

Do I need a permit for my visit?
Permits are required for a variety of reasons. Anyone who is paid to bring people to the park or guide people in the park needs a CUA guiding permit. If you're planning on doing photography with models or props, having a wedding, scattering ashes, exercising first amendment rights, or any special event or activity, you should also have a permit.

How much do permits cost?
A CUA guiding permit is $250. You will need one for photography, filming, or guiding. All other permits are $50. Some park uses require monitoring by park staff or rehabilitation of damaged resources, which can result in extra costs.

Will I need insurance?
You will need insurance for any guiding activity or photography involving models or props.

How do I apply for a permit?
Download and print the form below, fill it out, and mail it to:

Fee Coordinator
Pinnacles National Monument
5000 Hwy 146
Paicines, CA 95043

Form 10-930: Special Use Permit Application

If you have any questions, please email or call Ranger Justin Sandlin at (831)389-4486 ext 267. 

The program request form
Pinnacles Program Request and Fee Waiver
Download and print our program request and fee waiver form
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A close-up view of rhyolite breccia  

Did You Know?
Rhyolitic breccia is the rock that the High Peaks and other rock formations at Pinnacles are made of. Rhyolite breccia is composed of lava sand, ash, and angular chunks of rock that were explosively ejected from the Pinnacles Volcano.

Last Updated: October 30, 2007 at 12:32 EST