Become a Junior Ranger at Pinnacles National Park

Child looking at a Junior Ranger booklet

Kurt Moses

Explore. Learn. Protect.

Download the Junior Ranger Booklet from home and complete the activities to earn a special Pinnacles National Park badge. Once finished, you can either visit the West Visitor Contact Station or the Nature Center at Bear Gulch Day Use Area to receive your badge. Alternatively, you can email your completed activities to [e-mail] to receive the badge. Booklets are also available on site at the West Visitor Contact Station or the Bear Gulch Nature Center.

More to Explore

Check out the National Park Service's Kids in Parks page to explore more Junior Ranger programs. You can download Junior Ranger books from other parks, observe wildlife through web cams, and complete fun activities all from the comfort of your home.

Details

Duration

10-30 Minutes

Activity

Junior Ranger Program

Age(s)

All ages, but minors must be with an adult parent or guardian.
Recommended for ages 3 and older

Pets Allowed

Yes with Restrictions

All structures and areas of the Park are closed to the possession of pets except developed picnic areas, within 10 feet of paved roads and parking areas, within the boundaries of the campground, within 10 ft. of the dirt road from the campground through the Bacon Ranch historic area to the gate ½ mile to the south, and within 25 ft. of the structures at the Bacon Ranch historic area.
Pets must not be left unattended and tied to an object in the park.
 

Activity Fee

No

No additional fee to be a Junior Ranger but there is a park entrance fee. Learn more about Fees and Passes.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Any Time

Completed activities may be turned in at:
West Visitor Contact Station, open daily from 9 AM to 3PM.
Bear Gulch Nature Center, open Friday - Tuesday from 9 AM to 3PM.

Accessibility Information

*service animals permitted