D&T Camp: Coed Car Camping at Pinnacles NP

Men and Women 16+
minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian

Participant Min/Max: 4/9
all creeds welcome

Experience level: Beginner

If you’ve never camped before, this is the trip for you.

And if you have camped before, this is the weekend-turnaround you’ve been looking for.

Because we’re car-camping for two nights in Pinnacles National Park, a geological snapshot of the explosive volcanic forces that scarred the earth an estimated 23 million years ago. Cataclysmic as that may have been, we are left now with the breathtaking spires and steep, narrow canyons we see today.

Life after death is on witness here through the outstanding biological diversity displayed. Exploring the area will reveal scrubby chaparral, oak woodlands, and the cool, dark depths of canyon floors. In some cases, rocks shearing from the canyon walls have tumbled into the narrow chasms to form talus “caves,” rubble piles of a sort that render the canyons into dark grottoes where bats roost and water seeps.

You’ll need your headlamps and a ginger step, but the reward is a geological wonder that few take the time to appreciate.

Fewer still in the winter, but this season is our best chance to glimpse the iconic and critically endangered California Condor. The cooler temperatures and risk of rain will keep the crowds at bay, allowing for the quiet contemplation of our surroundings and the wistful hunt for North America’s largest and rarest raptor.

All of this can be experienced, God willing, through the painless joy of car camping!

Not sure what to bring? Just bring it all!

Pack an enormous cooler full of your favorite foods to warm over an open campfire. Pack a suitcase full of your coziest pajamas and fluffiest blankets. Bring string lights to decorate your tent and an air mattress for maximum glamping comfort. Our campsite has flush toilets, a shower, and even a swimming pool if that’s your thing. Sacrifice nothing and get so much in return!

Need some gear? No problem.

For this introductory experience, we are offering anything and everything on our rental page for free. Tell us what you need and we’ll make sure you have it, insha Allah.

Included:

• Two nights of camping
• Point-by-point itinerary, packing list, and personalized assistance with logistics
• First Aid certified guide
• Daily check-ins with loved ones
• All essential gear provided upon request
• Circle reflections
• Commemorative D&T keepsake to honor our time together
• New friends and a lifetime of memories!

You are responsible only for your transportation, food, clothing, and gear unless otherwise discussed.

Your facilitators are Mogab and Karishma.

Please note: This event will cancel if fewer than four registered participants 14 days prior to our adventure start. Confirm before booking your flight.

Inclement weather will not be grounds for either cancellation or refund except in cases of extreme severity.

Book your spot with confidence! Your adventure fee is refundable up until 21 days prior to our adventure (January 9th, 2026).

No money? No problem! Learn about no-cost participation through our Standby Program.

Questions? Drop them in the comments below or send us a message through our Contact Page