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You want excellent river fishing and clean, spacious sites in a mid-elevation forest setting.
First-come, first-served
This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Quick Facts
5,702 ftPrice
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
33 campsites
Season
Seasonal information...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
RV Friendly
Get DirectionsFirst-come, first-served
This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Quick Facts
5,702 ftPrice
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
33 campsites
Season
Seasonal information...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
RV Friendly
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Brightman Flat Campground
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About Brightman Flat Campground
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From the U.S. Forest Service
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Overview
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About the campground
The elevation is 5,600 ft. The campground has a single loop on a bluff high above the Stanislaus River. Sites, mostly in the open, are located among scattered green-lichen backed Ponderosa pines and cedar. Although there is no understory, most sites are well-separated providing good privacy. The nearby Dardanelle Resort is east of the campground and offers limited groceries, a public phone, cafe, and limited gasoline. A scenic drive to Sonora Pass is a possible day trip. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Seasons & access
Open April 15 through November 15 -weather dependent
Facilities
Hot showers and public phones are available for a fee at Dardanelle Resort.
RV information
The parking aprons are dirt. The interior road is narrow and tight. RV waste stations are available for a fee at (1) Dardanelle Resort, across from Dardanelle campground, no potable water; and (2), 0.3 miles west of Summit Ranger District office in Pinecrest, CA on State Route 108, no potable water. Potable water for RV is available at Brightman Forest Service Station located 0.8 miles east of campground on State Route 108. Stanislaus National Forest 370
Directions
From Mi-Wuk, CA, take State Route 108 east 33.6 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right, staying on State Route 108, and go 0.9 miles to campground on left.
- National Forest
- Stanislaus National Forest
- Ranger District
- Summit
- Elevation
- 5,600
- Rate
- $15 per day - single $30 per day - double
- Maximum Stay
- 14
- Open Season
- June – October
