Brightman Flat Campground
Brightman Flat Campground is located along the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River near the former Dardanelle Resort in the Stanislaus National Forest. Brightman Flat is a popular spot for anglers who like to go after large rainbow trout in the river.
Brightman Flat Campground has two entrances off Highway 108. The 33 campsites have basic tables and fire rings, but may not have potable water. All the sites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents.
| Brightman Flat Campground Basics |
| Brightman Flat Campground Location: |
On Highway 108, about 21 miles east of Pinecrest |
| Elevation: |
5,880 feet |
| Miles/Driving time: |
Sonora - 41 miles, 1:05 |
| Camping Season: |
Open May through mid-October, depending on weather |
| Number of Sites: |
33 sites |
| Max. People per Site: |
6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: |
2, $5 fee per night for 2nd vehicle |
| Maximum Length of Stay: |
14 days |
| Pets: |
On leash, always attended |
| Operated by |
Dodge Ridge Corporation for the Stanislaus National Forest |
| Summit Ranger Station: |
(209) 965-3434 |
| Reservations |
| No Reservations: |
All campsites at Brightman Flat Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: |
None indicated |
| Accessible Sites: |
None designated |
| Fees: |
$22 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: |
2:00 PM, 11:00 AM |
| Brightman Flat Campground Amenities |
| Campsites: |
Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: |
Vault toilets, drinking water (according to Dodge Ridge Corp.) |
| Showers: |
No |
| Dump Station: |
At entrance to Clark Fork Campground (fee) |
| Attractions near Brightman Flat Campground: |
Fish the Stanislaus River. Day a day-hike into the Emigrant Wilderness. Stock up on supplies at the Dardanelle Resort. Take advantage of the Kennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station. Explore the Clark Fork. Enjoy a scenic drive up Sonora Pass.
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Key Brightman Flat Campground Regulations
- Dogs must be on leash and attended at all times.
- A limit of 3 tents or 1 RV or trailer is allowed per site.
- A maximum of 2 licensed vehicles (includes trailers of all kinds) may be parked at each campsite.
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General Camping Information
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Accessible Sites
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
