Brightman Flat Campground
Open for the season. Brightman Flat East opened April 24, 2026. The campground operates May through October. First-come, first-served only; no reservations.
National Forest System Roads
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Woodcut/PAL Information
For woodcut day/PAL information, please call 209-532-5601
About
Brightman Flat Campground occupies a scenic stretch of mixed conifer forest along the Stanislaus River in Stanislaus National Forest. The campground features 33 sites spread across two entrances, with dirt roads and parking pads throughout. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and metal fire ring, making it well-suited for tent camping and smaller RVs. The campground operates as first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Potable water is not available on-site, though a free RV water fill-up station is located at the old Forest Service Brightman Flat Fire Station on Highway 108. An RV dump station is available about a quarter mile west of Pinecrest Lake Road for $10. Nearby recreation includes river fishing, day hiking, horseback riding, and scenic drives. While there is no designated trail to the river from the campground, the Stanislaus River is accessible in the area. The maximum stay is 14 days, with a limit of six people per site.
Directions
22 miles east of Pinecrest on Highway 108, or 21 miles east of Summit Ranger Station.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 965-3434 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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