Dardanelle Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Operates May through October. Sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.

About

Dardanelle Campground sits in a picturesque mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River at 6,100 feet elevation. Located on Highway 108 opposite the Dardanelle Resort, this campground offers 28 sites including two double sites and four walk-in sites. The main road and parking pads are paved, making it accessible for RVs and trailers. Two trails connect the campground directly to the Stanislaus River, offering excellent opportunities for fishing, scenic viewing, and exploring the surrounding forest. The campground is operated by Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort under a special use permit from the Forest Service. Sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire pit. The campground features vault toilets, though potable water is not available on-site. Campers should bring their own drinking water or be prepared to treat river water. An RV water fill-up station is available at the old Forest Service Brightman Flat Fire Station on Highway 108, and an RV dump station is located just west of Pinecrest Lake Road. The area offers excellent access to Sierra Nevada recreation including fishing in the Stanislaus River, nearby horseback riding at Kennedy Meadows, scenic drives over Sonora Pass, and interpretive sites like Columns of the Giants and Donnell Vista. The campground's location along Highway 108 makes it a convenient base for exploring the high country of Stanislaus National Forest.

Directions

23 miles east of Pinecrest on Highway 108 across from Dardanelles Resort.

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