Dardanelle Campground
Open for the 2026 season from May through October. Operated by Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort. Cash only. Check-in at 2:00 p.m., check-out at noon. Maximum stay is 14 days.
National Forest System Roads
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
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Woodcut/PAL Information
For woodcut day/PAL information, please call 209-532-5601
About
Dardanelle Campground is located in a scenic mixed conifer forest along the Stanislaus River, 23 miles east of Pinecrest on Highway 108, directly across from Dardanelle Resort. The campground offers 28 total sites: standard single sites, two double sites, and four walk-in sites. The main road and parking pads are paved, and vault toilets and piped water hydrants serve the campground. Two trails provide direct access from the campground to the Stanislaus River, making this an excellent base for fishing and exploring the river corridor. The area sits at elevation in the Sierra Nevada, surrounded by granite peaks and forested slopes typical of the Summit Ranger District. The campground is operated by Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort and accepts cash only. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. and check-out is at noon. Interagency Senior and Access pass holders receive a 50% discount on single site fees. An RV water fill-up station is available at Brightman Flat Fire Station nearby, and a dump station is located on Highway 108, a quarter mile west of Pinecrest Lake Road.
Directions
23 miles east of Pinecrest on Highway 108 across from Dardanelles Resort.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $28 - $56 |
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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