Description

The best part of waking up is the sweet smell of conifers in the morning. But don’t worry, there’s on-site potable water for your campfire coffee, too. Of course, you could easily drive to nearby Cold Springs and grab gas station joe, but why waste part of the day with that when there’s outdoor R&R and fishing in the Stanislaus River to be had? Dardenelle Campground offers a simple camping experience with walk-in and double sites, access to the Brightman Recreation Area, and plenty of room for improvisation.

Campsite area
Tent or RV sites
28 sites
Up to guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Potable water available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking

If you’re into mountain biking, or if you’re just curious, bring your two-wheeler out to Stanislaus for expert and beginner tra...Read more

Boating

Wanna zip around with your small motorboat across clear water surrounded by towering granite peaks? Not only can you do that in...Read more

Fishing

Stanislaus is busting with lakes and ponds, which means it’s fishing galore. Catch some pretty rainbow trout, like this guy. ...Read more

Hiking

Hiking through Stanislaus is a unique geological experience, whether you’re big into geology or not. You can see granite glacia...Read more

Horseback riding

400 miles of horseback riding trails and plenty of horse-friendly base camps make Stanislaus the ideal adventure for you and yo...Read more

Paddling

If you have a paddle boat of any kind, you’ll want to bring it out while you’re here. Kayak or canoe through the Utica and Uni...Read more

Wind sports

That’s right water babies, you can even windsurf here. Cherry Lake is the place to be for windsurfing, so if that’s your thi...Read more

Off-roading (OHV)

If you’ve been itching for some mind-blowing scenery to try out your new four-wheeler, this would be the place to do it. You ca...Read more

Climbing

With all the epic rock formations here, you know there are gonna be some sweet climbing options. Calaveras Ranger District ha...Read more

Snow sports

In the winter months, Stanislaus becomes a snowy wonderland (well, really, at high elevations, there’s snow for most of the yea...Read more

Swimming

Waterfalls, epic swimming holes, and beautiful pristine lakes are scattered throughout Stanislaus. The first thing we would rec...Read more

Whitewater paddling

If a relaxing dip or leisurely paddle isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, there are some rapids for you to conquer too. You ...Read more

Wildlife watching

Of course such a beautiful landscape is bound to be the home of equally awesome creatures. Bell Creek is a great place to chi...Read more

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Dardanelle Campground.

Beach
Cave
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or...
Swimming hole
Waterfall
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July 23rd, 2023
Park
Stanislaus National Forest
State
California
Country
United States
Phone Number
(209) 532-3671
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
38.342° N, 119.832° W
$19/night
Tent / RV / Trailer: 28 Sites
(Up to people per site)