Brightman Flat sits along Highway 108 on Sonora Pass, accessed via two separate entrances off the road. The campground runs alongside a quick-moving river on all-dirt ground, with 33 first-come, first-served sites, each equipped with a table and fire ring. Vault toilets are on-site. Note that pets are not permitted. Among the campgrounds around Stanislaus National Forest, this one draws fewer visitors than some nearby alternatives, though it is not secluded. Boulder Flat Campground lies less than a mile to the west. No reservation is needed, so arriving early on weekends improves your chances of securing a site.
Description
__Brightman Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 21 east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. There are two entrances to the campground and a total of 33 sites. The main road and parking pads are dirt. Restrooms are vault toilets. Each site has a table and metal fire ring. Potable water is not available. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There is no designated trail down to the river.
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Map & DirectionsStanislaus National Forest Brightman Flat Campground is located in California near Bear Valley
Directions
22 miles east of Pinecrest on Highway 108.
Coordinates
38.351934 N
119.848423 W
Connectivity
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 41 min from Carson City, NV
- 3 hrs 8 min from Reno, NV
- 5 hrs 13 min from Modesto, CA
- 5 hrs 48 min from Merced, CA
