Dardanelle Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,742 ft
Elevation

 

Dardanelle Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 23 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108, opposite the Dardanelle Resort. There are a total of 28 camping sites; two double sites and four walk-in sites. The main road and parking pads are paved. Restrooms are vault toilets. Water is piped; each hydrant serves several sites. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. Two trails travel from the campground to the Stanislaus River.  

The facts

  • Season: May – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

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

38.34230, -119.83230 · 38°20'32.3"N 119°49'56.3"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in6.35.85.53.01.80.70.80.50.71.93.35.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Dardanelle Campground

Can you reserve a site at Dardanelle Campground?
No. Dardanelle Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $28.00 for a single-family site
  • $56.00 for a double-family site

Restrictions:

  • Camp in designated sites only. The number of people allowed in a single campsite is six. The maximum length of stay in any campground is 14 days. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it. Often, locations destroyed by thoughtless campers must be closed to restore the

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Dardanelle Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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