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Brightman Flat Campground

Bear Valley, California · 5,715 ftIn Stanislaus National Forest

U.S. National Park Service · Public domain · source

Wildfire 49 mi S: Dome, 6,788 acres, 95% contained

At a glance

3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
$25Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
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Hookups
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Elevation
5,715 ft1,742 m
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Land
Stanislaus National Forest

U.S. Forest Service

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About

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.

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit

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Cell service at Brightman Flat Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny69°44°
  • ThuSunny70°43°
  • FriSunny74°43°
  • SatSunny70°42°
  • SunSunny67°40°

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6 OpenStreetMap entries in Bear Valley share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

38.35193, -119.84842
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Bear Valley
Park
Stanislaus National Forest

Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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