Campground

Dardanelle Campground

Stanislaus National Forest, California

About this campground

Dardanelle Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River.

There are a total of 28 camping sites; two double sites and four walk-in sites.

Two trails travel from the campground to the Stanislaus River.

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Latitude
38.342300° N
Longitude
119.832300° W
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Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

No community carrier report is currently published for this campground.

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Walk-in
  • Drive-inCommunity report

Site types

  • RV / trailer sitesCommunity report
  • Tent sitesCommunity report
  • Group sitesCommunity report
  • Standard campsitesCommunity report

Features

For campers

  • Toilets
  • Alcohol allowedCommunity report
  • Drinking waterCommunity report
  • FiresCommunity report
  • Firewood availableCommunity report
  • Picnic tableCommunity report
  • Trash serviceCommunity report
  • Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.

For vehicles

  • Sanitary dumpCommunity report

Official campground guide

Plan with the full campground details

Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 16, 2026.

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Overview

Dardanelle Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River.

There are a total of 28 camping sites; two double sites and four walk-in sites.

Two trails travel from the campground to the Stanislaus River.

Facilities

The official source does not publish separate site-type details.

Available facilities and amenities: Vault or pit toilets.

Recreation

Not separately published

The official campground source does not publish a separate recreation section.

Natural Features

Catalog summary

Dardanelle Campground is in Stanislaus National Forest, California at an approximate mapped elevation of 5,774 feet.

Nearby Attractions

Not separately published

The official campground source does not publish a separate nearby attractions section.

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

The official source does not publish a separate activity list.

Amenities and facility features

  • Vault or pit toilets

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

Campsite

Site rules, inventory & rates

Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.

Site rules

Site availability
The official inventory marks these campsites as first come, first served rather than reservable live inventory.
Water
Dardanelle Campground's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not identify drinking-water service; confirm service with Stanislaus National Forest before arrival.
Food storage
Dardanelle Campground's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Stanislaus National Forest.
Fire and stove use
The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
Pets
Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.

Inventory window

No live campsite inventory is published. Sites use an arrival-based, first-come procedure; dates selected in Kampilo are for trip planning only.

Published seasons & rates

The official source does not publish machine-readable seasonal rates. Confirm posted fees with the managing agency before arrival.

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • Dardanelle Campground's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not state a fixed operating season; verify its exact status with Stanislaus National Forest.

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — Dardanelle CampgroundUSDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesDardanelle Campground official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Dardanelle Campground — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — Dardanelle Campground