Brighton Recreation Area offers multiple campgrounds with over 200 campsites near the Chilson Impoundment area, featuring both modern facilities at Bishop Lake (with electric hookups and showers) and rustic options at Appleton Lake and Murray Lake (with vault toilets and hand pumps).

The area provides excellent paddling and fishing access with kayak/paddleboard rentals available at Bishop Lake, boat launches on multiple lakes, and an accessible fishing pier.

Campers should be prepared for mosquitoes, especially in summer months near marshy areas, and note that rustic campground roads can become muddy during wet conditions.