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Wrights Lake Campground

Eldorado National Forest, California

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As of October 2026, Wrights Lake Campground is a campground in Eldorado National Forest, California with 62 campsites. Wrights Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Wrights Lake Campground is located at 38.8494° N, 120.2311° W.

people allowed on 59 of 62 sites: 6
people allowed on each of the 3 largest sites: 12

Wrights Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Wrights Lake Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Wrights Lake Campground

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Standard 43
Tent 19
Accessible 42

What an RV fits

25 ft13 sites
45 ft1 site
50 ft19 sites
99 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, climbing, photography, stargazing, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Wrights Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
031	DBLK	Standard	12	50 ft	Accessible
056	DBLK	Standard	12	45 ft	Accessible
001	TENT	Tent	6	-	Accessible
002	TENT	Tent	6	-	Accessible
003	TENT	Tent	6	-	Accessible
004	TENT	Tent	6	-	Accessible
005	TENT	Tent	6	-	Accessible
006	TENT	Tent	6	-	Accessible
007	TENT	Tent	12	-	Accessible
008	TENT	Tent	6	-	Accessible
009	TENT	Tent	6	-	-
010	TENT	Tent	6	-	Accessible
011	TENT	Tent	6	-	-
012	TENT	Tent	6	-	Accessible
013	TENT	Tent	6	-	-
014	TENT	Tent	6	-	Accessible
015	TENT	Tent	6	-	Accessible
016	TENT	Tent	6	-	-
017	TENT	Tent	6	-	Accessible
018	TENT	Tent	6	-	Accessible
019	TENT	Tent	6	-	-
041	WALK	Standard	6	-	-
042	WALK	Standard	6	-	-
043	WALK	Standard	6	-	-
044	WALK	Standard	6	-	-
050	WALK	Standard	6	-	-
051	WALK	Standard	6	-	-
052	WALK	Standard	6	-	-
053	WALK	Standard	6	-	-
054	WALK	Standard	6	-	-
020	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	Accessible

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
021	WRIG	Standard	6	25 ft	Accessible
022	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	Accessible
023	WRIG	Standard	6	25 ft	Accessible
024	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	Accessible
025	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	Accessible
026	WRIG	Standard	6	25 ft	-
027	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	Accessible
028	WRIG	Standard	6	99 ft	Accessible
029	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	-
030	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	Accessible
032	WRIG	Standard	6	25 ft	Accessible
033	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	Accessible
034	WRIG	Standard	6	25 ft	Accessible
035	WRIG	Standard	6	25 ft	Accessible
036	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	Accessible
038	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	Accessible
039	WRIG	Standard	6	25 ft	Accessible
040	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	-
045	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	Accessible
046	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	-
047	WRIG	Standard	6	25 ft	-
048	WRIG	Standard	6	25 ft	-
049	WRIG	Standard	6	25 ft	Accessible
057	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	Accessible
059	WRIG	Standard	6	25 ft	Accessible
060	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	Accessible
063	WRIG	Standard	6	25 ft	Accessible
064	WRIG	Standard	6	25 ft	Accessible
065	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	Accessible
066	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	Accessible
067	WRIG	Standard	6	50 ft	Accessible

About Wrights Lake Campground

Overview

Wrights Lake Campground is situated in the timber belt, close to the lake shore, looking up at the majestic rocky peaks of the Sierra Nevadas and Desolation Wilderness. The area is well-known for its hiking, wildflowers and birding.

Recreation

The campground provides access to the lake, where visitors enjoy trout fishing, swimming and boating activities. Motorboats are prohibited in the area.

Hikers will enjoy access to multiple foot and horseback riding trails within 5 miles of the campground. Various trailheads, including Bloodsucker, Rockbound and Twin Lakes trails, provide access to Desolation Wilderness.

Educational programs are offered at the amphitheater, and mountain biking and off-road vehicle use is popular on Barrett Lake Jeep trail. Wilderness permits for day hiking are available at the trailheads, and overnight hiking permits are available at Pacific Ranger Station.

Facilities

The campground offers dozens of campsites for tent and RV camping. Several sites offer sweeping views of Wrights Lake.

Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills, and firewood can be gathered in the area. Accessible vault toilets. A camp host is available during the daytime.

Natural Features

At nearly 7,000 feet in elevation, the campground is surrounded by pine and fir trees with a grassy understory. Wildflowers bloom throughout the spring and summer seasons.

Some sites are nestled among giant boulders, providing privacy for campers. The campground is close to Wrights Lake, a 40-acre body of water popular for its serene and quiet atmosphere.

Charges & Cancellations

Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes.
Cancellation Fee: A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation.
Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 4 days before your arrival date. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (see Late Cancellation below).
Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Rules and notices at Wrights Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Wrights Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Travel Notice : Starting May 2024 and continuing through September 2024, Ice House Road will be undergoing repairs. There will be traffic delays so plan your camping trip accordingly.

Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle, and remove all food from area after eating.

Equine and other packstock are not allowed in Wrights Lake Campground. Visitors traveling with pack and saddle stock should book their stay at the Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground .

There are no electric/water/sewer site hook-ups at this facility

Please Note : One vehicle per single site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee

Fire Restrictions : Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Call (530) 644-6048 for local information and conditions.

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (1PM) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Refunds : Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

First Come First Serve sites remain listed as FF for the entire season. They will not show as occupied/available online as the status of these sites is ever changing. You must be on site at the campground to claim a FF site. No guarantees upon arrival that these FF sites will be avaiable.

There is a fee for moving from a reserved site to a first come first serve site. Site Transfer Policy

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Wrights Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Wrights Lake Campground?

Wrights Lake Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 62 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Wrights Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Wrights Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Wrights Lake Campground have?

Wrights Lake Campground has 62 campsites.