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Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground

Eldorado National Forest, California

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As of October 2026, Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground is a campground in Eldorado National Forest, California with 12 campsites. Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground is located at 38.8419° N, 120.2352° W.

people allowed on each site: 6

Wrights Lake Equestrian 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 Equestrian Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground

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Equestrian 12

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: 4WD required.

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

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

Every site is in the EQUESTRIAN loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
072	Equestrian	6
073	Equestrian	6
074	Equestrian	6
075	Equestrian	6
076	Equestrian	6
077	Equestrian	6
078	Equestrian	6
079	Equestrian	6
080	Equestrian	6
081	Equestrian	6
082	Equestrian	6
083	Equestrian	6

About Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground

Overview

The Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground is available to visitors travelling with equestrian or packstock animals. The campground is situated near the Wrights Lake Campground in a grassy, open timber stand near the stream flowing from the spillway of Wrights Lake. The area is well-known for its vistas, hiking, wildflowers and birding.

Recreation

The campground provides access to the stream and lake, where visitors enjoy trout fishing, swimming and paddling. Motorboats are prohibited in the area. Stock users will enjoy access to multiple equestrian trails providing enjoyable rides throughout the back country and Desolation Wilderness, but may not ride through the Wrights Lake Campground and Day Use areas. An equestrian trail map is posted in the campground. Educational programs are offered at the Wrights Lake Campground amphitheater.

Facilities

The campground offers 15 campsites for tents or RVs with equestrians and other packstock. Each site is equipped with a table, campfire ring and grill; there are no hookups. Firewood can be gathered in the area. The campground has accessible vault toilets.

Natural Features

At nearly 7,000 feet in elevation, the campground is surrounded by a mixed conifer forest with a grassy understory. Large lodgepole and fir trees help shade the campsites. Wildflowers bloom throughout the spring and summer seasons. The campground is near Wrights Lake, a shallow 40-acre body of water popular for its serene and quiet atmosphere.

Nearby Attractions

Barrett Lake 4WD trail is popular for both motorized and non-motorized recreation. Desolation Wilderness permits for day trips are available at the wilderness trailheads, and overnight hiking permits are available at the Pacific Ranger Station, or online .

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 Equestrian Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Wrights Lake Equestrian 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.

Please Note : One equine or other pack animal is required per site. Campers traveling without equine or packstock will be required to leave and no refund will be granted.

Bears frequent the area; use appropriate food containers.

Equestrians and packstock are only allowed in the Equestrian Campground and on trails marked for equestrian use.

Vehicles : 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).

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.

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.

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

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Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground FAQ

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

Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

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

Cancellations happen frequently at Wrights Lake Equestrian 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 Equestrian Campground have?

Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground has 12 campsites.