Wrights Lake

Eldorado National Forest

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.

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.

Notifications and Alerts

• *** Due to a high volume of booking, there is very limited availability of campsites*** Reservations will open on a 6 month rolling window prior to the 1st night of the desired stay at 7am PST. Please note that this does not automatically guarantee an availability.  

Need to Know

• Cancellations must be made four days prior to the start of your reservation for a refund to be considered. Refund requests must be made through Recreation.gov; no refund requests will be processed on site.
• Bears frequent the area; use appropriate food containers.
• 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 .
• Additional fees apply for extra vehicles.
• 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.

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.

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.

Changes & Cancellations

• Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity.
• Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person.
• 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

Contact Information

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ELDORADO CA

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 831-245-6891

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

Take Highway 50 east of Placerville, California, for 11 miles. Turn left onto Ice House Road and continue for 9 miles, then turn right onto Wrights Lake tie road. After 2 miles, turn left onto Wrights Lake Road.

Available Campsites

• Site 033, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 059, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 057, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 048, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 049, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 063, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop DBLK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 065, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 067, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
• Site 042, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
• Site 004, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 068, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 051, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
• Site 061, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 064, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 054, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
• Site 023, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 053, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
• Site 019, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 052, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
• Site 013, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 056, Loop DBLK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 060, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
• Site 006, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 066, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
• Site 058, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 050, Loop WALK, Type Walk To
• Site 039, Loop WRIG, Type Standard Nonelectric

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