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Wrights Lake
Total sites: 66
Available Today: 10 FF*
Available this Weekend: 3 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 10 FF*
Available this Weekend: 3 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
6,967 ft
77°F
52°F
52°F
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Eldorado National Forest › Pacific Ranger District › California
› El Dorado County
› Kyburz
› Wrights Lake Campground
Wrights Lake Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Wrights Lake Campground is located in the Pacific Ranger District, Eldorado National Forest (1 hr 31 min southwest of Carson City, NV) with an elevation of 6,967 feet. There are a total of 66 campsites including 28 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of June to the end of September. 37 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 99 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $28.00 to $56.00. Some amenities include swimming, amphitheater. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (82)
4.2 out of 5
| 5 star | 55% | |
| 4 star | 22% | |
| 3 star | 10% | |
| 2 star | 6% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@JenniferL39143 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #12
Best car camping spot in the Sierras <3
@DwightM382BCF7 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #63
Well-spaced and kept campsites provide privacy and relaxed camping and close access to the shallow and not-too-cold lake offers the kids lots of recreation entertainment.
@RobertB6182770 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #33
The campsite and campground were clean and quiet. The toilets were clean and the other campers respectful
@AlisaW9234435 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #63
We were so pleasantly surprised by this campground. It was spotlessly clean. The bathrooms were kept tidy. This is one of the quietest campgrounds that Ive been to in a long time. We were in spot 63. It was huge and private. The only negative I can say is it was extremely difficult to back a 20 foot trailer into it. There were many obstacles. Otherwise, it was wonderful. So many activities nearby. Short walk across the road to the lake for kayaking in paddling and swimming. And lots of trails for hiking. Definitely bring bug spray!
@KateW6142902 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #31
We had a quiet beautiful campsite. Just lucky since it always depends on neighbors and generators. We kayaked everyday. So beautiful.One suggestion- this campground is one of the most sought after in the sierras. It is fully reserved within minutes of opening reservations. However when we arrived, there were so many campsites vacant for days although the campsite said reserved. I think campers with 2 week reservations leave for several days during the week and return for weekends. I suggest this campground limit reservations to 1 week maximum at time of reservation to be fair and open to more campers.
@CurtisH2683445 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #59
EVERYONE CAMPING AT WRIGHTS WERE IN SUCH A GOOD AND POSITIVE MOOD AND WERE SUPER FRIENDLY! LOTS OF SMILES AND LAUGHS~THE WEATHER WAS PERFECT AND THE WATER LEVEL ELEVATED~AWESOME!!....AND MUST GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO THE TWO YOUNG FELLAS ACTING AS CAMP HOSTS~VERY HELPFUL, INFORMATIVE AND TOOK THIS OLD MAN-ME!- UP TO THE "ENCHANTED POOLS"- A GREAT TIME TO BE SURE!!!
@AnaLucia1E840C · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #6
Beautiful location and the campsites were great. Not too close together, had access to water, fire ring, picnic table and bear boxes. Lots of restrooms and they were in good shape and clean.The camp host was not so pleasant, and we had a bad experience when we were accused of squatting on a site without a reservation. The camp host apparently did not have access to up-to-date reservation information. We had reserved a site that had a cancellation. Camp host was quite rude. Thankfully the person who had cancelled the site was actually camping on the site next over and they came to our aid.
@MaryAnnT365C87 · Camped on Aug 28, 2024 at Campsite #6
Beautiful, peaceful (most of the time). The reservation system is still not fixed. I had so much difficulty getting a campsite! It took weeks to piece together five days at the end of August. Forget trying to get one the day exactly 6 months to reserve a site exactly to the second. We camp in the tent only side of campground because we only use a tent and dont like motor home generators. I checked every day while there by driving to where I got cell service to see if there were any cancellations. The day of leaving I did not check. That was the day the campsite opened up. But, we had already packed up. Maybe people should have to confirm their reservation to keep the campsite a week in advance. If they do not confirm, they lose their campsite. That seems much more fair to all of us. The camp hosts were great! They shut down what appeared to be a grown men fraternity reunion that was raging their first night. They left the next day. But, the whole camp ground lost a nights sleep as a result. I was a zombie the whole next day. Thus, lost a day of planned activities as a result. The other option is to make that part of the campground part of a lottery system.
@BrianW1026295 · Camped on Aug 21, 2024 at Campsite #67
Camp was quite clean, people were friendly.. and LOTS of bathrooms. Camp Host was friendly when I randomly ran into him on the Lake shore.Some apps show the trail not completely going around the lake, this is wrong. You can go completely around. Lake is quite pleasant in the early morning hours.. very few people out and about, very quiet and peaceful.
@RichardF767024 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #35
Campground and hosts were terrific. Everything camping should be: Peaceful, clean, very positive and supportive hosts, beautiful place.
@johnj3134199 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #32
Always a great time in August, to many mosquitos in June!
@JenniferA28334 · Camped on Aug 8, 2024 at Campsite #26
Camp host didnt seem very friendly
@BethZ6B616F31E · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #48
The campground was very nice. Campers were surprisingly quiet and latrines were very clean.
@DawnMBA3E16C2E · Camped on Jul 31, 2024 at Campsite #41
So beautiful here. The campground is also really clean and spread out. It's beautiful!
@MaddieV65EBA97 · Camped on Jul 29, 2024 at Campsite #3
Such a beautiful, quiet campground. Wildflowers are in full bloom rn. So many good trails to hike. Perfect lake to paddle board on.
@TracyM8497497 · Camped on Jul 29, 2024 at Campsite #41
I arrived at site 41, a walk in one, for a 2 night stay. a group of 5-6 kids had set up a volleyball court right next to my site and were screaming at the top of their lungs. I was not thrilled to say the least, esp when I realized they were camping literally 20' from my site at 42 (uhh, why not set up by your own campsite?!). after hauling in a bunch of gear, I decided to check w camp host who informed me that site 51 was available. after exploring the campground , I personally decided I much prefer the walk in sites as they are much more private and secluded (50 is not, however). camp hosts are new and don't seem to know much about the area, but friendly and helpful enough. lovely area for hiking and swimming ; I would definitely return.
@NaomiG6918164 · Camped on Jul 16, 2024 at Campsite #43
Loved our walk-in site. Brought a fold-up wagon to move our stuff from the car which made it painless. Absolutely quiet at night other than an occasional dog bark. Despite the neighboring walk-in sites being completely reserved, no one used them while we were there. Fantastic hiking and birding nearby. Flies (including biting flies) and mosquitoes were around but not terrible. Permethrin-treated clothing and a bit of DEET took care of them.
@Charlotte71564 · Camped on Jul 16, 2024 at Campsite #53
Wrights Lake is a beautiful location and starting point for several day and backcountry hikes. We reserved the walk-in sites (#52 and #53), but ended up spending all our time at #52. It's a big comfortable site for multiple tents whereas #53 is quite small. There's a trail from the site to the lake which was an easy hike for adults, children, and old dogs. The lake was a comfortable temperature but mucky at the bottom. I give this only a fair rating because: (1) the mosquitoes are plentiful and voracious; (2) campers play music or drums until late in the evening (Why? Id like to listen to the wind in the trees, the birds, and the sounds of nature. I almost went to the camp host and complainedbut I hate complaining.); and (3) the facility itself seems run down and not well maintained (e.g., no toilet paper late in the day on a Wednesday and the amphitheater is a human hazard). It would be nice if they remodeled the amphitheater and had evening events to engage kids and adults about our environment. Its pretty but Im not sure if well be back.
@HarryW3621540 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #67
Main campground was very well maintained. Campground hosts were very attentive and personable. Overall, the Wrights Lake facilities are declining steadily, probably due to a lack of preventative maintenance and lack of funding from USFS. Sad.
@CarolineP8E4D8 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #48
I am so happy to have Alex and Juana as the new camp hosts on the RV side! What a refreshing change! They were always happy, friendly, and delightful to be around. Thank you Royal Elk for hiring these two...I hope they stay for a very long time.
@GaryG8138589 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #35
Land of many opportunities with clean grounds and restrooms.
@LorieB5167E476 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #38
Campsites were in good shape and bathrooms stayed clean . Camp just Alex and his wife were the best we have had!
@TerryP6017658 · Camped on Sep 4, 2023 at Campsite #1
Nice place to go and well maintained. I've been going there for 64 years on and off.
@KristiSAFFD66E · Camped on Aug 27, 2023 at Campsite #45
Camp Host is wonderful. Sites are clean and plenty of room to park a 25 foot Trailer and a truck. Best kayaking and hiking ever.
@StevenA2029523 · Camped on Aug 27, 2023 at Campsite #18
Camp Manager/Host from Aug. 28-30 was soooo helpful and friendly. Campground was super clean and the water was fresh and cold for my swims. As always, the drinking water is excellent. Beautiful stay as always
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