Wrights Lake
Wrights Lake is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.84944, -120.23111
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Non-motorized Boating, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 831-245-6891
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Wrights Lake
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 i
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- City of South Lake Tahoe · 15 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 320 designated routes (382 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrights Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Wrights Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Wrights Lake Info Station | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lovers Leap Cg & Day Use | National forest campground | 6.0 mi | — | — |
| Lovers Leap Campground | National forest campground | 6.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.