Wrights Lake

US Forest Service · California

Wrights Lake in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: $36/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type: RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV: Yes
Number of sites: 350
Phone: 831-245-6891
Coordinates: 38.84944, -120.23111

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-05-02, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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