Wrights Lake

Photo · Kelly Maxey

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

77Sites

99 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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 is close to Wrights Lake, a 40-acre body of water popular for its serene and quiet atmosphere. 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).

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The sites · 77

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
AREA WRIGHTS LAKE	XXXX	management	35 ft	—
AREA WRIGHTS LAKE	XXXX1	management	—	—
AREA WRIGHTS LAKE	XXXX10	management	—	—
AREA WRIGHTS LAKE	XXXX11	management	—	—
AREA WRIGHTS LAKE	XXXX2	management	—	—
AREA WRIGHTS LAKE	XXXX3	management	—	—
AREA WRIGHTS LAKE	XXXX4	management	—	—
AREA WRIGHTS LAKE	XXXX5	management	—	—
AREA WRIGHTS LAKE	XXXX6	management	—	—
AREA WRIGHTS LAKE	XXXX7	management	—	—
AREA WRIGHTS LAKE	XXXX8	management	—	—
AREA WRIGHTS LAKE	XXXX9	management	—	—
DBLK	031	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
DBLK	056	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
TENT	001	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
TENT	002	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
TENT	003	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
TENT	004	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
TENT	005	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
TENT	006	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
TENT	007	tent only nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
TENT	008	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
TENT	009	tent only nonelectric	—	—
TENT	010	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
TENT	011	tent only nonelectric	—	—
TENT	012	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
TENT	013	tent only nonelectric	—	—
TENT	014	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
TENT	015	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
TENT	016	tent only nonelectric	—	—
TENT	017	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
TENT	018	tent only nonelectric	—	—	yes
TENT	019	tent only nonelectric	—	—
WALK	041	walk to	—	—
WALK	042	walk to	—	—
WALK	043	walk to	—	—
WALK	044	walk to	—	—
WALK	050	walk to	—	—
WALK	051	walk to	—	—
WALK	052	walk to	—	—
WALK	053	walk to	—	—
WALK	054	walk to	—	—
WRIG	020	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
WRIG	021	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
WRIG	022	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
WRIG	023	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
WRIG	024	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
WRIG	025	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
WRIG	026	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
WRIG	027	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
WRIG	028	standard nonelectric	99 ft	—	yes
WRIG	029	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
WRIG	030	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
WRIG	032	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
WRIG	033	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
WRIG	034	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
WRIG	035	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes
WRIG	036	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
WRIG	038	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
WRIG	039	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—	yes

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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This campground sits in CA-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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