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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 is close to Wrights Lake, a 40-acre body of water popular for its serene and quiet atmosphere. Charges & Cancellations https://www.recreation.gov/marketing.do?goto=/acm/resPolicies.htm ADA Access: N
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.
Single Site: $25 per night
Family Site: $50 per night
A windy road from highway 50 brings you up to Wright Lake.
This lake has a lovely granite top background and is shallow in a lot of areas for kids.
Make sure you bring mosquito spray as this place is swarming with them.
Expect to pay around 10 bucks minimum if going for the day and around 28 or more when it comes to camping. There are access to trail heads as well in the area.
What a hidden gem. So peaceful and quiet. It is so beautiful.
Bring your mat, picnic basket, mosquito repellent, SUP/kayak. Hangout the whole day here and don't forget to clean as you go.
I grew up camping here - they have added additional parking areas over the years, but otherwise it has remained virtually the same. There is burn damage from the Caldor fire on the road in, but the lake area is unburned.
