Wrights Lake
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At a Glance
About Wrights Lake
Wrights Lake is a national park campground at Eldorado National Forest in El Dorado County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Wrights Lake is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 99 ft. Campers rate it 4.3/5 across 102 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Eldorado National Forest include Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground, Lovers Leap Campground, Strawberry Point Campground, Northwind Campground and China Flat Campground.
Total reservations in June — 2025: 140
Location
Address
El Dorado County, California
Coordinates
38.8494, -120.2311
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 786 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground
Eldorado National Forest
Lovers Leap Campground
Eldorado National Forest
Strawberry Point Campground
Eldorado National Forest
Northwind Campground
Eldorado National Forest
China Flat Campground
Eldorado National Forest
Harvey West Cabin
Eldorado National Forest
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Wrights Lake FAQ
How far in advance should I book Wrights Lake?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Wrights Lake?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Wrights Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Wrights Lake right now?
Wrights Lake is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Wrights Lake?
Campsite Tonight monitors Wrights Lake for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 21 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Where is Wrights Lake located?
Wrights Lake is located in Eldorado National Forest, California.
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