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California · Recreation.gov

Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground

39.2433° N / 121.2747° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Tracked from May 1, 202751 monitored sites

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10294618

When Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground reopens

Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
0
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
1,348

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
02505007501,0001,2501,5001,336111MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 1,348

Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 1,336 of 1,348 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Tuesday (99.1%), with Wednesday (11) and Saturday (1) next in line.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
04008001,2001,6001,336000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · PT · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 05:00 and 09:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 1,345 of 1,348 detected openings (99.8%). The remaining 0.2% occurred outside those hours. Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 9DMEDIAN · 19 DAYS OUTP75 · 28D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 19 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 9–28 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
7  372.7%
8  372.7%
9  372.7%
10  372.7%
14  372.7%

Site 7 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 37. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · May 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 51 monitored sites

Of the 87 tracked site-nights (May 1 – May 3, 2027): 87 open for online reservation.

Where the open windows are

0% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 87 of 87 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

May 1 – May 3, 2027
Not open online0%
Open site-nights87 / 87
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 87
Weekday openings29
Weekend openings58

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 29 fall on weekdays and 58 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

May 2027 – May 2027
02040608010087MAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

May holds the most room. 87 of 87 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 29 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
23  3
24  3
25  3
26  3
27  3

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Tracked window

Coverage

Campsite Sniper's data for this facility starts May 1, 2027. That is about 180 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before May 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe May 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.

Stays and site detail

87 open site-nights across 29 sites at Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 29 2-night, 29 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 1, 2027 at site 23.

All 29 sites with current availability
SiteHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
23None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
24None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
25None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
26None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
27None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
28None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
29None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
30None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
31None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
32None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
33None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
34None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
35None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
36None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
37None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
38None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
39None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
40None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
41None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
42None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
43None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
44None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
45None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
46None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
47None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
48None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
49None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
50None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027
51None33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027

About Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground

Overview

Englebright Lake is nestled in the steep Yuba River canyon, of the Sierra Nevada foothills. This location offers a unique boat-in camping experience, several species of sport fish, abundant wildlife, and year round water-based recreational activities for enthusiasts and families alike. Located between Grass Valley and Yuba City off State Route 20.

Recreation

Englebright Lake is a destination fishery, providing anglers with a variety of options including small and large mouth bass, trout and Kokanee salmon. The boat-in campground has 51 sites that include a fire ring, lantern hanger, picnic table and tent pad.

Facilities

Campsites are accessed by boat only. Sites are remote with no hookups. Vault toilets are available within walking distance. Be sure to pack potable water with you before heading to your campsite. Some of the campsites are located in open, grassy areas while others are tucked into wooded areas. A marina convenience store is located on the lake and accessible by land or water.

Natural Features

Englebright Lake is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, within a steep canyon with notable waterfalls and abundant wildlife. A mix of agricultural land and thick forest surround the lake and campgrounds.

51 monitored sitesNo hookupsWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8

Getting there

From Sacramento, CA follow I-5 N, CA-99 N and CA 70 N to Lindhurst Ave in Olivehurst. Take exit 18B from CA-70 N. Take Hammonton Smartsville Rd to State Hwy 20 E in Smartsville. Turn right onto State Hwy 20 E. Turn left onto Mooney Flat Rd. Turn Left onto Englebright Dam Rd.

12896 Englebright Dam Rd, Smartsville, CA 95977530-432-6427
BirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFishingHuntingJet SkiingKayakingPaddle BoatingPaddlingPicnickingSwimmingSwimming SiteTubingWater AccessWater ActivitiesWater SkiingWater Sports

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground?

Reservations for Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 87 of 87 tracked site-nights are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1,348 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 1,348 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground?

Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 1,336 of 1,348 (99.1%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground?

29 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts May 1, 2027 at site 23. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which month has the most availability at Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground?

May 2027, with 87 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 87.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 19 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 9-28 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground?

Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground begins May 1, 2027 — about 180 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before May 1, 2027.

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