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Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground

38.8419° N / 120.2352° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
15 monitored sites

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Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground

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No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026 · of 15 monitored sites

Of the 120 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026): 120 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).

No online availability right now

Of the 120 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026): 120 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.

Load status

Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026
Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 120

Of the 120 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026): 120 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Sep 2026
02550751001250 OPENSEPSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are on sites not offered for online reservation.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 12 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

About Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground

Overview

The Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground is available to visitors travelling with equestrian or packstock animals. The campground is situated near the Wrights Lake Campground in a grassy, open timber stand near the stream flowing from the spillway of Wrights Lake. The area is well-known for its vistas, hiking, wildflowers and birding.

Recreation

The campground provides access to the stream and lake, where visitors enjoy trout fishing, swimming and paddling. Motorboats are prohibited in the area. Stock users will enjoy access to multiple equestrian trails providing enjoyable rides throughout the back country and Desolation Wilderness, but may not ride through the Wrights Lake Campground and Day Use areas. An equestrian trail map is posted in the campground. Educational programs are offered at the Wrights Lake Campground amphitheater.

Facilities

The campground offers 15 campsites for tents or RVs with equestrians and other packstock. Each site is equipped with a table, campfire ring and grill; there are no hookups. Firewood can be gathered in the area. The campground has accessible vault toilets.

Natural Features

At nearly 7,000 feet in elevation, the campground is surrounded by a mixed conifer forest with a grassy understory. Large lodgepole and fir trees help shade the campsites. Wildflowers bloom throughout the spring and summer seasons. The campground is near Wrights Lake, a shallow 40-acre body of water popular for its serene and quiet atmosphere.

Nearby Attractions

Barrett Lake 4WD trail is popular for both motorized and non-motorized recreation. Desolation Wilderness permits for day trips are available at the wilderness trailheads, and overnight hiking permits are available at the Pacific Ranger Station, or online .

15 monitored sitesRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups12 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6

Getting there

From Placerville, CA: Travel US-50 east approximately 25 miles to Ice House Road. Turn north onto Ice House Road. Take the 1st right to stay on Ice House Road. Travel approximately 10 miles to the junction with Big Hill Lookout Road/Wrights Lake Tie Road. Turn right toward Ice House Reservoir on the Wrights Lake Tie Road. At approximately 1.2 miles, stay to the left. Travel another 1.7 miles, turn left. Continue approximately 6.2 miles to Wrights Lake Road (Wrights Road). Turn left and travel another 2 miles to the campground.

Wrights Lake, Eldorado National Forest, CA530-644-2324
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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground?

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Which sites at Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

12 of the 12 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft.

Does Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground have online availability right now?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 120 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.

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