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State Park
Wrights Lake
Eldorado National Forest · Kyburz, CA
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- Eldorado National Forest — official page
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- Address:Kyburz, CA
About
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
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Wrights Lake
Trail
Maude Lake via Rockbound Trail
California
8.1 mi1,657 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Wrights Lake to Enchanted Pools
California
3.3 mi692 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Island and Twin Lakes
California
7.1 mi1,873 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Grouse, Hemlock, and Smith Lake via Twin Lakes Trail
California
5.6 mi1,913 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Wrights Lake to Grouse Lake
California
4.0 mi1,401 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Enchanted Pools, Twin Lakes, Island Lake Loop
California
6.7 mi1,883 ftgain
Difficult
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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