Wrights Lake Campground

Kyburz, CA

4.8(45 reviews)

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About this campground

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.

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.

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.

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.

What campers say

Wrights Lake Campground sits in scenic surroundings with a small, shallow lake that’s well suited to kayaking, paddleboarding and family paddling. Campsites feel spaced and often quiet, with tent-only and RV loops; many sites offer filtered lake views and nearby hikes of varied difficulty. Facilities are generally well kept and card payment is available, and hosts are often helpful, though a few visitors reported difficult interactions. Practical tradeoffs include mosquitoes at times, occasional noise during hunting season, and a few reports of shower issues; some noted wildlife in the water that could affect fishing. Overall a peaceful, picturesque spot.

Our summary of 45 traveler reviews.