Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground
Eldorado National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST, CA, CA
Price: From $36 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The campground provides access to the stream and lake, where visitors enjoy trout fishing, swimming and paddling.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground is specifically designed for visitors with horses and pack animals, situated in a scenic area known for vistas, hiking, wildflowers, and birding near Wrights Lake in Eldorado National Forest.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Coyote, and Golden Eagle present in the area. Gray-headed Pika and American Pika also documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 15 sites. Campground outhouses are serviced daily according to camper reports. Firewood is available for sale on-site.
Skip Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground if: You don't have equestrian or pack stock animals — campground is specifically designated for these visitors.. You need full hookups — no hookups available; bring a self-contained unit or tent camp.. You're visiting outside May-October — campground operates seasonally..
Best time to visit Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.. Summer — Google reviews note Wrights Lake Road is viable for larger trailers and vehicles during summer months..
Nearby campgrounds: Wrights Lake (Kyburz, CA), Harvey West Cabin (CAMINO, CA), Ice House (Twin Bridges, CA), Big Silver Group (POLLOCK PINES, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground
Cell signal at Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground (ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The campground provides access to the stream and lake, where visitors enjoy trout fishing, swimming and paddling.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 15 sites.
Campground outhouses are serviced daily according to camper reports.
Firewood is available for sale on-site.
Official operating season for the campground.
Google reviews note Wrights Lake Road is viable for larger trailers and vehicles during summer months.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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 an
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Eldorado National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Eldorado National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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