
Weekend availability at Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 6:24 AM PTSold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Open32/38 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open33/39 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open37/39 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open39/39 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open39/39 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground?
as of September 20Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 51
About this 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. Nearby Attractions Narrows Day Use Area, Joe Miller Recreation Area, Bridgeport State Park and New Bullards Bar Reservoir are nearby. Charges & Cancellations As per Recreation.gov policy.
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.
Activities
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- CANOEING
- BIRDING
- DAY USE AREA
- KAYAKING
- PADDLING
- PADDLE BOATING
- PICNICKING
- SWIMMING
- WATER ACCESS
- WATER SKIING
- TUBING
- SWIMMING SITE
- FISHING
- HUNTING
- JET SKIING
- WATER ACTIVITIES
- WATER SPORTS
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Cottage Creek Campground (CA)Tahoe National Forest13 mi
- Hornswoggle Group CampgroundTahoe National Forest14 mi
- Oregon Creek Day Use AreaTahoe National Forest14 mi
- Schoolhouse Campground (CA)Tahoe National Forest14 mi
- Garden Point Boat-in CampgroundTahoe National Forest15 mi
- Dark Day Boating SiteTahoe National Forest16 mi
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