Campground

Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground

Harry L. Englebright Lake · Smartsville · California — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

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Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground campground
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Weekend availability at Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 6:24 AM PT

Sold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    32/38 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    33/39 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    37/39 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    39/39 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    39/39 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 20

Sites 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.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open
Oct 3Open
Oct 10Open
Oct 17Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 7Open
Oct 21Open

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
Boat In

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.

Elevation
562 ft
Contact
530-432-6427

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

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