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Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground

Harry L. Englebright Lake

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

View releasing sites

Sun, Jul 26

30

sites

Mon, Jul 27

39

sites

Tue, Jul 28

37

sites

Wed, Jul 29

36

sites

Thu, Jul 30

17

sites

Fri, Jul 31

15

sites

Sat, Aug 1

15

sites

Sun, Aug 2

34

sites

Mon, Aug 3

37

sites

Tue, Aug 4

35

sites

Wed, Aug 5

34

sites

Thu, Aug 6

38

sites

Fri, Aug 7

19

sites

Sat, Aug 8

19

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Located between Grass Valley and Yuba City off State Route 20. Campsites are accessed by boat only. Englebright Lake is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, within a steep canyon with notable waterfalls and abundant wildlife.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

Narrows Day Use Area, Joe Miller Recreation Area, Bridgeport State Park and New Bullards Bar Reservoir are nearby.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

51 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 17

Longs Cove

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 2

Hogback

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 47

Upper Boston Bar

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 45

Upper Boston Bar

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 11

Bonanza

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 21

Longs Point

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 51

Bucks Beach

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 5

Hogback

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 4

Hogback

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 31

Shadyside

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 35

Boston Bar

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 13

Bonanza

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 48

Bucks Beach

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 33

Boston Bar

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 23

Rocky Bluff

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 28

Shadyside

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 20

Longs Point

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 34

Boston Bar

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 50

Bucks Beach

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 18

Longs Point

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 7

Hogback

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 36

Boston Bar

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 6

Hogback

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Site 30

Shadyside

BOAT IN

vehicle

8

people

shade

Important notices

ALL SITES ARE BOAT-IN ONLY - A BOAT IS REQUIRED TO ACCESS CAMPSITES
PLEASE PRINT YOUR RESERVATION AND LEAVE A COPY ON THE DASHBOARD OF YOUR VEHICLES
To make a reservation by phone please call: (877) 444-6777 OR reserve on Recreation.gov.
There are no waterborne restrooms, electricity / water / sewer site hook-ups, or water pumps at this facility. Bringing your own drinking water is highly suggested.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Common questions

Is Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Jul 26. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

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