Englebright Lake Boat-in Campgrounds are spread along its 24 miles of miles of winding shoreline in the foothills of Nevada and Yuba counties. Visitors often start their day at Skippers Cove Marina where there are boat rentals, a launch ramp, and other facilities. Popular activities on the lake include fishing, water skiing, and pleasure boating. The lake is operated by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Englebright Lake Boat-in Campgrounds are found at 16 sites around the lake, with a total of 95 campsites. None of the campsites at Englebright Lake are accessible by car. All the campsites are first-come, first served. Some sites are on beaches, others tucked in coves, and some along the river. Potable water is available at the two launch ramps - at the Narrows Day Use Area near the dam and the Joe Miller Ravine Ramp. The Boston Bar Campground has Group Campsites.
| Englebright Lake Boat-in Campground Basics | |
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| Englebright Lake Boat-in Campground Location: | Off Marysville Road, 10 miles north off Highway 20 |
| Elevation: | 1,200 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Marysville - 24 miles, 31 minutes
Grass Valley - 32 miles, 38 minutes |
| Number of Sites: | more than 95 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 4 (including children) (fee for extra people up to 8) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 (fee for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | US Army Corps of Engineers - Englebright Lake |
| Information: | (530) 432-6427 |
| Reservations | |
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| No Reservations | Englebright Lake Boat-in Campground sites at Englebright Lake are all first come, first served. |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated, but accessible toilets |
| Fees: | $20 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | Noon |
| Englebright Lake Boat-in Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire grill, tent pad, lantern hanger, plastic bag for packing out trash |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, no potable water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Englebright Lake Boat-in Campgrounds: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Narrows Day Use Area at Englebright Lake
Only a few miles west of Grass Valley, Englebright Lake offers a variety of recreation opportunities. Campers at one of the Englebright Lake Boat-in Campgrounds can access all of the lake's attractions.
Check US Army Corps of Engineers - Englebright Lake for any campground updates.
