Englebright Lake Boat-in Campsites

About

Nestled in the steep Yuba River canyon between Grass Valley and Yuba City, Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground provides a unique boat-in camping experience across 51 sites distributed along 24 miles of shoreline. The campground is organized into multiple areas including Hogback, Bonanza, Longs Cove, Longs Point, Rocky Bluff, Singles Point, Shadyside, Boston Bar, Upper Boston Bar, and Bucks Beach, offering both open and wooded site options. The lake is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is a popular destination fishery, providing anglers with smallmouth and largemouth bass, trout, and Kokanee salmon. Water sports, houseboating, and wildlife viewing are also popular activities. A marina convenience store at Skipper's Cove is accessible by land or water. This is primitive camping with no hookups or running water at sites. Vault toilets are located within walking distance of camping areas. Campers must bring adequate drinking water (available near launch ramps) and pack out all trash. Fire collection is limited to dead ground wood only. The campground operates year-round with reservations required through Recreation.gov.

Directions

From Sacramento, take I-5 N to CA-99 N to CA-70 N. Take exit 18B for Lindhurst Ave in Olivehurst. Follow Hammonton Smartsville Rd to State Hwy 20 E in Smartsville. Turn right onto State Hwy 20 E, then left onto Mooney Flat Rd, then left onto Englebright Dam Rd to the launch ramp.