Army Corps of Engineers · California
Englebright Lake Boat-In Campground
Army Corps of Engineers · California, United States
- Sites
- 51
- Hookups
- 51 with water
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Payment will be made through Recreation.gov
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 531 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Harry L. Englebright Lake
- Nearest town
- Smartsville
- Address
- PO BOX 6, Smartsville, CA, 95977
- Phone
- 530-432-6427
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hunting, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Paddle Boating, Paddling, Picnicking
51 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 40° | 30° | 71° | 3 of 11 |
| February | 60° | 40° | 28° | 76° | 3 of 11 |
| March | 63° | 43° | 30° | 84° | 1 of 11 |
| April | 68° | 46° | 35° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 80° | 55° | 43° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 61° | 49° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 97° | 68° | 57° | 109° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 96° | 67° | 60° | 107° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 89° | 62° | 52° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 79° | 52° | 42° | 97° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 65° | 45° | 33° | 78° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 57° | 38° | 29° | 67° | 2 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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