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About Englebright Lake Boat-in Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (36)
What Guests Are Saying
Englebright Lake Boat-in Campground offers beautiful scenery and a clean campsite experience, making it a favorite for many visitors who appreciate the natural setting and friendly staff. However, there are concerns regarding the current reservation system, which has led to overcrowding and safety issues, as well as conflicts between campers due to the close proximity of sites. Some guests have also reported difficulties with parking and boat access, highlighting the need for improvements in site spacing and management.
What Guests Are Saying
Englebright Lake Boat-in Campground offers beautiful scenery and a clean campsite experience, making it a favorite for many visitors who appreciate the natural setting and friendly staff. However, there are concerns regarding the current reservation system, which has led to overcrowding and safety issues, as well as conflicts between campers due to the close proximity of sites. Some guests have also reported difficulties with parking and boat access, highlighting the need for improvements in site spacing and management.
Review Summary
Lauren B
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: Upper Boston Bar
Reserving ahead was difficult, not knowing how far apart sites were or what the tent area looked like or if it would fit our tent. Sites were very unkept, overgrown and full of spiders and bees. We used the tables closer to the beach and the grassy area in front of the sites.
Lauren B
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: Upper Boston Bar
Reserving ahead was difficult, not knowing how far apart sites were or what the tent area looked like or if it would fit our tent. Sites were very unkept, overgrown and full of spiders and bees. We used the tables closer to the beach and the grassy area in front of the sites.
Lauren B
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: Upper Boston Bar
Reserving ahead was difficult, not knowing how far apart sites were or what the tent area looked like or if it would fit our tent. Sites were very unkept, overgrown and full of spiders and bees. We used the tables closer to the beach and the grassy area in front of the sites.
Mary L
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Hogback
This is a boat in only campground. The entire summer has been the worst! The people that have pulled into the campsites have been disrespectful and loud at ALL hours of the night! The patrol goes home at 10:pm which does not make for a good experience. Since where we park has no cell service, I have felt less than safe. Prior to the reservation system, people would setup camp and if the loud party group saw them, they would move on. Now, the party group has to move in and take over their party because that is their reservation. The campgrounds are too close together to make this reservation only. It is so terrible!!! Please change it back!
Mary L
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Hogback
This is a boat in only campground. The entire summer has been the worst! The people that have pulled into the campsites have been disrespectful and loud at ALL hours of the night! The patrol goes home at 10:pm which does not make for a good experience. Since where we park has no cell service, I have felt less than safe. Prior to the reservation system, people would setup camp and if the loud party group saw them, they would move on. Now, the party group has to move in and take over their party because that is their reservation. The campgrounds are too close together to make this reservation only. It is so terrible!!! Please change it back!
Mary L
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Hogback
This is a boat in only campground. The entire summer has been the worst! The people that have pulled into the campsites have been disrespectful and loud at ALL hours of the night! The patrol goes home at 10:pm which does not make for a good experience. Since where we park has no cell service, I have felt less than safe. Prior to the reservation system, people would setup camp and if the loud party group saw them, they would move on. Now, the party group has to move in and take over their party because that is their reservation. The campgrounds are too close together to make this reservation only. It is so terrible!!! Please change it back!
Peggy A
VerifiedOctober 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: Bucks Beach
Very very clean and breathtakingly beautiful but inconsiderate boaters seem to be progressively on the rise. No cell service keeps the experience relatively quiet, private and remote.
Peggy A
VerifiedOctober 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: Bucks Beach
Very very clean and breathtakingly beautiful but inconsiderate boaters seem to be progressively on the rise. No cell service keeps the experience relatively quiet, private and remote.
Peggy A
VerifiedOctober 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: Bucks Beach
Very very clean and breathtakingly beautiful but inconsiderate boaters seem to be progressively on the rise. No cell service keeps the experience relatively quiet, private and remote.
Stephen M
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: Bucks Beach
My boat broke down before we could even get our supplies to our camp site so I didn’t get to go camping I was told by the ranger that took us out in his boat to retrieve our supplies that I would get a refund and never did
Location & Directions for Englebright Lake Boat-in Campground
12896 Englebright Dam Rd, Smartsville, CA 95977 United States
Elevation: 159 ft
Highway access
Englebright Lake Boat-in Campground is accessible via CA-70 N and State Hwy 20 E. The campground is located approximately 25 miles from I-5 and CA-99.
Nearby National Park
South Entrance
Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (90 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
- Print your reservation and leave it on your vehicle's dashboard.
- You can reserve by calling (877) 444-6777 or online at Recreation.gov.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site types & loops
- All campsites are accessible only by boat.
Utilities
- No restrooms or water hookups available; bring your own drinking water.
Site capacity
- A maximum of eight people are allowed per campsite.
- Each campsite can accommodate two tents.
Pets
- Keep pets on a leash no longer than six feet at all times.
Safety & rules
- Fireworks are not allowed.
Fires & fuel
- Buy or gather firewood locally; don't cut trees or take firewood home.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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