Englebright Lake camping reservations change to online-only Jan 1

Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, camping at Englebright Lake will only be available with a reservation made through www.recreation.gov.

Once the change occurs, campsite reservations may be made up to 24 hours in advance. If campsite reservations are not available for desired dates, users may set alerts to be notified of openings.

Englebright Lake campgrounds are accessible only by boat, and campers will be required to print and display their reservation confirmation on the dashboard of all vehicles for the duration of their stay.

First-come, first-served camping at Englebright Lake will continue through Dec. 31, 2023.

Recreation.gov is the government's centralized travel planning platform and reservation system for 14 federal agencies, offering the tools, tips, and information needed for you to discover destinations and activities, plan a trip, and explore outdoor and cultural destinations in your zip code and across the country.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one of the leading federal providers of outdoor and water-based recreation, hosting millions of visitors annually to its more than 400 lake and river projects. To discover the Sacramento District recreation site nearest you, please visit https://www.spk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/.