Smartville, California
Lake Englebright (Englebright Reservoir) is
at an elevation of 527 feet and is located off of
Hwy 20 just west of Penn Valley, California.
The lake has a surface area of 815 acres with
a shoreline of 24 miles that snakes 9 miles
long above the dam. Englebright is a boat camper's
bonanza with only boat access camping allowed..
Boats can be launched at the Park
Headquarters, or at Skppers Cove, where boats
can also be rented. You can then proceed
up the lake to a campsite, or stay on a houseboat
if you have rented one. The shoreline is
steep and rocky with a private rural feel
to it, but there are sandy beaches with pines and
oaks at some campgrounds. Fishing is
great in the quite narrow coves. Waterskiing is allowed
only on the first 2/3 of the lake from the
dam.
CAMPING
100 Developed Boat-In Sites Only
- Currently $10 per day, call and check for current rates
BOATING
Power, Row, Jet ski, Windsurf, Canoe, Sail,
Waterski, House, and Inflatables are allowed.
There is a full service marina with launch
ramps.
Rentals: Fishing, Canoe, Waterski boats,
Houseboats & Patio Boats.
Docks, Berths, Moorings, and Gas
RECREATION
Fishing: Trout, Catfish, Kokanie, Bass,
& Bluegill
Swimming, Picnicking, Hiking, Boat Camping
CONTACTS
US Army Corps of Engineering
(530) 639-2342
Skippers Cove (530) 639-2272
