Caples Lake Campground is across the road from Caples Lake, high on Carson Pass in the Eldorado National Forest. Visitors to the area enjoy fishing, boating, and hiking. The historic Carson-Mormon Emigrant Trail passes near the campground. A number of other scenic lakes are within a short drive of the campground.
Caples Lake Campground has 34 campsites. Fourteen are designated for tents, and several more are walk-in, tent sites. There is one double walk-in site. Thirteen sites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Some sites have wonderful views of Caples Lake and the mountains; others are tucked among the trees. All campsites are first-come, first-served. The campground was renovated in 2019.
| Caples Lake Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Caples Lake Campground Location: | Along Highway 88 at Caples Lake, 59 miles east of Jackson |
| Elevation: | 7,850 feet |
| Miles from gateway city: | Sacramento - 107 miles |
| Campground Open: | June through mid-October, depending on weather |
| Number of Sites: | 34 |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($7 per night for extra vehicle if space permits) |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Royal Elk Park Management, for the Eldorado National Forest |
| Amador Ranger District: | (209) 295-4251 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | Caples Lake Campground campsites are all first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 35 feet |
| ADA Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Favorite Campsites: | #4 (lake and mountain views, but closet o highway) #6, 8, 24 2-family site: #20 |
| Fees: | Single site: $28 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 1:00 PM |
| Caples Lake Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grills |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump Station: | Available at Plasse Resort at Silver Lake for fee |
| Campground Map: | Caples Lake Campground Map |
| Attractions near Caples Lake Campground: |
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| Updates | Last Updated January 2025 |
Caples Lake Resort
When making reservations be sure that your vehicle will fit in the space indicated on the reservations website.
For campground purposes, a vehicle is any equipment that is required to be licensed/registered. This includes RVs, trailers, cars/trucks, boat/car trailer, motorcycle/atv, etc. Vehicles parked in a truck or on a trailer are not counted separately.
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Caples Lake Campground
Visitors to the Caples Lake Campground in the Eldorado National Forest on Carson Pass find many wonderful places to explore.
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2022 - 2024