Kirkwood Lake Campground is located a short drive off Highway 88, 57 miles east of Jackson. The campground is next to beautiful Kirkwood Lake. The area is great for fishing, hiking, and swimming. Kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards are a fun way to explore the lake. Nearby Silver Lake has boating and waterskiing. Kirkwood Resort offers a number of summer activities, including use of their lifts for mountain biking.
Kirkwood Lake Campground has 12 tent-only campsites, all first-come, first served. A number of small summer homes are tucked away among the trees around the lake.
| Kirkwood Lake Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Kirkwood Lake Campground Location: | Off Highway 88 near Caples Lake, 57 miles east of Jackson |
| Elevation: | 7,660 feet |
| Miles from gateway city: | Sacramento - 101 miles |
| Campground Open: | Late June through mid-September |
| Number of Sites: | 12 |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($7 per night for extra vehicle) |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Sierra Recreation Managers, for the Eldorado National Forest |
| Amador Ranger District: | (209) 295-4251 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | Kirkwood Lake Campground campsites are all first-come, first-served. |
| ADA Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $28 per night for single site |
| Favorite Campsites: | #1, 2, 4, 11 |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 1:00 PM |
| Kirkwood Lake Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grills, bear-proof food storage boxes |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump Station: | Available at Plasse Resort at Silver Lake for fee |
| Campground Map: | Kirkwood Lake Campground Map |
| Attractions near Kirkwood Lake Campground: |
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Nearby Caples Lake Resort
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.
Kirkwood Lake Campground
Those staying at Kirkwood Lake Campground in the Eldorado National Forest on Carson Pass find many wonderful places to explore.
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