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Caples Lake Campground

Caples Lake Campground is situated in the Eldorado National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain and a large lake. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in early spring to highs in the 80s during summer months. Nearby attractions include hiking trails and the scenic Kirkwood Mountain Resort, offering opportunities for outdoor activities.

Description

National Forest

Eldorado National Forest

Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.Caples Lake CampgroundFees and PassesNon-motorized Trails Mokelumne Wilderness

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Location

Caples Lake Campground is located in California

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

38.704164 N
120.052795 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

Contact

General Info

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3 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 4, 2020

Close to the top of the world

This is a high elevation campground located across the highway from Caples Lake and Reservoir.

In winter it is snowed over creating a majestic sight.

In summer it just as spectacular. Very clear and very cold.

Fishing is the sport here. No speedboats.

Campground is riddled with boulders and slate rocks. Daily temp might reach 90f when its 100f in the valley.

Can get windy.

Vault toilets as plumbing would freeze and burst in winter.

Reviewed May. 20, 2018

Nice location, right on the hwy though

This is a nice location in that it's right across the road from Caples Lake. There can be a lot of road noise depending on your site as some sit right along the highway. Stayed here many times in various sites. There is a lot of hiking in the area, and several lakes. Vault toilets, picnic tables, grills, fire rings. May or may not have water. Hosts are nice and keep it quiet.

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  • Review photo of Caples Lake Campground by Patricia O., May 20, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there cell phone reception at Caples Lake Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.