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Caples Lake Campground
1 mi north of Kirkwood, CA · Verizon 4G
About Caples Lake Campground
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 Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018856.pdf) - [Fees and Passes](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018842.pdf) - [Non-motorized Trails ](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018779.pdf) - [Mokelumne Wilderness](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018767.pdf)
- Fees: $28/single $56/double
- Season: late June – September
- Managed by: Eldorado National Forest, FS
- Where: 1 mi north of Kirkwood, CA · 38.70416, -120.0528
Things to do:
Amenities:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emigrant Lake | Horse | 0.4 mi | 4.5 mi |
| Caples Spur Dee | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Carson Emigrant N.R.T. | Horse | 0.7 mi | 17.7 mi |
| Lake Margaret | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Schneider Corral | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.1 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Schneider Camp 4Wd | ATV road | 1.1 mi | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 17 mi
Water fill-up: 15.3 mi
Propane: 14.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Base Camp 1.6 mi
- Two Sentinels Girl Scout Camp 1.7 mi
- Kirkwood Campground 1.9 mi
- Woods Lake Campground 2.7 mi
- Showers Lake 2.9 mi
- Martin Meadow 3.9 mi