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Capps Crossing
7 mi east of Grizzly Flats, CA · No signal at camp
About Capps Crossing
Capps Crossing is located on the North Fork of the Cosumnes River. The campground is located in a forested area and is well shaded during the day. Hiking trails and rock climbing areas are nearby. Wading is possible in the North Fork Cosumnes River. Fishing is an option and a good spot for swimming is nearby. While exploring the river, it's not uncommon to see people panning for gold. Gold-seeking hobbyists maintain the excitement of the old days of gold mining in the region. Capps Crossing is a unique campground. It is designed for groups, by reservation, and can accommodate 42 people. When the campground is not reserved for groups, the individual sites may be used on a first-come, first-served basis. Individual sites are limited to one vehicle and six people. Campsites 2-5 are for tents only and sites 1, 6, and 7 can fit RVs. Individual sites are arranged in a single loop that forms…
- Fees: $165 group $28 single $56 double $5/extra vehicle fee
- Managed by: Eldorado National Forest, FS
- Where: 7 mi east of Grizzly Flats, CA · 38.65111, -120.40611
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Camp | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Duncan Ridge | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Steely | Horse, Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Plummer Ridge Loop | Horse, Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 20.4 mi |
| Caldor Loop | Horse, Dirt bike | 1.6 mi | 23.0 mi |
| 49Ner | Horse, Dirt bike | 1.6 mi | 1.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
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: 12.5 mi
Propane: 12 mi