Caples Lake Campground
Kirkwood, California · 7,838 ft · In Eldorado National Forest
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At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,838 ft (2,389 m)7,838 ft2,389 m
- Land
- Eldorado National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Caravan / RV sites
- Tent sites
- Toilets
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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
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Caples Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny59°40°
- ThuSunny59°40°
- FriSunny65°40°
- SatSunny61°39°
- SunSunny58°38°
Nearby camping
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Base Camp
Campground · 1.6 mi · Kirkwood
Kirkwood Campground
Public Land · 1.9 mi · Kirkwood
Kirkwood Campground
Public Land · 1.9 mi · Kirkwood
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Kirkwood share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 7.4 mi
Scotts Lake Dispersed Camping
Meyers, CA
- 11 mi
Gray Rock Camping Area
Kirkwood, CA
- 13 mi
Camp site
Kirkwood, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Eldorado National Forest
- 13 mi
Shriner Lake Campground
Bear Valley, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Eldorado National Forest
- 13 mi
Camp site
Meyers, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Eldorado National Forest
- 13 mi
Camp site
Meyers, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Eldorado National Forest
Location and contact
Data from OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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