Caples Lake Campground

CampgroundPaid26 km from South Lake Tahoe, California

Mountains in Alpine County, California, about 0.9 km from Caples Lake Campground — Nearby: Mountains in Alpine County, California · 0.9 km awayPhoto: rob Stoeltje from loenen, netherlands / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Thimble Peak, Caples Lake, about 1.7 km from Caples Lake Campground — Nearby: Thimble Peak, Caples Lake · 1.7 km awayPhoto: Ken Lund / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Plot of OpenStreetMap data

CampsiteFull map

Fee: Paid
Website: fs.usda.gov/recarea/eldorado/recarea/?recid=78524

Water and dump stations nearby

Potable water
Water point near South Lake Tahoe · Fee not recorded
More water fill stations nearby
15 mi from Caples Lake Campground, in a straight lineDirections to Water point near South Lake Tahoe in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
RV dump station
Service point near South Lake Tahoe · Fee not recorded
More RV dump stations nearby
17 mi from Caples Lake Campground, in a straight lineDirections to Service point near South Lake Tahoe in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

Straight-line distance from Caples Lake Campground. From OpenStreetMap: "fee not recorded" means no fee is tagged, not that it's free.

Recreation.gov

Book Caples Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

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 • Fees and Passes • Non-motorized Trails • Mokelumne Wilderness Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), provided by federal agencies, updated October 13, 2026. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government.

Services & facilities

Drinking waterNot recorded
Waste disposalNot recorded
ElectricityNot recorded
ToiletsYes
ShowersNot recorded
Wi-FiNot recorded
Dogs allowedNot recorded
Wheelchair accessNot recorded
Tents allowedYes
Caravans allowedYes

"Not recorded" means OpenStreetMap has no tag for it yet, not that it's missing.

Prices & opening

A fee is charged. Opening hours are not recorded. Check current prices on their website.

Getting there (GPS, access, height)

GPS coordinates

38.70513, -120.05370

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No height limit recorded. Check access and signage on arrival.

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