State Park
Caples Lake Campground
Eldorado National Forest · Kirkwood, CA
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State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
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Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Managing agency
- Eldorado National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Address:Kirkwood, CA
About
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)
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Camp Store
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Caples Lake Campground
Trail
Caples Lake to Shower Lake via Schneider Cow Camp Road
California
8.1 mi2,110 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Caples Lake to Emigrant Lake Trail
California
8.2 mi2,110 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Lake Margaret Trail
California
4.6 mi709 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Sentinels Trail
California
4.1 mi1,129 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Kirkwood Meadows Loop
California
2.6 mi486 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Emigrant Pass Trail
California
5.8 mi1,237 ftgain
Difficult
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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