Capps Crossing
Its 9 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Capps Crossing is a National Forest campground near El Dorado, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 40 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 9
- Tent sites
- 4
- Group sites
- 1
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
9 sites; the longest takes a 40 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA CAPPS CROSSING | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 001 |
| 002 | AREA CAPPS CROSSING | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 002 |
| 003 | AREA CAPPS CROSSING | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 003 |
| 004 | AREA CAPPS CROSSING | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 004 |
| 005 | AREA CAPPS CROSSING | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 005 |
| 006 | AREA CAPPS CROSSING | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 006 |
| 007 | AREA CAPPS CROSSING | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 007 |
| 010 | AREA CAPPS CROSSING | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 010 |
| CAPP | AREA CAPPS CROSSING | Group standard area nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site CAPP |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,131 ft
38.6511, -120.4061 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Capps Crossing?
Sites at Capps Crossing are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233981).
How many campsites does Capps Crossing have?
Capps Crossing has 9 campsites, including 4 tent sites and 1 group site.
Does Capps Crossing have RV hookups?
No. Capps Crossing has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 40 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Capps Crossing?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Capps Crossing; 9 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Are dogs allowed at Capps Crossing?
Yes, pets are allowed at Capps Crossing.
Who manages Capps Crossing?
Capps Crossing is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Capps Crossing
Swimming nearby
The nearest swimming hole to Capps Crossing, in a straight line: Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
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More campgrounds: camping near El Dorado and campgrounds in El Dorado.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01