Caples Lake Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Caples Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Jackson, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 7,828 ft
38.7042, -120.0528 in Alpine. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Caples Lake Campground?
No. Caples Lake Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
Is there drinking water at Caples Lake Campground?
Yes, Caples Lake Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Caples Lake Campground?
Caples Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Caples Lake Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Caples Lake Campground, in straight-line miles: Grover Hot Springs (hot spring, 11 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 18 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 20 miles), David Walley's Hot Springs (hot spring, 22 miles), and Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Jackson and campgrounds in Alpine.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01