Caples Lake Campground

Info

  • Date: September 30 to October 2, 2011
  • Forest: Eldorado National Forest
  • Region: Amador Ranger District
  • Major highway: 88
  • Nearby lakes: Silver Lake
  • Notes: no reservations required, fire pits, picnic tables, vault toilets (more info)
  • Likes: restaurant nearby, close to the lake, rarely crowded
  • Dislikes: highway in between campsites and lake
  • Previous trips

Second time here. This spot quickly became a favorite for short trips because it was so close to the freeway, great fishing, and never crowded. This was our four year anniversary.

Silver Lake is nearby and it is just as beautiful!