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 Caples Lake is located approximately 60 miles east of Jackson at
an elevation of 7,950 feet in the beautiful El Dorado National
Forest. Caples contains 600 surface acres of clear blue water.
The lake has one camping facility with 35 sites accommodating
both tents and RV's. All boating is permitted with a 5 mph speed
restriction. Improved launching facilities and boat rentals are
available at the lake. The lake is limited to trout for the
fisherman however a good quality and quantity rainbow, brown,
brook, and lake trout are available.
Located at 7950 feet in elevation and surrounded by granite
peaks, fir, pine, and groves of aspen and alder, Caples Lake is
pure joy for the photographer and avid angler. There is fishing
access at the Caples auxiliary dam, Caples Lake Resort, and
Woods Creek, which also provides parking and vault toilets. At
the west end of the lake, the Caples Lake Trailhead has parking,
vault toilets, fishing, and trail access to the backcountry.
For more information
contact Amador Ranger Station at (209) 295-4251. Caples Lake
Resort (209) 258-8888. Kirkwood Resort (209) 258-6000. |
