Capps Crossing

California · Nearby: US-50 west of Echo Summit (CA)

Capps Crossing is in Camino, CA, listed on Recreation.gov.

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4260 EIGHT MILE ROAD
36.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe26.5 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

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Key facts

Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
36.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 26.5 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
Water
Not listed — check with campground
Price
Lowest listed rate $105/night (live price once you pick dates) Listing
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  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Beach Access
  • Campfire Rings
  • Pets Allowed
  • River Access
  • Trash Collection

Why stay here?

  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

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Up to 12 people
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Up to 60 people
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Before you go

CA California rules for campers

Booking
California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
Bears
State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
Chains
Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap

Capps Crossing: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Capps Crossing?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Capps Crossing?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Capps Crossing?
Allowed (per the listing)

Location

4260 EIGHT MILE ROAD
36.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
26.5 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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Policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
1:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

About

Capps Crossing sits along the North Fork of the Cosumnes River at about 5,100 feet, shaded under cedar and fir and subject to the region's Mediterranean-style weather warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. The river is the campground's focal point: you can wade in the shallows, try your luck fishing, or walk a short way to a good swimming spot; you may also spot hobbyists panning for gold, a reminder of the area's mining history. Nearby hiking trails and rock-climbing areas give you options on land, while birding, scenic drives to local overlooks and access to off-highway vehicle routes broa…

Amenities

Accessible Vault ToiletsBeach AccessCampfire RingsPets AllowedRiver AccessTrash CollectionVault ToiletsWater

Nearby activities

HikingCampingClimbingRock Climbing
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At a glance

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Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 2 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 2 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 2 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $105/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 36.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 26.5 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 26.5 mi

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RV rentals for this stay

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2022 Minnie Winnie 22M

Class C motorhomeSleeps 6 4.6 (10)
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
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from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com

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Where Capps Crossing fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
Nearest alternatives
Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (24.4 mi) · Emerald Bay State Park (27.1 mi) · Fallen Leaf Campground (27.1 mi)

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