Capps Crossing
Capps Crossing is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.65111, -120.40611
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Climbing, Hiking, Rock Climbing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 831-245-6891
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Capps Crossing
Overview Capps Crossing is located on the North Fork of the Cosumnes River. The campground is located in a forested area and is well shaded during the day. Hiking trails and rock climbing areas are nearby. Recreation Wading is possible in the North Fork Cosumnes River. Fishing is an option and a good spot for swimming is nearby. While exploring the river, it's not uncommon to see people panning for gold. Gold-seeking hobbyists maintain the excitement of the old days of gold mining in the region. Facilities Capps Crossing is a unique campground. It is designed for groups, by reservation, and can accommodate 42 people. When the campground is not reserved for groups, the individual sites may be used on a first-come, first-served basis. Individual sites are limited to one vehicle and six people. Campsites 2-5 are for tents only and sites 1, 6, and 7 can fit RVs. Individual sites are arranged in a single loop that forms the group site. Natural Features Capps Crossing sits at an elevation of 5,100 feet, in the shade of cedar and fir trees. A Mediterranean climate extends over most of the forest, creating warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Nearby Attractions Visitors enjoy taking scenic drives to many overlooks in the area. Fishing, hiking, bird watching, and close proximity to off-highway vehicle routes are some of the attractions of Capps Crossing. Charges & Cancellations • Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping,
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- City of South Lake Tahoe · 31 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 462 designated routes (920 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capps Crossing Group | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Capps Crossing | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Pipi Campground | National forest campground | 5.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Pipi Campground | Private campground | 6.1 mi | — | — |
| Pipi Cg | National forest campground | 6.1 mi | — | — |
| Cowboy Camp | Private campground | 6.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.