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Capps Crossing

Capps CrossingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
10
sites
May–Oct
best months

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The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Eldorado National Forest.

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  • 10 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 5,126 ft
  • Near CaminoPlacerville Ranger District · Eldorado National Forest

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.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Capps Crossing

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Ham's Station

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 8 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Capps Crossing

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      45° / 30°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 30°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 32°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 35°

      8 wet

    5. May

      63° / 42°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 49°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 56°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 55°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 51°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 43°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 34°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 30°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Calaveras Big Trees, CA, 26.3 mi away at 4,695 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide

      Eldorado National Forest · Order dated September 22, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Nov 2, 2026 · Forest Service

Capps Crossing

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