Capps Crossing
Closed indefinitely due to Caldor Fire damage under Forest Order 03-24-03. No reopening date has been announced.
Red Flag Warning issued August 12 at 11:04AM PDT until August 13 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds, which is in effect from 5 AM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Zone 136 Sierra (El Dorado-Amador) Above 5000 ft and Fire Zone 139 Sierra (Cal-Tuo) Above 5000 ft. * Thunderstorms...Isolated to scattered coverage of a mix of wet and dry thunderstorms expected. Lightning strikes may also occur outside of main precipitation cores. * Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic outflow winds could occur near any thunderstorm development. * Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine with strong outflow winds to cause a fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity.
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Capps Crossing is a shaded group campground located on the North Fork of the Cosumnes River within the Eldorado National Forest. Sitting at 5,100 feet elevation among cedar and fir trees, the campground offers a cool retreat during the warm, dry summers typical of the region's Mediterranean climate. The site features 9 individual campsites (some tent-only, some RV-capable) plus one group site that can accommodate up to 42 people. The river provides opportunities for wading, swimming, and fishing, and gold panning remains a popular activity in the area, continuing the excitement of California's historic gold mining era. Nearby attractions include hiking trails, rock climbing areas, scenic overlooks, and off-highway vehicle routes. Bears frequent the area, so all food must be stored in approved bear-resistant containers.
Directions
From Pollock Pines, take Sly Park Road (County E16) 4.3 miles south to Mormon Emigrant Trail. Turn left onto Mormon Emigrant Trail and drive 11.2 miles east to North-South Road. Turn right onto North-South Road and drive 7 miles south to the campground entrance on the left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $165 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 644-2324 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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