Caples Lake

The resort is open year round as an "all season" retreat for the fisherman, skier, photographer, hiker and all others who prefer the simple, unspoiled beauty of mountains that rise to 10,400 feet. You will enjoy the rustic, friendly atmosphere of this quiet mountain resort. On Highway 88, 1.5 miles east of Kirkwood, 4 miles west of the Carson Pass, at 7800 feet elevation. We are located 60 miles east of Jackson and 30 miles south of Lake Tahoe. For reservations, you can call 209-258-8888 or write P.O. Box 88, Kirkwood, CA 95646

Named after James "Doc" Caples who emigrated from Ohio in 1848 and passed through the area on his way to settle in Placerville and Sacramento. "Doc" Caples was a delegate to the 1849 convention which wrote the CA State Constitution under which California was admitted to the union in 1850.

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