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Capps Crossing

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USDA Forest Service
9Supported overnight records
3Published site categories
9Sites with a reported party limit
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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, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity. Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person. Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes. Cancellation Fee: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.. Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 14 days before your arrival date.   Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld.

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How much is documented?

Reported fields across the 9 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.

Party limit
9
Vehicle limit
9
Vehicle length
5
Driveway entry
9
Shade
1

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The campsite mix

Standard Nonelectric
4
Tent Only Nonelectric
4
Group Standard Area Nonelectric
1

Operator 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. The entrance to Capps Crossing will be on the left.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

9 published campsite records

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Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 001
AREA CAPPS CROSSING
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 40 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 40 ft
Numeric screening only
6 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 002
AREA CAPPS CROSSING
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
6 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 003
AREA CAPPS CROSSING
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
6 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 004
AREA CAPPS CROSSING
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
6 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 005
AREA CAPPS CROSSING
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
6 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 006
AREA CAPPS CROSSING
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 40 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 40 ft
Numeric screening only
6 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 007
AREA CAPPS CROSSING
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 40 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 40 ft
Numeric screening only
6 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 010
AREA CAPPS CROSSING
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 40 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 40 ft
Numeric screening only
6 people
2 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site CAPP
AREA CAPPS CROSSING
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Group Standard Area Nonelectric
Rv: 40 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 40 ft
Numeric screening only
60 people
13 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Full

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