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Caples Lake Campground

Caples Lake Campground offers 34 first-come, first-served campsites at 7,850 feet elevation with paved roads and parking spurs (20-40 feet), amenities including vault toilets and potable water, and a nearby public boat ramp less than a mile away.

The campground is open late June through September and accommodates tents, trailers, and RVs, with a campground host on-site and bear boxes available.

Access is 59 miles east of Jackson on Highway 88, with nearby services at Caples Lake Resort including a store, restaurant, and boat rentals.


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