Visited 7/29/2017 - Jeff and I loaded up our two chocolate Labradors, Summer and Skye and set out in our Jeep Wrangler for a full day of capturing the beauty of several California Lakes. Caples Lake is one of my favorite lakes in one of my favorite counties in California. It is absolutely beautiful and is so peaceful. It is located on Highway 88 located near Kirkwood Ski Resort 62 miles east of Jackson, California and only 15 miles from Lake Tahoe. At an elevation of 7,806 feet above sea level this lake is 620 acres. Caples Lake lies in the Carson Pass area with panoramic views, this lovely alpine lake in the Sierras is in the Eldorado National Forest and is very isolated from the crowds. The lake was named for Dr. James Caples, a pioneer to the gold country, who moved here in 1849, establishing a ranch and trading post on the north side of the lake, which he ran for 30 years. I walked out to the end of the boat dock to snap a few camera shots. I just love the way the snow capped peaks accent the lake.
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