Campsite for booking · Foresthill

Forbes Creek

via Recreation.gov Foresthill, CA, Foresthill, California, United States

Overview

Pitches
2
Pitch types
caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
14:00 / 12:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Drinking waterListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov
  • ToiletsListed by Recreation.gov
  • Wheelchair accessibleListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

Overview

Forbes Creek Group Campground is located near the southeast shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, canoeing and hiking opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation

Fishing, canoeing, swimming and boating are popular activities on the reservoir. A trail system for walking and non-motorized biking connects the two group sites at the campground, to the lake and nearby boat ramp. The North Fork of the American River is nearby, offering opportunities for additional fishing and swimming. Many miles of hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails are in the surrounding area. Facilities

The campground offers two group campsites, Madrone and Rocky Ridge. Each site can accommodate up to 50 people and 18 vehicles. Both sites are equipped with a central cooking and picnic area, with a large campfire circle and multiple tables. RVs, trailers and tents are allowed within the campground. An unloading area and accessible parking are available within the campground. Natural Features

The 160-acre Sugar Pine Reservoir sits at an elevation of 3,600 feet. Stands of cedar and ponderosa pine provides ample shade in the campground, which overlooks the reservoir. Summertime temperatures are warm during the day and cool at night.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Giant Gap Campground
    Campsite · Foresthill, California · Paid
    1.2 km from the pick-up area
  2. Shirttail Creek
    Campsite · Foresthill, California
    1.3 km from the pick-up area
  3. Chicken Hawk Campground
    Campsite · Foresthill, California · Free
    5.9 km from the pick-up area
  4. Dutch Flat RV Resort
    Campsite · Colfax, California
    7.6 km from the pick-up area
  5. Camp Norge
    Campsite · Colfax, California
    7.7 km from the pick-up area
  6. Motorhome parking near Colfax
    Motorhome parking · Colfax, California
    8.3 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Foresthill
    Service point · Foresthill, CaliforniaWaste
    1.5 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Truckee
    Water point · Truckee, CaliforniaWater
    45 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Forbes Creek. CampsiteMotorhome parkingFull map

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Giant Gap

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  • Dogs allowed
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Shirttail Creek

Foresthill, CA, California · 1.3 km away

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Tunnel Mills II

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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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