Shirttail Creek
Shirttail Campground is located on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest, 15 miles from Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating, OHV, and hiking opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 27 |
| Tent-only | 2 |
| Host/management | 12 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 100 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
29 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 51 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 12 / 4 | |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 52 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 008 | Tent only | Back-in | 29 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | |
| 009 | Standard | 35 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | ||
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 100 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | Single campsites (8 people) $24.00, double campsites (16 people) $48.00, triple campsite (24 people) $72.00. |
| Accessibility | Sites 007, 026, 029 are listed accessible |
The campground offers single and double family campsites and one triple site; a few of the campsites are accessible. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as well as vault toilets and drinking water. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | April 30 to October 31 |
| Forest | Tahoe National Forest |
| Booking | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777), or on-line at www.recreation.gov |
| Fees | $24/single site (6 people), $48/double site (12 people), $72/triple site (18 people) Trailer dump station open on Sundays from 11am to 1pm, $6. Dump station may be available on demand, please contact camp hosts. |
| Rules | OHV use is not permitted in the Sugar Pine Complex, only the staging area. |
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Getting there
From either east bound or west bound Interstate 80 take exit 121, Auburn Ravine Road to Foresthill. Continue east for 17 miles, to Foresthill. Travel through town, about 9 miles, to Forest Road 10/Sugar Pine Road. Turn left and continue 9 miles to the Sugar Pine Campgrounds road (approximately 1 mile after crossing the Sugar Pine Reservoir dam).
| Nearest town | Foresthill, California |
| Coordinates | 39.1419° N, 120.7865° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTmu Rx Support
46 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 1.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | DeMartini RV Sales ↗ | 15 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sipes Tahoe ↗ | 25.6 mi |
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Shirttail Creek Campground - Tahoe National Forest, CA
Worth a stop
Shirttail Creek Campground is a recreation site within the Sugar Pine Recreation Area which includes an additional family campground, a group campground, a boat ramp, and a day use picnic site, as well as a trail that circles the entire lake. The North Fork American Wild And Scenic River can be accessed near by. Other recreation opportunities include many hiking, equestrian, mountain biking, and OHV trails.
- 0.1 mi
- 0.9 miSugar Pine Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 3.7 miEuchre Bar Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 9.9 miRalston Picnic Site ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miShirttail Creek ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.1 miManzanita ↗0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miShirttail (tie 1-7)0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.7 miParker ATV Tie0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.8 miRocky Ridge0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miDusty Ridge (loop 7)4.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Tahoe National Forest.
- inTahoe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,181,139 acres
- 13.7 miEldorado National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 793,653 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
Sugar Pine Reservoir covers 160 acres at an elevation of 3600 feet. The campground lies above the north shoreline, in a forest of manzanita and ponderosa pine. Summertime temperatures are warm during the day and cool at night.
Recreation
Fishing, swimming and both motorized and non-motorized boating are popular activities on the reservoir. A paved, non-motorized accessible trail connects recreation sites on the north shore with recreation sites on the south shore and has interpretive signs and shaded benches for rest breaks. The North Fork of the American River is nearby, with additional fishing, white water boating, and swimming. Many miles of hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails are in the surrounding area.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Shirttail Creek?
Sites at Shirttail Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777), or on-line at www.recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Shirttail Creek?
Single campsites (8 people) $24.00, double campsites (16 people) $48.00, triple campsite (24 people) $72.00.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Shirttail Creek?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Shirttail Creek have?
41 sites, including 27 standard sites without power and 2 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Shirttail Creek?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Shirttail Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Shirttail Creek. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Shirttail Creek?
Sites 007, 026, and 029 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Shirttail Creek?
Fishing, swimming and both motorized and non-motorized boating are popular activities on the reservoir. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Shirttail Creek?
Foresthill, California. Shirttail Creek Campground is a recreation site within the Sugar Pine Recreation Area which includes an additional family campground, a group campground, a boat ramp, and a day use picnic site, as well as a trail that circles the entire lake.
Source: Getting there
What if Shirttail Creek is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Giant Gap (0.4 mi), Forbes Group Campground (0.8 mi), and Forbes Creek (0.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby