30 sites located near a little creek that feeds Sugar Pine Reservoir.
Gorgeous scenery, calm, and relaxing. Swim in the lake or hike on the trail that surrounds it. Set up camp right on a picturesque creek and fall asleep to the sound of running water. Wake up early and take a walk in the brisk morning air to the reservoir where you can swim out to a small island.
- Hours Reserve online or call; reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance
- Address Sugar Pine Road, Foresthill, CA 95631
- Phone 877-444-6777
- Website Shirttail Creek Campground
- Best Feature Accessible restrooms, several campsites and paved trail
- Swimming
- Trails
- Accessible Restrooms
From Interstate 80: Take the Foresthill Road exit for 17 miles to the town of Foresthill. Continue on the road for 9 miles to Sugar Pine Road. Turn left and continue on Sugar Pine Road for 9 miles and take a right on the first road after the Sugar Pine Recreation Area sign. Travel 1 1/2 miles to the campground.
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