Forbes Group Campground
Forbes Creek Group Campground is located on the southeast shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in a cedar and pine forest overlooking the reservoir. It is near the North Fork of the American River with access to trails and swimming.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $132 per site |
| Accessibility | Restrooms and Campsites |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May 14 to October 11 |
| 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 | $132 per site |
| Rules | OHV use is not permitted in the Sugar Pine Complex, only the staging area. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 39.1308° N, 120.7836° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSly Park Rx
30 mi from the campground · 36 acres
- PrescribedTnf East Zone Rx Fire Support
37 mi from the campground
- PrescribedLoafer Creek Dwr Vmp Rx
45 mi from the campground · 68 acres
- PrescribedSpooner Pile Rx
47 mi from the campground · 5 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | DeMartini RV Sales ↗ | 15.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sipes Tahoe ↗ | 25.2 mi |
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Forbes Creek Group Campground Tahoe National Forest, CA
Worth a stop
- 0.4 miSugar Pine Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 0.7 mi
- 4.4 miEuchre Bar Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 9.1 miRalston Picnic Site ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miRocky Ridge0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miDusty Spur (Tie 1-4)0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.6 miParker ATV Tie0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.6 miShirttail Creek ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miManzanita ↗0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miShirttail (Tie 1-7)0.3 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
- 13.1 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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Forbes Group Campground?
Sites at Forbes Group Campground 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 Forbes Group Campground?
$132 per site
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Forbes Group Campground?
Forbes Group Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Forbes Group Campground?
Restrooms and Campsites.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Forbes Group Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Forbes Creek (0.1 mi), Giant Gap (0.7 mi), and Shirttail Creek (0.8 mi).
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