Forbes Creek

$132.00/night

22830 Foresthill Road
Foresthill, CA 95631

Notice

Attention Campers: Sugarpine Dump Station is closed for repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Jun 10, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027

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.

Camp site features

Across 2 camp sites:

Fire pit: 1 of 2 sites
Pets allowed: all 2 sites
ADA accessible: all 2 sites
Group sites: all 2 sites
Longest RV: 45 ft
Largest party: 50 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 0.9 mi

Directions

Take Interstate 80 to the Foresthill/Auburn exit, near Auburn. Continue east for 17 miles to Foresthill. Travel through town, about 9 miles, to Forest Road 10/Sugar Pine Road. Turn left and continue about 9 miles. Look for the Sugar Pine Recreation Area sign and turn right on the first road after the sign. Continue about a half-mile to the Rocky Ridge Group Campground, on the right, and to the Madrone Group Campground, at the end of the circle.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

7 reviews

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

1 stars

Gabrielle H

Loop:Madrone

Site:

Reviewed 3 months ago

Worst camping experience. The hosts don't honor reservations from reservation.gov.

Chao X

Loop:Madrone

Site:

Reviewed a year ago

Great place and very private for groups. We alway loved this location. This was our First Church Family Camp. Unfortunately (reason for 4 stars), the day before our trip, a fire restriction was enforced for the campground, even having fire rings were not safe enough for a bonfire. We had already bought lots of things and planned on grilling but all of that took a bad turn because of the restriction. We had to scramble at camp to make things work for a large group of campers. Besides the fire restriction put in place literally the day before, the location is always a great place to camp for large groups.

Nai S

Loop:Madrone

Site:

Reviewed a year ago

We camped at the Madrone site with our family. The site is spacious and definitely can accommodate a big family. Has many picnic tables, grills, and a huge fire pit. Bathrooms were clean upon arrival and didn’t smell too bad. Note there is no cell service in the area. Overall, really enjoyed our time there with our family.

Abdulhalim K

Loop:Madrone

Site:

Reviewed 2 years ago

Excellent for famililes with kids, private, well kept bathrooms.

Daniel C

Loop:Rocky Ridge

Site:

Reviewed 2 years ago

Excellent sites!

Vanessa M

Loop:Madrone