Forbes Creek
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Foresthill, CA, CA
Price: From $132 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The campground offers two group campsites, Madrone and Rocky Ridge.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Forbes Creek Group Campground offers excellent fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities near Sugar Pine Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest. A trail system connects the two group sites to the lake and nearby boat ramp, with activities including canoeing, swimming, and non-motorized biking.
Wildlife alert: Western Rattlesnake present in area—use caution when hiking. Also present: Steller's Jay, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Western Fence Lizard, and Sierra Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Forbes Creek: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 2 sites and high demand Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available Sites are spaced approximately 30 feet apart, offering relative privacy
Skip Forbes Creek if: You need RV hookups—none available at this campground. You visit outside May-October season—campground is closed. You require numerous flat tent spaces for large groups—limited flat areas reported.
Best time to visit Forbes Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Giant Gap (Foresthill, CA), Tunnel Mills Ii (Camptonville, CA), North Fork (Ca) (Camptonville, CA), Skillman (Nevada City, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Forbes Creek
Cell signal at Forbes Creek (Foresthill, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The campground offers two group campsites, Madrone and Rocky Ridge.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 2 sites and high demand
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available
Sites are spaced approximately 30 feet apart, offering relative privacy
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tahoe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tahoe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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