Shirttail Creek
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Foresthill, CA, CA
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$72 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (110 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Sugar Pine Reservoir covers 160 acres at an elevation of 3600 feet.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/shirttail-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Shirttail Creek offers excellent fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities on Sugar Pine Reservoir with well-maintained facilities and plenty of shade. Google reviewers consistently praised the clean bathrooms, beautiful setting, and proximity to hiking trails.
Wildlife alert: Steller's Jay, Black-headed Grosbeak, Douglas' Squirrel, and Sharp-tailed Snake are documented in the area. Swimming and water activities may encounter Domestic Mallard.
Insider tips for Shirttail Creek: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 29 sites Sound carries throughout the campground; be mindful during quiet hours Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available Access boat launch and fishing directly from the north shore location
Skip Shirttail Creek if: You need RV hookups — this campground has none. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer larger, less crowded campgrounds.
Best time to visit Shirttail Creek: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Giant Gap (Foresthill, CA), Forbes Creek (Foresthill, CA), Tunnel Mills Ii (Camptonville, CA), North Fork (Ca) (Camptonville, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Shirttail Creek
Cell signal at Shirttail 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.
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.Sugar Pine Reservoir covers 160 acres at an elevation of 3600 feet.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 29 sites
Sound carries throughout the campground; be mindful during quiet hours
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available
Access boat launch and fishing directly from the north shore location
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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). Turn right and continue about 1.5 miles, turn left into the campground.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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