USDA Forest Service · California
Forbes Creek
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 2
- Hookups
- 2 with water, 2 no hookups
- Season
- May 7 to November 15
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,760 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- FORBES CK GRP, MADRONE CG (NFSR 0010-022-01) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Tahoe National Forest
- Nearest town
- Foresthill
- Address
- 22830 Foresthill Road, Foresthill, CA, 95631
- Phone
- 530-367-2224
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming
2 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 33° | 20° | 64° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 51° | 33° | 21° | 67° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 52° | 34° | 19° | 78° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 58° | 37° | 23° | 73° | 5 of 11 |
| May | 68° | 46° | 32° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 78° | 53° | 38° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 60° | 48° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 59° | 53° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 80° | 54° | 45° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 71° | 46° | 34° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 56° | 39° | 27° | 71° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 48° | 34° | 16° | 62° | 7 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Watson Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Brimstone OHV Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
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