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Shirttail Creek

SHIRTTAIL CREEK
SHIRTTAIL CREEK
SHIRTTAIL CREEK

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Shirttail Creek

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.

Number of accommodations: 26

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on May 18

Sites & Availability

26 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
β›Ί 008, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
6 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
No Hookups
$72.00
/ per night

Reviews (110)

What Guests Are Saying

Shirttail Creek Campground offers a great location with beautiful views, spacious and well-maintained sites, and easy access to the lake for activities like kayaking and swimming. Many visitors highlighted the friendliness and helpfulness of the camp host, Kevin, along with the cleanliness of the facilities. While there were some concerns about noise, bugs, and the closed dump station, overall, guests expressed a strong desire to return due to the peaceful atmosphere and enjoyable experiences.

Review Summary

4.2
110 reviews
5
57.3%
63
4
23.6%
26
3
9.1%
10
2
5.5%
6
1
4.5%
5

Eduard N

Verified

November 29, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 024, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

5

Great location, the weather was hot, but plenty of shade, enough place to set up couple tents, the spot we had was separated from others, could see only one or two other spots.
Walking distance to the reservoir, plenty of spaces to lay down and swim. Got a bit crowded over the weekend, but was expected. Also not everyone cared about the quiet hours, was getting loud way past 10PM.
Besides that would come back.

Rachel C

Verified

October 11, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

5

We love this campground and the lake is so peaceful and beautiful. The camp host this year was so nice and he had the sweetest dog too. The only downside was the flies in the bathroom, it was bad this year. But other that that we love it here.

Jillian E

Verified

October 7, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

4

Can't beat only $25 a night for good views and nice camping spots.

Jordan P

Verified

September 28, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

5

Great campground. Well maintained and nice big spots. We have a 30’ travel trailer and fit into spot 22 with 0 issues and also had room for a third car. Bathrooms are as clean as can be for a pit toilet. Lake is amazing and short walk away. We will be back for sure.

Svetlana F

Verified

September 15, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

4

Very knowledgeable nice host, Kevin, gave us history, points, suggestions. Lake is very clean, restrooms are cleaned every day, our camp was nearby so we saw, a little bit of smell, but not bad.

Jamie d

Verified

August 30, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

5

The weather was so nice. A little breeze and no bugs for the most part. Our new camp host is on top of his job yet still friendly.
I wish you would fix the dump station.( 2 years, it has been closed) It was so nice for us and others.
Now we have to drive out of our way to dump. If it is the price. raise it to $10, I am sure no one would complain. We really miss the convince of the dump.

Vang v

Verified

August 13, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

2

My Reserved a campsite was taken when we arrived. Host didn’t even ask me if I wanted a refund or give me another site. Luckly I reserved 2 site at the same campground and had to squeeze in 4 cars and 15plus people. I couldn't get a refund, and was denied through the website even though my reserved site was taken, they didn’t give me a reason also… 32$ lost… campgrounds experience overall went well. Love the lake and how it has trails along the lake. Somewhat need renovation though, we made the best of it. Would go back lol, because we love to camp.

Rachel B

Verified

August 8, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

5

We had a great time hiking, kayaking, fishing, and biking. Kevin was a great camp host. We were there for about 10 days and just enjoyed the quiet time.

Frank B

Verified

August 5, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

5

The camp host was amazing. The campgrounds were clean and safe. The bugs were light. Enjoyed our stay.

Daniel T

Verified

August 1, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

4

Great site

Location Shirttail Creek

Address:
22830 Foresthill Road
Foresthill, CA, 95631
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.1419 / -120.786

Elevation: 1118 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

*** Large single unit RVs are not suitable for the campground roads. Even though a site might have a 40 foot parking space, a 40 foot long RV can’t navigate through the campground. Also please remember that site parking length includes trailer and vehicle.***

General

Water Faucets:
β€’ While safe to drink, the potable water in the campground has a high iron content and visitors may wish to bring their own drinking water.
β€’ Visitors may not connect hoses to faucets for sanitation concerns.
β€’ Faucets are meant for drinking water only. For sanitation reasons there can be no bathing or cleaning at faucets.
β€’ All grey water must be properly disposed of at the dump station. 
Trash:
β€’ Trash should be placed in dumpsters. If the dumpsters are full then trash must be properly stored in a bear box until the dumpster is emptied, or can be taken to the nearest dumpster. This is to avoid wildlife getting in the trash and dispersing it through the forest.  
β€’ Make sure to properly close/lock dumpsters to avoid wildlife getting in the trash.
Campsite:
β€’ Camp only in designated camping areas. Areas beyond the campground could have hazard trees. 
β€’ Only park in designated parking spaces. Parking off of pavement in camping areas is prohibited.
β€’ No parking in or blocking road ways. 
β€’ Keep food in bear boxes at all times. 
β€’ If visitors need to hang things they can use rachets straps or bungees. Using screws, nails, and staples is prohibited. 
β€’ Stapling into the preparation tables and/or picnic tables is prohibited due to the damage it causes. 
β€’ Cutting or damaging standing trees is prohibited.  
β€’ Collecting dead wood is highly encouraged. Visitors must have a wood cutting permit to cut wood on the ground. 
β€’
DAY USE:  
β€’ NO Swimming on or around the boat dock/ ramp. Swimmers must stay 100 feet away at all times to keep a safe distance from boat traffic. 
β€’ Park in designated parking spots. No parking along painted curbs or by boat ramp. 
β€’ All vehicles must pay for day use parking at the Sugar Pine Day Use Area. The $5.00 Day use parking is not included in the camping fee. 
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the American River Ranger District (530) 367-2224 (voice), (530) 367-2226 (TDD).

General

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

General

This is not Sugar Pine Point State Park

General

Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the Sugar Pine Complex, except for at the staging area near the turnoff to Big Reservoir, such as Sugarpine OHV and Parker Flat.

General

Utility hookups and showers are not available

General

Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest

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