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About Shirttail Creek
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (143)
What Guests Are Saying
Shirttail Creek Campground is praised for its clean grounds, well-maintained campsites, and beautiful lake, ideal for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful environment, starry skies, and friendly camp host, Kevin, who enhances the camping experience. While some noted issues like limited cell service and occasional bathroom odors, overall, guests enjoyed their time and expressed a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Shirttail Creek Campground is praised for its clean grounds, well-maintained campsites, and beautiful lake, ideal for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful environment, starry skies, and friendly camp host, Kevin, who enhances the camping experience. While some noted issues like limited cell service and occasional bathroom odors, overall, guests enjoyed their time and expressed a desire to return.
Review Summary
Cassandra M
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
Clean fun and relaxing! Super low key campground d where you can leave you stuff at the beach and not worry about theft or vandalism.
Mary L
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
Our campsite for 6 seemed small for 2 tents. One tent had to be placed right next to the fire pit and grill since it was the only flat area, so we never used those items at our site. The neighboring campsites were quite loud until midnight and beyond - with no ranger coming around to maintain quiet hour rules, which made it very difficult for everyone including young kids to sleep.
On the positive side, the lake was within walking distance and it was lovely setting up a tent and enjoying lunch next to the water and rafting in the lake.
Arianna E
VerifiedAugust 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
This is not a double, large group site, it is a single site. But the camp host were very helpful and allowed us to use site 27 and 28.
Robert W
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
Great place, relatively quiet family atmosphere, we don’t get cell service which we like. Great for paddle boarding since there is a 5 mph speed limit on the reservoir.
Mike F
VerifiedAugust 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
The grounds are very clean.
The whole area is very quiet.
Robert M
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
It is my favorite place to camp. I have been going there for years. We went every year with my whole family. The campsites are well maintained. The lake is clear and great for swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding. The trails that go around the lake are well maintained. We have walked and rode bikes on the trails. You are away from the light pollution so you see the most stars. There are places to put boats in at the lake and trails for quads and motorcycles too. There is no service in the campground which I consider a plus. No calls to answer, no emails to respond to. Just free from everything for a little bit. If you drive up the hill you can get service if you need it too.
Cindy C
VerifiedAugust 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
Shirttail Creek Campground was a bit "lively" on Friday & Saturday night, but settled down eventually. We avoided this campground for the last 5 years due to poor management and unsavory campers. It has a different vibe now...feels more family oriented and safer. No cell service, but that was expected. It's good to disconnect occasionally. The camp host was pleasant. The lake was lovely. Although there was a motorized boat that was exceeding the speed limit near the shore. Wondering why the dump station is not open and when it will be fixed.
Linda K
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
Great lake for swimming and walking/riding.
Zach D
VerifiedJuly 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
Kevin is the vest campground host ever. Helped me and the boy fish, was incredibly friendly and helpful. Campsite and bathrooms were clean. Lake beautiful as always!
Susan W
VerifiedJuly 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK
Beautiful little lake area. Bring your lake toys and enjoy a wonderful time.
Make sure you go through Forest Hill to get there. The Colfax route is BRUTAL. There should be a warning on the Shirttail website or reminder email.
Location & Directions for Shirttail Creek
22830 Foresthill Road, Foresthill, CA 95631 United States
Elevation: 1,118 ft
Getting There
From either east bound or west bound Interstate 80 take exit 121, Auburn Ravine Road to Foresthill. Continue east for 17 mi, to Foresthill. Travel through town, about 9 mi, to Forest Road 10/Sugar Pine Road. Turn left and continue 9 mi to the Suga...
From either east bound or west bound Interstate 80 take exit 121, Auburn Ravine Road to Foresthill. Continue east for 17 mi, to Foresthill. Travel through town, about 9 mi, to Forest Road 10/Sugar Pine Road. Turn left and continue 9 mi to the Sugar Pine Campgrounds road (approximately 1 mi after crossing the Sugar Pine Reservoir dam). Turn right and continue about 1.5 mi, turn left into the campground.
Highway access
Shirttail Creek is accessible via Interstate 80, with the nearest exit being exit 121 for Auburn Ravine Road. From there, it is approximately 26 miles to the campground via Foresthill Road and Sugar Pine Road.
Policies & Rules
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.***
- Water Faucets: • 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. • Visitors may not connect hoses to faucets for sanitation concerns. • Faucets are meant for drinking water only. For sanitation reasons there can be no bathing or cleaning at faucets. • All grey water must be properly disposed of at the dump station. Trash: • 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. • Make sure to properly close/lock dumpsters to avoid wildlife getting in the trash. Campsite: • Camp only in designated camping areas. Areas beyond the campground could have hazard trees. • Only park in designated parking spaces. Parking off of pavement in camping areas is prohibited. • No parking in or blocking road ways. • Keep food in bear boxes at all times. • If visitors need to hang things they can use rachets straps or bungees. Using screws, nails, and staples is prohibited. • Stapling into the preparation tables and/or picnic tables is prohibited due to the damage it causes. • Cutting or damaging standing trees is prohibited. • Collecting dead wood is highly encouraged. Visitors must have a wood cutting permit to cut wood on the ground. • DAY USE: • 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. • Park in designated parking spots. No parking along painted curbs or by boat ramp. • 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).
- 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.
- This is not Sugar Pine Point State Park
- 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.
- Utility hookups and showers are not available
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
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Last updated: October 19, 2026
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