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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

Crystal M

Verified

July 29, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

4

Campsite was very nice and clean and close to the water. Campsite host was very kind and accommodating. Bathrooms were kept clean. Lots of paved trails around which was very nice.

Jamie d

Verified

July 24, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

4

This year we have one of the best host. Kevin is such a nice guy and keeps his eye on everything. We love Shirttail but wish the dump would get fixed, after two years it seems a bit long.

Diana M

Verified

July 14, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

5

Love this campground. Very peaceful.

Natalie M

Verified

July 13, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

5

The warm water and the fact that there weren’t any boats or jet skis made the lake absolutely ideal. The small quiet campground was a nice setting and we had #7 which is open on one side to a beautiful meadow plus has its own path to the rec trail and is less than 10 minute walk to the lake. Camp host Kevin was kind and made his rounds in the evening. We’ll be back!

Jesse S

Verified

June 25, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

4

Good water access, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, all good. Was hot when we were there. Some biking around the lake but trail needs work. We didn't use the restrooms as we are self contained. Easy beach access and plenty of beach space. No cell service of any kind at the camp site, but we biked up the hill to get 2 bars 5g Verizon. Camp was very quiet after about 8PM.

Jason J

Verified

June 22, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

4

Great camp site. We are newer to camping and the site was accessible. Great experience.

Edgar S

Verified

June 16, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

5

Come prepared. Vaulted toilets bring your own water. Great Lake and paved trail around it.

Jamie d

Verified

May 28, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

4

We go often, enjoy the area. It is a shame the RV dump has been closed for so long.

Craig A

Verified

May 25, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

5

This was my first visit to Shirttail Creek Campground. I'll be back! The grounds were well maintained. Sugar Pine Lake is just the right size for kayaking and paddle boarding. I really liked the paved hiking path that goes about halfway around the lake. The other half is a dirt path but easily managed.

Michael S

Verified

November 5, 2024 β€’ Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK

5

We stayed for two nights in late Oct. Site 14 was clean and easy to back our 26FT trailer into. Just don't drive to the campground from Hwy 80 on Iowa Hill Road if you have a motorhome or trailer due to the 15% grade and hairpin turns . Use forest Hill Road from Auburn to get to Sugar Pine Reservoir.

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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