Facility Details - SHIRTTAIL CREEK, CA

Overview

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, canoeing and hiking opportunities.

Natural Features:

Sugar Pine Reservoir covers 160 acres at an elevation of 3600 feet. The campground lies above the north shoreline, in a forest of manzanita and ponderosa pine. Summertime temperatures are warm during the day and cool at night.

Recreation:

Fishing, canoeing, swimming and boating are popular activities on the reservoir. A paved, non-motorized trail circles the campground and connects to the day use area and Giant Gap Campground.

The North Fork of the American River is nearby, with additional fishing and swimming. Many miles of hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails are in the surrounding area.

Facilities:

The campground offers several single- and double-family campsites, a few of which are accessible. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Sites Accessible Trails Biking Boating Campfire Rings Canoeing Day Use Area Drinking Water Firewood Firewood Vendor Fishing Grills	Hiking Host Lake Access Paved Roads Self Pay Station Swimming Tables Trailheads Trash Collection Vault Toilets Water Spigot
Within 10 Miles
Boat Ramp Mountain Biking	Off-Road Vehicle Trails River Access

Know Before You Go

In accordance with standard industry practices, Tahoe Recreation will be assessing a $5 additional vehicle fee on the "second vehicle" in each single family campsite, and on the "third and fourth vehicle" in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
This is not Sugar Pine Point State Park
Utility hookups and showers are not available
Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the Sugar Pine Complex, except for at the staging area near the turnoff to Big Reservoir
Call (650) 322-1181 for off-season information
This facility is operated by Tahoe Recreation, doing business as California Land Management and comments are welcome; forms are available from campground hosts or online
Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.14444, -120.78472
39°8'40"N, 120°47'5"W

From Interstate 80, take the Auburn/Ravine Road exit. 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 2 miles after crossing the boat ramp and dam). Turn right and continue a couple miles to the campground.