Sightseeing & food
Forbes Creek
California · Nearby: west of the crest (CA)
Forbes Creek is in Foresthill, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
22830 Foresthill Road
40.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe29.6 mi to Palisades Tahoestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Forbes Creek. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 40.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 29.6 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Drinking Water
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 45 ft.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
Choose a site
Your dates & setup
Checking 2 nights. Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.
Site & accommodation options
Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 18. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
No options are open for every night of your stay on Recreation.gov. Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Compare booking options
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Recreation.govMain booking button
Live availability & rates supplied by this provider
Unavailable for your dates
Pick your dates again on this provider's site.
Forbes Creek is sold out for your dates — nearest alternatives
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Forbes Creek, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundGiant Gap0.8 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesStandard Nonelectric: $24/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee35.4 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeShirttail Creek0.8 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesStandard Nonelectric: $24/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestSnowy Peaks Christmas Tree Farm4.9 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates#1: from $40/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov
Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 18.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS2 group standard nonelectric | R | R | $132 |
| GS1 group standard nonelectric | R | R | $132 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Forbes Creek: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Forbes Creek?
- Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Forbes Creek have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Forbes Creek?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Forbes Creek?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Chao X ★ 4 · Aug 2025Great place and very private for groups. We alway loved this location. This was our First Church Family Camp. Unfortunately (reason for 4 stars), the day before our trip, a fire restriction was enforced for the campground, even having fire rings were not safe enough for a bonfire. We had already bought lots of things and planned on grilling but all of that took a bad turn because of the restriction. We had to scramble at camp to make things work for a large group of campers. Besides the fire restriction put in place literally the day before, the location is always a great place to camp for large groups.
Nai S ★ 4 · Jun 2025We camped at the Madrone site with our family. The site is spacious and definitely can accommodate a big family. Has many picnic tables, grills, and a huge fire pit. Bathrooms were clean upon arrival and didn’t smell too bad. Note there is no cell service in the area. Overall, really enjoyed our time there with our family.
Abdulhalim K ★ 5 · Jul 2024Excellent for famililes with kids, private, well kept bathrooms.
Location
22830 Foresthill Road
40.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
29.6 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line)
Open in Google Maps ↗
Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Max stay
- 15 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Forbes Creek Group Campground sits on the southeast side of Sugar Pine Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest and is operated and maintained by the Forest Service. The site consists of two group campsites Madrone and Rocky Ridge and the campground total is two sites. Each group site is set up to accommodate both RVs and tents, allowing RVs, trailers and tents, and each can hold up to 50 people and 18 vehicles. Both sites share a central cooking and picnic area with multiple tables and a large campfire circle; there is also an unloading area and accessible parking within the campground. The units s…
Amenities
Drinking WaterTrash CollectionVault Toilets
Nearby activities
Swimming SiteHikingFishingBikingCampingBoating
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 0 pull-through, 2 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 2 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Water
- Listing Drinking water listed
- Shade
- Listing 0 of 2 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $132/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 15 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 40.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 29.6 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite
- Not listed — check with campground
Unavailable for your dates
Build around it
Things to do near Palisades Tahoe
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 45 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Delivers to Lake TahoeTahoe Campervan- Ram Promaster High Roof/Long Wheelbase
Truckee, CA
Delivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $179/nightvia Outdoorsy
Compare Forbes Creek with alternatives
Public-agency campground
vs Giant Gap
RVs to 45 ft vs 60 ft · listed from $132 vs $24/night
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Tunnel Mills II
RVs to 45 ft vs 30 ft · listed from $132 vs $99/night
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Shirttail Creek
RVs to 45 ft vs 100 ft · listed from $132 vs $24/night
Read comparison →Where Forbes Creek fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club (26.5 mi) · Silver Creek-Truckee (31.7 mi) · Goose Meadows (31.9 mi)
Other stays nearby
Giant Gap
Tent sites · RV sites
Available for your dates · 1 siteSites $24/night
≈ $48 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗
Shirttail Creek
Tent sites · RV sites
Available for your dates · 7 sitesSites $24/night
≈ $48 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗
Snowy Peaks Christmas Tree Farm
RV sites
Available for your dates · 6 sitesSites from $40/night
≈ $80 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · Continue to Hipcamp ↗