Sightseeing & food
California · Nearby: west of the crest (CA)
Forbes Creek is in Foresthill, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
| 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 (Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
RVs to 45 ft vs 60 ft · listed from $132 vs $24/night
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Live from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Live from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7.
| Site | Sa 7 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| GS2 group standard nonelectric | C | $132 |
| GS1 group standard nonelectric | C | $132 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
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.
22830 Foresthill Road
40.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
29.6 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line)
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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…
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
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.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Forbes Creek, not driving.
