Sightseeing & food
Shirttail Creek
California · Nearby: west of the crest (CA)
Shirttail Creek is in Foresthill, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
22830 Foresthill Road
40.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe29.7 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 — Shirttail Creek. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (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: 100 ft (18 of 18 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pull-through / back-in
- 2 pull-through, 27 back-in Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 40.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 29.7 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Accessible Campsites
- Accessible Trails
- Accessible Vault Toilets
- Campfire Rings
- Drinking Water
- Grills
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 100 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 109 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
Choose a site
Your dates & setup
Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Showing options for: 35-ft RV.
Sites that match your setup
Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 18. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisRV length limit not listedNo hookups
? Length limit not listed
Available for both nightsEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
Available for both nightsEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
Available for both nightsEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Standard Nonelectric
RV length limit not listedNo hookups
? Length limit not listed
Available for both nightsEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Compare booking options
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option that fits your setup for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Recreation.govMain booking button
Live availability & rates supplied by this provider
Lowest open: Standard Nonelectric
Available for your dates · 5 sites
$24/night
Pick your dates again on this provider's site.
Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Shirttail Creek, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundGiant Gap0.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesStandard Nonelectric: $24/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee35.3 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeForbes Creek0.8 mi away (straight-line) · PublicUnavailable for your datesCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestAlta Pines Camp5.3 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent or RV site: from $60/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 024 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 008 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $48 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | ✓ | R | $24 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | R | R | $48 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | R | ✓ | $48 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | R | R | $48 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | R | ✓ | $48 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | R | R | $48 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | ✓ | R | $72 |
✓ 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: 100 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Shirttail Creek: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Shirttail Creek?
- Longest RV site listed: 100 ft (18 of 18 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Shirttail Creek have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Shirttail Creek?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Shirttail Creek?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Rachel C ★ 5 · Oct 2025We love this campground and the lake is so peaceful and beautiful. The camp host this year was so nice and he had the sweetest dog too. The only downside was the flies in the bathroom, it was bad this year. But other that that we love it here.
Jillian E ★ 4 · Oct 2025Can't beat only $25 a night for good views and nice camping spots.
Jordan P ★ 5 · Sep 2025Great campground. Well maintained and nice big spots. We have a 30’ travel trailer and fit into spot 22 with 0 issues and also had room for a third car. Bathrooms are as clean as can be for a pit toilet. Lake is amazing and short walk away. We will be back for sure.
Location
22830 Foresthill Road
40.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
29.7 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Max stay
- 15 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Shirttail Creek Campground sits on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, about 15 miles from the small mountain town of Foresthill. The reservoir itself covers 160 acres at roughly 3,600 feet elevation, and the campground perches just above the waterline in a stand of manzanita and ponderosa pine where summer days are warm and nights cool. Water-based recreation is the draw here: anglers and boaters use both motorized and non-motorized craft on the lake, swimmers take advantage of the shoreline, and a paved, non-motorized accessible trail links recreation sites …
Amenities
Accessible CampsitesAccessible TrailsAccessible Vault ToiletsCampfire RingsDrinking WaterGrillsPaved ParkingPaved RoadsPets AllowedPicnic TablesSelf Pay StationShadeTrash CollectionWater Spigot
Nearby activities
SwimmingFishingCampingBoatingMountain BikingWater ActivitiesNon Motorized BoatingWater AccessHiking
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: 100 ft (18 of 18 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 2 pull-through, 27 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 29 paved, 1 gravel site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (43 reports)
- Water
- Listing Drinking water listed
- Shade
- Listing 30 of 30 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 15 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 40.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 29.7 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
- Not listed — check with campground
Available for your dates · 5 sitesRV site from $24/night
For your RV
- Longest RV site listed here: 100 ft.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- No hookups listed.
Build around it
Things to do near Palisades Tahoe
Compare Shirttail Creek with alternatives
Public-agency campground
vs Giant Gap
RVs to 100 ft vs 60 ft
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs North Fork
RVs to 100 ft vs 50 ft · 40.5 vs 35.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Forbes Creek
RVs to 100 ft vs 45 ft · listed from $24 vs $132/night
Read comparison →Where Shirttail Creek fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club (26.3 mi) · Silver Creek-Truckee (31.8 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 ↗
Alta Pines Camp
Tent sites · RV sites
Available for your dates · 4 sitesSites from $60/night
≈ $120 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · Continue to Hipcamp ↗
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 ↗