Shirttail Creek

Tahoe National Forest, CA · ≈32.2 mi to Lincoln
Sites
29
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
32.2 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Boating and fishing enthusiasts
  • Water activity lovers
  • Pet-friendly camping
  • ADA accessible sites

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing water or sewer hookups
  • Those seeking convenience near town

Connectivity

Best bet: VerizonUsable LTE — good enough to stay connected · 1 of 3 carriers reach here
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What's here

27 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
2 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

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35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Pets allowedShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingHikingMountain BikingNon-Motorized BoatingSwimmingWater AccessWater Activities
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Workable for mid-size rigsRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Basic amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Lincoln, ~32.2 miGet directions ↗

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Photos

Photos: Joel Miller USFS November 2018., USDA

Overview

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, boating, OHV, and hiking opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation Fishing, swimming and both motorized and non-motorized boating are popular activities on the reservoir. A paved, non-motorized accessible trail connects recreation sites on the north shore with recreation sites on the south shore and has interpretive signs and shaded benches for rest breaks. The North Fork of the American River is nearby, with additional fishing, white water boating, and swimming. Many miles of hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails are in the surrounding area. Facilities The campground offers single and double family campsites and one triple site; a few of the campsites are accessible. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as well as vault toilets and drinking water. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. 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. Nearby Attractions Shirttail Creek Campground is a recreation site within the Sugar Pine Recreation Area which includes an additional family campground, a group campground, a boat ramp, and a day use picnic site, as well as a trail that circles the entire lake. The North Fork American Wild And Scenic River can be accessed near by. Other recreation opportunities include many hiking, equestrian, mountain biking, and OHV trails.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground