Forbes Creek Campground
Forbes Creek Campground
Forbes Creek Group Campground is a reservation-only facility on the southeast shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir at 3,600 feet elevation, featuring two spacious group sites (Madrone and Rocky Ridge) that accommodate up to 45-foot RVs and can host 18-50 people each.
The campground offers direct access to the 160-acre reservoir for fishing, canoeing, swimming, and non-motorized boating, plus a nearby boat ramp and trail system connecting to the North Fork of the American River.
Amenities include piped water, vaulted toilets, accessible restrooms, and fire pits, though there is no cell service; the campground operates May through October and requires reservations through Recreation. gov.
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