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Forbes Creek
6 mi south of Alta, CA · Verizon 4G
About Forbes Creek
Forbes Creek Group Campground is located near the southeast shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, canoeing and hiking opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Fishing, canoeing, swimming and boating are popular activities on the reservoir. A trail system for walking and non-motorized biking connects the two group sites at the campground, to the lake and nearby boat ramp. The North Fork of the American River is nearby, offering opportunities for additional fishing and swimming. Many miles of hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails are in the surrounding area. The campground offers two group campsites, Madrone and Rocky Ridge. Each site can accommodate up to 50 people and 18 vehicles. Both sites are equipped with a central cooking and picnic area, with a large campfire circle and…
- Managed by: Tahoe National Forest, FS
- Where: 6 mi south of Alta, CA · 39.13111, -120.78194
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ridge | Hiking | at camp | 0.4 mi |
| Sugar Pine Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Serpentine(Loop 4) | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.2 mi | 6.2 mi |
| Parker Flat (Loop 1) | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.4 mi | 5.9 mi |
| Dusty Spur (Tie 1-4) | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.4 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Parker ATV Tie | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 0.9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Forbes Group Campground 0.1 mi
- Giant Gap 0.8 mi
- Shirttail Creek 0.8 mi
- Parker Flat Staging Area - (530)-478-6254 x228 1 mi
- Sugar Pine Staging Area 1.3 mi
- Big Reservoir Campground 1.7 mi