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Sugar Pine Staging Area
7 mi south of Alta, CA · Verizon 4G
About Sugar Pine Staging Area
**During the winter months, the American River OHV system may be closed after periods of heavy rain when soil moisture levels would likely result in trail damage if riding were to occur. For the most up to date information, please call (530)-478-6254 x228** This is the main staging area for the Foresthill OHV Trails. The large gravel parking lot area is the best location for day users to park and for RV or toy hauler camping (camping subject to closure per forest order). There are no hookups or water. There are vault toilet restrooms and trash containers centrally located. Loading ramps are available. Beginning fall of 2020, the Sugar Pine Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) **Wet Weather Management Plan** will be implemented for OHV Roads and Trails on American River Ranger District. This will increase OHV riding opportunities by adopting a more flexible open/close strategy for riding in…
- Managed by: USFS - Tahoe National Forest
- Where: 7 mi south of Alta, CA · 39.12417, -120.76057
Things to do:
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Pine OHV Staging Area | ATV road | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| Serpentine Tie-Part of Loop 4 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Sugar Pine Tie (Loop 1) | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| Parker Flat (Loop 1) | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.1 mi | 5.9 mi |
| Sugar Pine | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.2 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Serpentine(Loop 4) | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.2 mi | 6.2 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: 1.8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Parker Flat Staging Area - (530)-478-6254 x228 0.4 mi
- Forbes Creek 1.3 mi
- Forbes Group Campground 1.4 mi
- Big Reservoir Campground 1.4 mi
- Shirttail Creek 1.9 mi
- Giant Gap 2 mi