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Shirttail Campground

in Tahoe National Forest

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Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

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Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

Shirttail Campground

Shirttail Creek Campground is located on the north west shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir, this campground is set in a cedar and pine forest overlooking the reservoir. It is near the North Fork of the American River with access to trails, fishing, boating, OHV riding and swimming.

Before you go

Season

April 30 – October 31

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

$24/single site (6 people), $48/double site (12 people), $72/triple site (18 people) Trailer dump station open on Sundays from 11am to 1pm, $6. Dump station may be available on demand, please contact camp hosts.

Restrictions

OHV use is not permitted in the Sugar Pine Complex, only the staging area.

Accessibility

Restrooms, several campsites and paved trail

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