Forbes Group Campground
USFS · Group Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Group Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Sugar Pine Dump Station · 0.9 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 59.7 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.1294, -120.7806
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Forbes Creek Group Campground is located on the southeast shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in a cedar and pine forest overlooking the reservoir. It is near the North Fork of the American River with access to trails and swimming.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Forbes Group Campground free?
No. Forbes Group Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Forbes Group Campground?
From I-80: Take Foresthill Road exit for 17 miles to the town of Foresthill. Continue on the road for 9 miles to Sugar Pine Road. Turn left and continue on Sugar Pine Road for 9 miles. Take the left fork and drive 4 1/2 miles to boat ramp. Turn right and head up the hill about 7 miles.
What are the rules at Forbes Group Campground?
OHV use is not permitted in the Sugar Pine Complex, only the staging area.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
