Forbes Creek Campground, Foresthill, CA

Forbes Creek Campground is located in the American River Ranger District, Tahoe National Forest (1 hr 6 min northeast of Lincoln, CA) with an elevation of 3,808 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $132.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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@DanielC8838163 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #GS2
Excellent sites!
@Abdulhali0B81B · Camped on May 31, 2024 at Campsite #GS1
Excellent for famililes with kids, private, well kept bathrooms.
@VanessaM275 · Camped on Jun 27, 2021 at Campsite #GS1
Wasps and BEARS!. The destroyed the garbage at the camp next to us. Glad we used it for camping instead of a small wedding as initially planned.
@VanessaM103593 · Camped on Jun 27, 2021 at Campsite #GS1
Wasps and BEARS!. The destroyed the garbage at the camp next to us. Glad we used it for camping instead of a small wedding as initially planned.
@TanisaH2197477 · Camped on Jun 11, 2021 at Campsite #GS1
We stayed in the Madrone site and it was very spacious with several level spots for both RVs and tents of which most were shady. There are several picnic tables and grills and a really big central fire pit which was great for an evening hang out. Our only issue is that there were several bags of trash in the bear boxes when we arrived which was really rude of the previous campers. If you stay here please clean up after yourselves.
@TanisaH222 · Camped on Jun 11, 2021 at Campsite #GS1
We stayed in the Madrone site and it was very spacious with several level spots for both RVs and tents of which most were shady. There are several picnic tables and grills and a really big central fire pit which was great for an evening hang out. Our only issue is that there were several bags of trash in the bear boxes when we arrived which was really rude of the previous campers. If you stay here please clean up after yourselves.

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