Shirttail Creek
Alta, California · 3,681 ft · In Tahoe National Forest
Photos: Joel Miller USFS November 2018.
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,681 ft (1,122 m)3,681 ft1,122 m
Sites29
Shirttail Creek lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 6 people45 ft
- 002Standard · up to 6 people
- 003Standard · up to 12 people45 ft
- 004Standard · up to 6 people40 ft
- 005Standard · up to 6 people
- 006Standard · up to 6 people35 ft
- 007Standard · accessible · up to 6 people35 ft
- 008Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 009Standard · up to 6 people35 ft
- 010Standard · up to 6 people40 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 12 staff entries left out.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
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About
Overview
Shirttail Campground is located on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest, 15 miles from Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating, OHV, and hiking opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation
Fishing, swimming and both motorized and non-motorized boating are popular activities on the reservoir. A paved, non-motorized accessible trail connects recreation sites on the north shore with recreation sites on the south shore and has interpretive signs and shaded benches for rest breaks. The North Fork of the American River is nearby, with additional fishing, white water boating, and swimming. Many miles of hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails are in the surrounding area. Facilities
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Shirttail Creek: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny71°48°
- WedSunny74°57°
- ThuSunny83°60°
- FriSunny83°55°
- SatSunny79°54°
Nearby camping
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Giant Gap
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Alta
Giant Gap Ridge
Dispersed · 0.7 mi · Alta
Forbes Creek
Public Land · 0.8 mi · Alta
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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