Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232045
When Forbes Creek reopens
Forbes Creek's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 15, 2026 · of 2 monitored sites
Of the 118 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 15, 2026): 63 open for online reservation · 21 reserved · 4 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 30 closed.
Where the open windows are
46.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 63 of 118 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 15, 2026Not open online46.6%
Open site-nights63 / 118
Reserved (of online inventory)21 / 84
Weekday openings45
Weekend openings18
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 45 fall on weekdays and 18 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026November shows no online availability. 0 of 30 tracked site-nights are open there — 30 closed.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 2 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| GS2 | 34 |
| GS1 | 29 |
The 2 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Oct 9
November0 of 30 · closed
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Oct 9. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
63 open site-nights across 2 sites at Forbes Creek, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 10 2-night, 10 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site GS1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 45 ft. 2 sites take 25 ft, 2 sites take 35 ft, 2 sites take 40 ft.
All 2 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS2 | 45 ft | None | 34 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +22 more |
| GS1 | 45 ft | None | 29 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +17 more |
About Forbes Creek
Overview
Forbes Creek Group Campground is located near the southeast shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, canoeing and hiking opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
Recreation
Fishing, canoeing, swimming and boating are popular activities on the reservoir. A trail system for walking and non-motorized biking connects the two group sites at the campground, to the lake and nearby boat ramp. The North Fork of the American River is nearby, offering opportunities for additional fishing and swimming. Many miles of hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails are in the surrounding area.
Facilities
The campground offers two group campsites, Madrone and Rocky Ridge. Each site can accommodate up to 50 people and 18 vehicles. Both sites are equipped with a central cooking and picnic area, with a large campfire circle and multiple tables. RVs, trailers and tents are allowed within the campground. An unloading area and accessible parking are available within the campground.
Natural Features
The 160-acre Sugar Pine Reservoir sits at an elevation of 3,600 feet. Stands of cedar and ponderosa pine provides ample shade in the campground, which overlooks the reservoir. Summertime temperatures are warm during the day and cool at night.
2 monitored sitesRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups2 shadedPets OKMax party 50
Getting there
Take Interstate 80 to the Foresthill/Auburn exit, near Auburn. Continue east for 17 miles to Foresthill. Travel through town, about 9 miles, to Forest Road 10/Sugar Pine Road. Turn left and continue about 9 miles. Look for the Sugar Pine Recreation Area sign and turn right on the first road after the sign. Continue about a half-mile to the Rocky Ridge Group Campground, on the right, and to the Madrone Group Campground, at the end of the circle.
22830 Foresthill Road, Foresthill, CA 95631530-367-2224
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming Site
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232045 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232045 · Forbes Creek · Foresthill CA9 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Forbes Creek?
Reservations for Forbes Creek are made through Recreation.gov. 63 of 118 tracked site-nights are currently open (53.4%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Forbes Creek?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Forbes Creek in the last 7 days, 1 over 30 days and 1 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Forbes Creek?
10 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site GS1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Forbes Creek fit a 35-foot RV?
2 of the 2 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Forbes Creek?
October 2026, with 49 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 62.
When is the next open date at Forbes Creek?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 9. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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