Shirttail Creek Family Campground

Honestly? We loved it. Very well maintained campground with plenty of shade and very clean bathrooms. We (a group of 6 adults, 2 kids, and 2 dogs) stayed here for 2 nights and had an amazing time. Very close access to the lake, which we took advantage of to go hang out at the shoreline and do some stand up paddling. There is a review saying that sound travels across the campground, and that's definitely true. But we found our neighbors to be very polite. Our spot (27) was a bit smaller than advertised. We fit 3 tents but one of them was definitely slanted.

Beautiful campground and reservoir. Not super crowded when we went. One campsite fit 12 of us but you have to be pretty quiet or the whole campground can hear you. Voice really carries. Quiet time at 10pm, outhouse bathrooms available. Very good and not too expensive.

We stayed at 001 and it was beautiful!! A small creek running right through camp where the kids can explore, just a few feet from the trail down to sugar pine … we will be coming here often!! The stars were AMAZING, and the campground was very clean. Sugar Pine is a beautiful Lake great for kayaking, paddle boarding and just playing in the water! There is a perfect little beach area but I’d bring water shoes if it’s not soft it’s extremely sharp rocks so be prepared, there is also an island that you can swim to it’s pretty awesome! The paved trail goes almost completely around the lake so it’s stroller friendly. 10/10

I've camped here twice now and Sugar Pine hasn't let me down yet. Absolutely gorgeous lake with crystal clear water, surrounded by pristine Sierra pine forest. What a hidden gem! Swimming spots all around the lake; you're pretty much guaranteed to find a secluded spot to enjoy the perfect water temps. On our second day we walked the 4-5 mile semi-paved path around the lake and it was magical. Every turn offered more breathtaking scenery and hidden swimming holes. I highly recommend this fairly easy hike. The dog loved it, too. Smells galore. My only complaint was the trashy people in the campsite next to ours who left garbage by the lake and all around their campsite. Not that that kind of behavior should be acceptable anywhere, but I really can't imagine coming to a place like Sugar Pine and not respecting the natural beauty and the other people who come there to enjoy it. Really sad. Sugar Pine: 10/10 Humanity: 3/10

We loved our stay but want to warn future campers: 1. If you’re coming from Sacramento, make sure you take exit 121 to go through Foresthill and DO NOT take exit 133, which is the first route on google maps. One is a nice easy road and the other is a narrow road with hairpin turns and a sheer drop off. 2. Site 27 is NOT suitable as a group site. The only reason it’s listed as a group is for the extra parking slip. There’s only one suitable space to pitch a large tent and barely any room to sit around the fire. Site 26 on the other hand has a ton of space, albeit not enough parking. We had 11 people there with room for more. Fortunately we had both sites reserved for the weekend. Oh - would also benefit from some Yellowjacket traps. We hung two and caught a couple dozen over the two-night stay. Bathrooms were cleaned regularly and we didn’t smell them outside (and we were literally right next door). 3. Day use parking at the lake fills up quick so go early and bring $5 cash to drop in the slot. Water was clean and refreshing. Will definitely return in the future.