Forbes
Forbes is a national forest group campground in California.
- Type
- National forest group campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.12944, -120.78056
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232045
About Forbes
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Sugar Pine · 0.9 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 28 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 244 designated routes (337 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes Creek | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Finning Mill | National forest camping area | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Giant Gap Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Giant Gap | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Shirttail Creek | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Giant Gap | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.