Shirttail Creek Family Campground

Category: Campground in Foresthill, California

Address: Foresthill, CA 95631, USA

Reviews

Angela Smith

Aug 22, 2022

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.

Kylee Calvert

Aug 16, 2022

Had a great time camping here! The coolest feature of this campground is the walking trail that circles the lake. Another pro is that there is a dump station conveniently located on the way out for trailers. 4 Stars because there were an insane amount of bugs (yellow jackets and mosquitos) that were out at all hours of the day. The sites are fairly dusty/ dirty. Another downside was that there are no showers, but there are vault toilets. I would recommend bringing a bike and bug spray! The lake is also very rocky… so water shoes recommended. We will be back!

Adnan Jaradat

Jun 21, 2022

Beautiful nature

Joy Stephens

Oct 10, 2021

Great place to camp. Pit toilets though.

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Questions & Answers

Are dogs allowed

derek kintz | Sep 30, 2018
Anna Daniels | Sep 30, 2018

Yes dogs are allowed but have to be on a leash at all times . I'm 1 of the shirt tail host :D

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It's been a while since we've been back, about a year ago we went for the day and the water level was really low, making it pretty hard to walk near the lake, let alone swim, has that improved?

Rebecca Garcia-Criado | Jul 1, 2022
Geoffrey Panek | Jul 1, 2022

Was there a couple weeks ago. Full to the top. Gorgeous

I'm playing to camp this week end ..do I need reservation?

bill alvarez | Sep 29, 2021
Rob Madmays | Sep 29, 2021

Yes I would reserve a spot just to be safe, however we did speak to the camp host and luckily they had a spot or two left open for those like myself that did not reserve. Bring plenty of bug repellent and wasp spray. The water was super low but felt amazing. Over all we had a great time. And will be visiting again.

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Can u have a fire up there or charcoal

Ryan Bartsch | Sep 29, 2020
Corey Dean | Sep 29, 2020

Yes

Is the camping area open

ariosto laparra | Sep 29, 2020
Corey Dean | Sep 29, 2020

Yes

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are their dump stations for when leaving

Matthew Nelson | Sep 30, 2019
Marjean Allen | Sep 30, 2019

There is a dump station between the dam and boat ramp. It costs $7.00 to use it.

are there hook ups for trailers

William Dees | Sep 30, 2019
Anna Daniels | Sep 30, 2019

No water or electrical hook ups at all but we do have a water source to fill containers ECT. When here it's safe to drink but very heavy in iron so water is brownish. And there is a dump station on way out heading towards the first hill direction about 1 to 2 miles after leaving camp.

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Is august a quiet month to go ? Can we rent boats ?

Safety CCF | Sep 30, 2019
jeremiah frazier | Sep 30, 2019

Check recreation.gov for rentals, I didn't see any rental shacks last year, August is perfect to visit!

Are generators allowed at shirttail Creek

Kelly Kroening | Sep 30, 2019
jeremiah frazier | Sep 30, 2019

Check with the host, (Cowboy), they were running generators during the day, but pretty sure they were turned off after 9pm.

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Do u guys have bear boxes ?

Jayme Pawlowicz | Sep 30, 2018
Anna Daniels | Sep 30, 2018

Yes we do and there a good size to fit ice chest in ect ... I'm one of the camp host along with my guy hope to see you soon

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Thanks for the quick response...are dogs allowed in the water? Also I reserved campsite #8 is there shade at this spot? Thanks in advance

john tomas | Sep 30, 2018
jay 82 | Sep 30, 2018

Yes dogs can go in the water. I believe I most if not all spots have shade

Is there a phone number to call to book a campsite?

john tomas | Sep 30, 2018
JOHN SMITH | Sep 30, 2018

Forest hill Ranger station

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