Shirttail Creek
Its 29 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $24 per night (6 people). Shirttail Creek is a National Forest campground near Foresthill, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 2Photo: Joel Miller USFS November 2018., via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 100 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night (6 people)
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 29
- Tent sites
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 3
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 100 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
29 sites; 2 pull-through; the longest takes a 100 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 001 |
| 002 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 002 |
| 003 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 003 |
| 004 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 004 |
| 005 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 005 |
| 006 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 006 |
| 007 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 007 |
| 008 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 008 |
| 009 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 009 |
| 010 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 010 |
| 011 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 011 |
| 012 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 012 |
| 013 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 013 |
| 014 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 014 |
| 016 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 016 |
| 017 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 017 |
| 018 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 018 |
| 019 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 019 |
| 020 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 020 |
| 021 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 021 |
| 022 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 022 |
| 023 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 31 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 023 |
| 024 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 024 |
| 025 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 100 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 025 |
| 026 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 026 |
| 027 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 027 |
| 028 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 028 |
| 029 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 029 |
| 030 | AREA SHIRTTAIL CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 030 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,500 ft
39.1422, -120.7863 in Placer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Shirttail Creek?
Sites at Shirttail Creek are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232887).
How much does it cost to camp at Shirttail Creek?
Camping at Shirttail Creek costs Single Site: $24 per night (6 people).
How many campsites does Shirttail Creek have?
Shirttail Creek has 29 campsites, including 2 tent sites. 3 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Shirttail Creek?
Yes, 3 sites are designated accessible at Shirttail Creek.
Does Shirttail Creek have RV hookups?
No. Shirttail Creek has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 100 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Shirttail Creek?
Recreation.gov lists 2 pull-through sites at Shirttail Creek: site 022 and site 025.
Is there drinking water at Shirttail Creek?
Yes, Shirttail Creek has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Shirttail Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Shirttail Creek.
Who manages Shirttail Creek?
Shirttail Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Shirttail Creek
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Shirttail Creek, in straight-line miles: Edwards Crossing (swimming hole, 17 miles), Purdon Crossing (swimming hole, 19 miles), and Bridgeport (swimming hole, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Giant Gap - Sites
- 27
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night (6 people)
Forbes Creek - Sites
- 2
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Foresthill and campgrounds in Placer.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Joel Miller USFS November 2018., via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: Joel Miller USFS November 2018., via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)