Forbes Creek
Its 2 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Forbes Creek is a National Forest campground near Placer, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 45 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 2
- Group sites
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
2 sites in 2 loops; the longest takes a 45 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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS1 | MADRONE | Group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop MADRONE, site GS1 |
| GS2 | ROCKY RIDGE | Group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Full | Book loop ROCKY RIDGE, site GS2 |
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
- 3,737 ft
39.1311, -120.7819 in Placer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Forbes Creek?
Sites at Forbes Creek are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232045).
How many campsites does Forbes Creek have?
Forbes Creek has 2 campsites, including 2 group sites. 2 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Forbes Creek?
Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Forbes Creek.
Does Forbes Creek have RV hookups?
No. Forbes Creek has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 45 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Forbes Creek?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Forbes Creek; 2 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Forbes Creek?
Yes, Forbes Creek has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Forbes Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Forbes Creek.
Who manages Forbes Creek?
Forbes Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Forbes Creek
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Forbes Creek, in straight-line miles: Edwards Crossing (swimming hole, 18 miles), Purdon Crossing (swimming hole, 20 miles), and Bridgeport (swimming hole, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Giant Gap - Sites
- 27
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night (6 people)
Shirttail Creek - Sites
- 29
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night (6 people)
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Placer and campgrounds in Placer.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, water, toilets, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Joel Miller USFS November 2018., via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)