Sugar Pine Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:
Rolling pine forest with open areas contribute to the pleasant setting of this small reservoir. Modern facilities give a comfortable family feeling. Comparitively warm waters with a nice beach makes this a family favorite for swimming. No lifeguards.
Normal capacity 6,921 Acre Feet.
Elevation 3620’with a long season of mid-May through November.
Manzanita Picnic Area: North shore, 23 sites. Mile-long, paved, shoreline trail suitable for wheelchairs. Trail continues on gentle, rolling grade for another 2.5 miles around lake to south shore.
DIRECTIONS:
To Sugar Pine Reservoir
From Foresthill follow Foresthill Divide Road east for 7 miles, then turn left (north) on Sugar Pine Road #10. Five miles to the Reservoir.
See mid-North Fork American River Map.
ACTIVITIES:
Camping (Rating: Best)
Forbes Creek Group Campground: Southeast side, two 50-person campsites, central parking suitable for RVs. Paved boat ramp nearby, swimming not recommended near ramp. Fees and reservations required.
Giant Gap Campground: North shore, 30 campsites, some access for trailers/RVs. This is a fee area; reservations accepted. Double or triple vehicle sites available.
Shirttail Creek Campground: North shore, 30 campsites, some double and triple vehicle sites, and moderate trailers/RVs okay. This is a fee area; reservations accepted.
Fishing (Rating: Best)
Hatchery catchable rainbows planted, plus nice smallmouth and largemouth bass in residence.
Boating - Motorized (Rating: Good)
All craft allowed, but 10-mph speed limit. Paved boat ramp on south shore.
Nice flat water paddling lake. With the limit on power boating, this is a good lake to let kids learn and adults practice - or enjoy an evening paddle after a camping meal.
NEARBY LOCATIONS:
Campgrounds
- Forbes Creek Group Campground:
- Giant Gap Campground
- Morning Star Lake Campground (Big Reservoir)
- Parker Flat ORV Campround
- Shirttail Creek Campground
- Sugar Pine Staging Area
