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 Lakes & Reservoirs (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.

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