Sugar Pine Staging Area

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Tahoe National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,840 ft
Elevation

This is the main staging area for the Foresthill OHV Trails. The large gravel parking lot area is the best location for day users to park and for RV or toy hauler camping. There are no hookups or water. There are vault toilet restrooms and trash containers centrally located. Loading ramps are available.

Getting there

39.12417, -120.76056 · 39°7'27.0"N 120°45'38.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in9.28.78.24.73.00.90.00.10.62.95.810.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Sugar Pine Staging Area

Can you reserve a site at Sugar Pine Staging Area?
No. Sugar Pine Staging Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Sugar Pine Staging Area

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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