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Foresthill Divide Road

The Foresthill Divide Road extends from the town of Foresthill east to Robinson Flat Campground. It veers to the north and intersects old Highway 40 near Soda Springs.  Much of the north eastern part of this corridor is not paved. Campgrounds, picnic sites, reservoirs, OHV trails, and access trails into the North Fork American Wild and Scenic River are available along the Foresthill Divide Road. 

Recreation Sites

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Big Reservoir Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Water Activities
Sites 1-19 open Memorial Day weekend, reservations available at Recreation.gov, Sites 20+ are only reservable through Morningstar Campground at (530) 346-3028.Big Reservoir Campground is adjacent to…

China Wall Staging Area

Winter Sports Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
During the winter months, the American River OHV system may be closed after periods of heavy rain when soil moisture levels would likely result in trail damage if riding were to occur. For the most…

Forbes Group Campground

Site Open
Forbes Creek Group Campground is located on the southeast shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in a cedar and pine forest overlooking the reservoir. It is near the North Fork of the American River with…

Foresthill Divide Driving Tour Interpretive Site

Outdoor Science and Learning
The Foresthill Divide Road Driving Tour is a self-guided journey through the history of the Foresthill Divide. Beginning in the town of Foresthill, the tour route is 27 miles (one way) to Robinson…

Foresthill OHV Area

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
During the winter months, the American River OHV system may be closed after periods of heavy rain when soil moisture levels would likely result in trail damage if riding were to occur. For the most…

Giant Gap Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Giant Gap Campground is located on the north west shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir. This campground is set in a cedar and pine forest overlooking the reservoir, which provides opportunities for…

Green Valley Trailhead

Hiking
Elevation: 4,080' Green Valley Trail is a very difficult 2.25 mile long, lightly used trail at an elevation of 4,080 feet. This trail accesses the North Fork of the American River. There is a 2,240…

Last updated March 17th, 2025